CEE Sustainable Finance Summit 2022 DAY 5 - Sustainability and security

The war in Ukraine has put European security in perspective, while also revealing the large gap in world view and cost-benefit analysis that exists between Western European countries and Russia. While sustainability and security policies have been seen as two separate fields, the interconnectedness between the two is becoming more obvious, whether in terms of energy security, economic competitiveness, or environmental impact.  • How can Europe effectively address our most pressing security challenges, while avoiding the compromising of climate and sustainability ambitions? • Does the focus on sustainability and climate offer an advantage for security reasons? • What are the main challenges to overcome? • Is strategic autonomy possible, and what would it mean in practice? • Can the EU leverage climate diplomacy to its advantage? • CBAM regulation and Carbon Clubs – a necessity, or a risky approach in a polarised world? Speakers Simon Zadek - Chair, Finance for Biodiversity Initiative Shada Islam - Managing Director, New Horizons Project Geopolitical Strategy Advice and Analysis Moderator Linda Zeilina - CEO, International Sustainable Finance Centre (ISFC)