EDGE Buildings 280d ago

This session brought together international and local leaders and industry representatives from China, South Africa, and Turkey, to explore actionable strategies and align public and private sector efforts for a zero-carbon and resilient building sector. Key discussions covered aligning green building standards with climate action plans, financing options like green mortgages, and collaboration models that have successfully accelerated sustainable urban growth. Opening Remarks and Keynote: Aliya Azimova, Country Representative Azerbaijan, IFC Orkhan Mammadov, Chairman of the Management Board, Small and Medium Business Development Agency Olaf Schmidt, Director, Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Latin America and the Caribbean & Europe, IFC Yukun ZHOU, Chairman, China Construction Fangcheng Investment and Development Group Moderator: Leila Huseynli, Sustainable Finance Specialist, IFC Panel discussion: Matthew Whalley, Managing Director, Balwin Green Living Vessela Valtcheva-McGee,  Director, Market Development EE, GBCI Europe Mehmet Sami KILIÇ, President of the Board, Turkish GBC Moderator: Marcia Yu, Regional Manager MAS, IFC Closing Remarks: Read Gasimov, Head of Baku General Directorate on Architecture and Urban Planning, SCUPA Ommid Saberi, Global Lead for Green and Resilient Buildings, IFC