International Sustainable Fund Conference
Speaking
Mr. Sean Kidney
Chief Executive Officer, Climate Bonds Initiative · Business Leaders
Sessions
Carbon Markets
Moderating
International Sustainable Finance Regulation Conference
Mobilizing Institutional Investment for Sustainable Development in Africa
Speaking
Financing an Equitable Nature Economy
Speaking
Biography
Sean focuses on promoting investment priorities for climate and green bonds, how governments can take advantage of the green bonds market and the development of international collaborations. Sean is a member of the European Commission's Platform on Sustainable Finance. He has previously been a Consultant on green bonds to the United Nations Secretary General, a Member of the EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance, and a Member of the European Commission's High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance. He is a Professor in Practice at SOAS University of London. Sean's background is in stakeholder communications, social change strategy and issues marketing.
Areas of expertise
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