The panel will explore:

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• Fundamental similarities between pandemics and climate risk.
  
• Steps that could be taken to align the immediate pandemic responses with the imperatives of sustainability.
  
• How to leverage tools such as blended finance to advance climate smart financing.
  
• The opportunities for the financial sector to contribute towards climate change goals.
  
• The innovative ways for regulatory and supervisory authorities to address climate change-related risks and meet the SDGs.
  
• How to promote financial market and product innovations such as green bonds and market-based financing of green infrastructure initiatives.