Feb

27

2024

VIRTUAL

9:00—10:30 AM EDT | 2:00pm – 3:30pm GMT

CGD TALKS

Staying in the Lane - What Does it Mean for the IMF & Climate?

Moderators:

Mark Plant, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Policy Fellow, CGD; CEO of CGD Europe

Dileimy Orozco, Senior Policy Advisor, E3G

Panelists:

Kevin Gallagher, Director of the Global Development Policy Center, Boston University

Nicola Ranger, Executive Director, Systemic Resilience Programme, Oxford Martin School

Marilou Uy, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Global Economic Governance Initiative

John Hicklin, Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Global Development

Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Director & Head, Economics Research and Strategy, Africa Finance Corporation

Join the Center for Global Development and E3G for a comprehensive discussion on the IMF’s role in the climate issues confronting its emerging market and developing member countries.

Some stakeholders have advocated for the IMF to "stay in its lane" – but what exactly does this mean? How should IMF surveillance, lending, and technical assistance contribute to assisting developing country authorities in progressing on climate-related fronts?

Panelists will delve into the multifaceted role of the IMF concerning climate-related matters. Questions surrounding the IMF's adherence to its role and responsibilities, especially in navigating the macroeconomic and financial impacts of climate change and the green transition, will be explored.