From Baku to Belém: Mobilising $1.3 Trillion for Climate Justice and a 1.5°C Future
Mobilising $1.3 Trillion for Climate Justice and a 1.5°C Future
27th February 2025, 12pm - 1:30pm (London) MS Teams
This session will introduce the NEXUS Seminar series with a strong narrative linking the "Baku to Belém Roadmap" to the themes of equity, solidarity, and the critical role of governance reforms in delivering on COP30 goals. The speakers will provide an overview of multilateral governance and finance mechanisms, including MDB reform and Article 6 carbon markets, explaining their relevance to those operating in the interdisciplinary field of decarbonisation.
Speakers
Professor Celine Tan
Celine Tan is Professor of International Economic Law at the University of Warwick. Her research centres on exploring aspects of international economic law and regulation with a focus on international development financing law, policy and governance. She is also interested in the intersections between law and development, gender, human rights and the environment. She has published on issues relating to international economic law and development, sovereign debt and the global financial architecture, and sustainable development and climate finance.
Leia Achampong
PhD Student in Global Sustainable Development, TRANSFORM Programme
With over 10 years of experience in research, policy analysis, and advocacy on climate change policy, Leia has collaborated with economists and policymakers to deepen her expertise in sustainable solutions. She has contributed to international research and policy discourse through book chapters, case studies for institutions like the OECD and UN Women, and work with NGOs such as Eurodad and WWF European Policy Office.