Maximizing Sustainable Finance Opportunities

Prioritizing the development of strategies and policies that affect the mitigation of climate change is extremely important today. Through climate-friendly projects, orientation towards sustainable investments and the support of climate change mitigation measures, the financial sector has the opportunity to make a huge impact in this direction. The financial sector holds enormous power when it comes to sustainability issues, whether in terms of raising awareness or supporting businesses that follow fair and sustainable labor practices. 

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in cooperation with the Kosovo Banking Association (KBA) organized the meeting with the theme: "Maximizing sustainable finance opportunities". With the financial sector in focus, this meeting served to facilitate the development of sustainable finance, demonstrating key elements of sustainable financing, which will increase the capacity of financial institutions to develop climate business in accordance with global guidelines and those of the European Union.

This meeting was attended by representatives of the IFC and the subcommittee for Sustainable Banking of the KBA. Participants had the opportunity to discuss a range of topics related to financial sustainability, the green transition, sustainable financing opportunities in specific sectors, as well as advancing their path towards sustainability and the steps that must be taken. This meeting also served as a roadmap for the participants to familiarize themselves with the services and tools that IFC offers to help them in the direction of maximizing sustainable finance opportunities.