Feb

27

2024

VIRTUAL

9:00—10:30 AM EDT | 2:00pm – 3:30pm GMT

EVENTS | CGD TALKS

Staying in the Lane - What Does it Mean for the IMF & Climate?

Moderators

Mark Plant, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Policy Fellow, CGD; CEO of CGD Europe

Dileimy Orozco, Senior Policy Advisor, E3G

Panelists

Kevin Gallagher, Director of the Global Development Policy Center, Boston University

Nicola Ranger, Executive Director, Systemic Resilience Programme, Oxford Martin School

Marilou Uy, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Global Economic Governance Initiative

John Hicklin, Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Global Development

Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Director & Head, Economics Research and Strategy, Africa Finance Corporation

Join the Center for Global Development and E3G for a comprehensive discussion on the IMF’s role in the climate issues confronting its emerging market and developing member countries.

Some stakeholders have advocated for the IMF to "stay in its lane" – but what exactly does this mean? How should IMF surveillance, lending, and technical assistance contribute to assisting developing country authorities in progressing on climate-related fronts?

Panelists will delve into the multifaceted role of the IMF concerning climate-related matters. Questions surrounding the IMF's adherence to its role and responsibilities, especially in navigating the macroeconomic and financial impacts of climate change and the green transition, will be explored.