ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development: Sustainable and just transition session

Organised by the United Nations' Economic and Social Council

Aim of the meeting

The United Nations plays a key role in ensuring that the energy transition, including any instruments to implement such transition at an international level, produce a sustainable outcome for all stakeholders. This ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development session will explore finance and policy tools, incentives and international coordination needed to support developing countries’ transition to sustainable economies.

Guiding questions:

1. What policy and practical measures can encourage the transition to net-zero in developing countries, taking into consideration their national circumstances?
2. What are the respective roles for financial sector regulations and fiscal and monetary policies in addressing climate risks and enabling a sustainable and just transition?
3. How can we facilitate/advance a shared understanding of minimum effective carbon price? How can carbon pricing and market-based measures contribute to the energy transition, and what are opportunities for collaboration among countries?

IOE Role

Secretary-General Roberto Suárez Santos will be participating as a as a panellist.