Devex 3d ago

The Fund for responding to Loss and Damage marks a critical evolution in the global climate architecture, transitioning from years of high-level political dialogue to a new era of implementation. As climate-related economic and noneconomic losses continue to disproportionately affect vulnerable regions, the necessity for rapid, reliable, and accessible financial mechanisms has never been more urgent. In this session from Devex Impact House @ London Climate Action Week, leaders from across the climate finance landscape explore how to scale global solidarity and translate institutional design into on-the-ground impact for the millions of people currently facing the mounting costs of climate change. By integrating humanitarian, philanthropic, and development finance, the conversation bridges the gap between high-level policy and frontline delivery to establish a forward-looking blueprint for a new era of actionable climate finance. Speakers discuss the critical steps to demonstrate operational readiness ahead of pivotal July board decisions, define clear pathways to catalyze ecosystem collaboration, and examine how partnerships can align multilateral capital to position the fund as an indispensable engine for global resilience and equity. Featuring: • Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, executive director, Fund for responding to Loss and Damage • Selwin Hart, special adviser to the secretary-general on climate action and just transition, United Nations • Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye, Minister of Environment Republic of Rwanda • Tariye Gbadegesin, chief executive officer, Climate Investment Funds • Dr. Naveen Rao, senior vice president, health, The Rockefeller Foundation Moderated by: Kate Warren, executive vice president and executive editor, Devex This conversation was hosted by Devex in partnership with the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage.