Ceres 369d ago

As climate change accelerates, its financial implications for municipalities are becoming more pronounced — influencing credit ratings, borrowing costs, and long-term fiscal health. Yet many local governments lack robust frameworks for disclosing these risks in ways capital markets can effectively evaluate. Hosted by ICLEI USA and Ceres, this session brought together municipal leaders, climate finance experts, and institutional investors to share actionable insights on navigating financial risks and building investor confidence. Featured speakers: - Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets - Brian McCartan, Senior Fellow, Ceres / Climate Finance Advisor, ICLEI USA - Rob Fernandez, Director of Sustainable Research, Breckinridge Capital Advisors - Julia Chase, Climate Resilience Officer, City of San Diego - Katie Walsh, Head of Climate Finance for Cities, States and Regions & North America Lead, CDP - Alyssa Wilbur, Senior Program Officer, ICLEI USA (Facilitator)