Turning Commitments into Action: P4G's Role in Scaling Climate Entrepreneurship in LMICs

Climate startups are essential for driving innovation and economic growth while tackling the world's most pressing environmental issues. But startups face major hurdles—too large for microcredit yet too small for international investors, coupled with regulatory challenges that hinder new solutions.

Despite the potential for investment, global capital flows into low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are stifled by underdeveloped ecosystems. Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) is collaborating with governments and organizations to change that.

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Since 2018, P4G has been tackling these issues head-on, offering grants and technical support to boost the investment readiness of early-stage climate businesses. P4G is also building National Platforms to strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems in LMICs.

Gain insights on how to enable and accelerate climate partnerships at P4G's dynamic session "Turning Commitments into Action: P4G's Role in Scaling Climate Entrepreneurship in LMICs." Entrepreneurs and leaders from the public, private and philanthropic sectors will share key insights on enhancing local systems, reducing investment risks and unlocking opportunities for private sector involvement in climate startups.

This event is hosted by the government of the Republic of Korea with support from P4G Partnerships.

Speakers:

• Mr. Hong Sik Cho, Special Presidential Envoy for COP28 & 29, Republic of Korea
• Mr. Ole Thonke, Undersecretary for Development Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark
• H.R.H. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Netherlands
• Ms. Melanie Robinson, Global Director, Climate, Economics, and Finance Program, World Resources Institute (moderator)
• Mr. Khalid Duri, Founder and CEO, African Bamboo
• Robyn McGuckin, Executive Director, P4G
• Albert Mwenda, Director General, Budget Fiscal & Economic Affairs, The National Treasury, Kenya
• Nizhar Marizi, PhD, Director of Energy Resources, Mineral, and Mining, Bappenas, Indonesia
• Hoang Thi Thanh Nga, Deputy Director General of the Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Viet Nam

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