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Wits Global Climate Finance Conference

 

Conference theme: "Shaping Sustainable Finance for a Greener World"

November 28 – 29, 2024
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa We invite scholars, researchers, policymakers, financial experts, and climate advocates to submit original research papers, case studies, and presentations for the Global Climate Finance Conference. This international conference is dedicated to advancing the discourse on Climate Finance and its pivotal role in addressing global environmental challenges and fostering sustainable development.

Panel Members:
  • Sarah McPhail, Lead Policy Analyst, Sustainable Finance, South African Reserve Bank
  • Oscar Stark, Divisional Director at Liberty: Driving Digital Transformation
  • Prof. Darko Vukovic, Fudan University, & Research Centre for Market Efficiency and Applied Finance, GSOM
  • Prof. Henry Penikas, Research and Forecasting Department, Central Bank of Russia

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Organising Committee:

  • Moinak Maiti, Associate Professor, Wits & FirstRand Foundation Chair in Financial Data Science (Conference Chair)
  • Chimwemwe Chipeta, Professor, Wits & Director Fintech Hub (Conference Co-Chair)
  • Christo Auret, Professor, Wits & Editor-in-Chief of Invest Analysts Journal
  • Gary van Vuuren, Distinguished Professor, Wits & International Banker
  • Yudhvir Seetharam, Associate Professor, Wits & Head of Analytics, Insights and Research for FNB
  • Daniel Page, Associate Professor, Wits & Head of Quants at 27four Investment Managers

Submission Guidelines:

  • Paper Submission: Authors are invited to submit their papers (full papers, research-in-progress, and case studies) electronically through the conference management system. Click here to submit papers.
  • Review Process: Submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer review process.
Topics of interest (but not limited to):
  • Climate Finance Trends and Global Overview
  • Innovations in Green Finance
  • Renewable Energy Investment and Financing
  • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Finance
  • Impact Investing for Environmental Sustainability
  • Carbon Markets and Pricing
  • Climate Risk Assessment and Management
  • Regulation and Policy Frameworks for Climate Finance
  • Private Sector Engagement in Climate Finance
  • Fintech and Climate Finance
  • Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments
  • Economic Impact of Climate Finance
  • Social Equity and Climate Finance
  • Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chain Finance
  • Climate Finance for Developing Nations
  • Integration of open science principles into climate finance
Target Audience
  • Academics and researchers: Scholars and researchers focused on climate finance, environmental economics, and related fields.
  • PhD students researching on sustainable finance and related issues.
  • Sustainability professionals: Environmentalists, climate scientists, and professionals working on sustainable development.
  • Finance professionals: Investors, asset managers, and financial analysts interested in sustainable and green finance.
  • Government representatives: Policymakers and officials responsible for climate-related regulations and initiatives.
  • Corporate leaders: Executives from companies committed to sustainability and interested in green investments.
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): Representatives from environmental organizations and advocacy groups.
  • Technology experts: Innovators in clean energy and sustainable technologies.
  • Philanthropists: Individuals and organizations interested in supporting climate-related initiatives through financial contributions.
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