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Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning

18 Sep - 19 Sep 2025

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Breakout session 2 - Sustainable finance: new frontiers for African lawyers

Thursday 18 September (1200 - 1300)

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Understand how sustainability considerations are reshaping finance:

  • Geopolitical shifts: implications of US aid pullbacks and COP29 targets
  • The rise of blended finance, public-private partnerships and green bonds
  • Environmental, social and governance metrics in credit risk evaluation and capital raising
  • Legal structures enabling climate-smart investment in Africa

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