Principal speaker
Mara Bún
Join us for an insightful event where our speaker, Mara Bún will showcase innovative approaches to mobilize high impact climate finance. Learn from three inspiring case studies that are making a difference in the fight against climate change. Dr Rob Hales will be the discussant on the topic of innovation and government intervention and host the Q&A that follows.
'Coal-To-Clean' Credit Program in Emerging Economies: Explore the carbon market fuel switching innovation that aims to phase out coal-fired power stations in Asian economies early and replace them with renewable energy sources.
Mongolian 1 Billion Trees Program: Discover how 21 large corporations have committed to planting 608.5 million trees as part of government contracts in Mongolia. This initiative also involves Australian drone technology for efficient tree planting.
Brazilian Floresta Viva Program: Delve into the R$823 million, 7-year BNDES co-funded initiative focused on supporting ecological restoration projects led by community organizations across 35,000 hectares. This program aims to remove 11 tonnes of CO2 and has the involvement of over 20 large companies.
Drink and Canapés - Network with South Asia climate change colleagues
This event is being hosted with the DFAT funded Australia Awards, Accessing Climate Finance Short Course for South Asia & Mongolia. The course leader Dr Rob Hales invites you to come and meet with 25 government officials and leaders of NGO organisations from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka and discuss challenges and opportunities across our region.
About the Speaker:
Mara Bún, with an extensive executive career spanning finance, R&D, and community sectors, is a Non-Executive Director on the boards of GreenCollar, Australian Ethical Investments, and AirSeed Technologies. She chairs the Board of Australian Impact Investments and has been actively involved in sustainable finance initiatives. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader in the field.
Event categories
- Other
- Griffith Asia Institute
- GriffithBUSINESS
- Research
- Seminar/Forum
- Griffith Business School
- Careers and Employment