The Financing Climate Action Conference @ IFAT Munich is organized by the city of Munich and will delve into the complexities of climate finance in European cities. The discussions will begin with an examination of the climate finance gap, exploring how much capital needs to be mobilized to achieve net zero in cities, the barriers to leveraging public spending for private investment, and the opportunities available to overcome these challenges. The focus will be on identifying local solutions that can turn the tide on climate finance.

The conference will then address the supply and demand dynamics of climate finance in cities. Participants will discuss the types of projects that urgently need financing and the available funding opportunities that are often overlooked. The dialogue will highlight the concrete processes for project development from the perspectives of both project developers and financiers, aiming to bridge the disconnect between available capital and investable projects.

Finally, the conference will explore strategies to streamline climate finance in cities through bundling, blending, and bridging. Best practices for project preparation facilities and local finance facilities will be presented, followed by interactive discussions on aggregating smaller projects into larger portfolios, integrating diverse financing sources, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The goal is to develop robust funding structures and ensure the successful implementation of climate initiatives.