About the event
Climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable communities, yet adaptation remains underfunded despite being crucial to building their resilience. MicroSave Consulting (MSC), the Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF), and the CIFAR Alliance invite you to an in-person session that explores the role of the financial sector in enabling climate adaptation. This event will gather global experts, private sector leaders, policymakers, and innovators to unpack the future of climate finance, with a strong emphasis on locally-led adaptation (LLA) and blended finance mechanisms.
Date
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time
18:30–20:30 BST
Venue
Clyde & Co., St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AR
Seats are limited. Register early to secure your spot.
Join us to explore
Real-world case studies from climate-vulnerable regions
Innovative financing tools to enhance climate resilience
Actionable insights for both private and public sector stakeholders
Networking drinks: continue the conversation and make valuable connections with fellow attendees over drinks following the session.
About London climate action week 2025
London climate action week (LCAW) is one of the world’s leading climate gatherings, bringing together climate professionals and changemakers to accelerate global action. Held annually, LCAW showcases how London is playing a critical role in shaping and scaling global solutions for climate resilience and net-zero transition. The 2025 edition will convene cross-sector leaders to drive transformative change and spark bold ideas for a sustainable future.
What to expect
Session on: financing locally-led adaptation – the role of the financial sector
Explore how financial institutions are reshaping strategies to manage climate risk, with a lens on equity and sustainability.
Who should attend?
- Financial sector professionals working in ESG and climate risk
- Investors and private equity strategists seeking climate adaptation opportunities
- Policymakers, development experts, and humanitarian actors
- Startups and entrepreneurs innovating in the climate adaptation space
- Sustainability-focused students and early-career professionals
Hosted by
Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF)
FIF began in 2005 as the microfinance club, part of the UK’s involvement in the UN year of microcredit. In 2015, the club became the Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF), a non-profit platform that exists to inspire engagement and action toward a financially inclusive world where everyone has the financial tools and capability to build a healthy and productive life.
FIF promotes global financial inclusion by encouraging knowledge exchange, collaboration, and debate, and highlighting best practices through its London-based events and publications. It organizes free, live events featuring expert speakers to share sustainable, innovative, and scalable financial inclusion solutions for professionals, practitioners, investors, academics, and students.
CIFAR Alliance
The climate innovation for adaptation and resilience (CIFAR) alliance brings together leading financial service providers, donor agencies, and thought leaders on climate finance. The alliance is dedicated to advancing innovative climate solutions for vulnerable people and the planet.
It promotes equity and inclusivity by addressing the needs of low-income populations most affected by climate change. CIFAR provides a collaborative environment for inclusive innovation in climate action, supports knowledge exchange, and fosters cross-sector partnerships. Its focus on resilience and adaptation helps build sustainable solutions for a more climate-resilient future.
