Panel 4B: Carbon Markets and Resilience – Pricing Risk at Scale

Carbon markets have long been seen as a primary tool for directing capital to environmental projects across sectors and geographies. But how can carbon markets evolve into instruments that manage systemic risk and resilience in decarbonisation? This session explores the role of carbon markets in financing climate-resilient projects and supporting both project hosts and carbon credit buyers. Moderated by: Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance, Markets Division, LSEG Speakers: Jack Hurd, Head of the World Economic Forum's Earth System Agenda & Executive Director, Tropical Forest Alliance Ambassador Ali Daud Mohamed, Special Envoy for Climate Change, Executive Office of the President of Kenya Gina Hanrahan, Head of Economic Policy, Principles for Responsible Investment