On Track: Accelerating Rail Connectivity through Guarantee Solutions

On Track: Accelerating Rail Connectivity through Guarantee Solutions
Railways are crucial for reducing GHG emissions in the transport sector, while driving economic development, and enhancing mobility. Realizing their potential requires $300 billion annually. This event will explore innovative solutions to attract capital, particularly through private-sector engagement and guarantee products, aligning with the World Bank Group's commitment to increasing climate finance and advancing rail sector solutions.
COP29
Date & Time
November 20, 2024 - November 20, 2024
Location
Location: World Bank Group Pavilion Stage and streaming live on this page

Railways are crucial for reducing GHG emissions in the transport sector, while driving economic development, and enhancing mobility. Realizing their potential requires $300 billion annually. This event will explore innovative solutions to attract capital, particularly through private-sector engagement and guarantee products, aligning with the World Bank Group's commitment to increasing climate finance and advancing rail sector solutions.

Panelists

 

 

Nicolas Peltier

Global Director, Transport, World Bank                                                                                               

    

Rovshan Rustamov

Chairman, Azerbaijan Railways ADY

    

Diep Nguyen-van Houtte

Senior Manager, Climate Business, International Finance Corporation

    

Andre Santanna

Manager Climate Department,The Brazilian Development Bank

 

Moderator

 

 

 

Elena Palei 

Global Head and Sector Manager, Infrastructure, MIGA                                             

                                        

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20

Time: 9 am Baku/ 12 am ET 

Location: World Bank Group Pavilion Stage and streaming live on this page