With increasing concerns over climate change, many see climate finance as a solution to fund sustainable projects. Climate-related projects in some nations can have difficulties accessing finance because of risk perceptions around development and rates of return; therefore, it is essential to develop innovative financing instruments.



Most recently, power purchasing agreements (PPA) and green bonds became popular instruments to develop renewable energy and other climate-related projects.



Previous Webinars- Heading & Currency Risk



The next webinar follows on the previous two episodes in CBI's ASEAN Series that presented a study conducted by Astris Finance and the TCX Fund on how the hedging of currency risk in renewable energy projects influences the ability to use green bonds in offshore currencies, with a focus on financing local solar, hydro or wind projects in Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal & Bangladesh.



This Webinar – Latest Climate Finance Research



In this webinar, leading experts from academia, international organizations and the financial sector will present their latest research findings on climate financing instruments. Professor Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary from Tokai University Japan will present his assessment on recent decisions made by policy makers in developing countries regarding the parameters set for power purchase agreements.



In addition to Professor Taghizadeh-Hesary three experts in Asian power markets will provide additional commentary on green investment opportunities.



Speakers:



Professor Farhad Tagizadeh-Hesary - Tokai University (Japan)

Mr. Peter du Pont – Asia Clean Energy Partners (Thailand)

Dr. Han Phoumin – Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ASEAN)

Mr. Joost Siteur – USAID Clean Energy (Thailand)



Moderator:

Mr Cedric Rimaud, CFA

ASEAN Program Manager, Climate Bonds Initiative