Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023

Executive Panel: Addressing the Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Food Security Crises

Climate change, biodiversity loss, and food security are interlinked and pose a serious threat to financial stability and global prosperity.

The panel discussed:

• how climate and biodiversity risks are threatening global food security, financial stability and inclusion; and
• what policymakers and supervisors can do to mitigate this most pervasive threat to societies.

Panelists:

The Honourable John Rwangombwa, Governor, National Bank of Rwanda

Nezha Hayat, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC)

Stefan Ingves, Chair, Toronto Centre; Former Governor, Sveriges Riksbank (Central Bank of Sweden)

Moderator:

Jean Pesme, Global Director, Finance, Competitiveness & Innovation, World Bank

Read their biographies here. Read the transcript here.

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