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From Climate Risk to Practical Decisions Webinar

Sep 11, 2026
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From Climate Risk to Practical Decisions Webinar

11 SEPTEMBER 2026

This 1-hour webinar will take place via Teams on 12 pm BST (London), Friday 11 September 2026


As extreme weather events and climate-related risks increasingly affect global supply chains and cross-border project viability, financial institutions and insurers are navigating an evolving risk environment.

On 11 September 2026, this one-hour session will explore how climate-related risks are assessed and translated into practical financial decision-making across different institutions and markets. Featuring perspectives from institutional experts, private insurers and emerging markets, the discussion will cover:

  • Strategic frameworks for integrating climate and nature risks into trade finance.
  • Practical approaches to assessing and pricing climate hazards.
  • Regional perspective and realities of climate-related challenges across emerging markets.

Please contact Didem Bayseferogullari or Eve Hall at the Berne Union Secretariat for any queries.

Agenda

From Climate Risk to Practical Decisions Webinar

 Friday, 11 September 2026

 12:00-12:05

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Didem Bayseferogullari

Senior Manager

BERNE UNION

Karin Wessman

Head of Sustainability

EKN

 12:05-12:20

Disentangling Climate Risk and Institutional Responsibility

Analytical frameworks around different institutional mandates, and how these mandates shape the way different institutions understand, assess and absorb climate-related risks.

Lisa Sachs

Director

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

 12:20-12:35

From Climate Risk Assessment to Financial Decision-Making

TBC

 12:35-12:50

Climate Risk, Bankability and Economic Development: The African Perspective

TBC

 12:50-13:00

Moderated Discussion, Q&A and Closing Remarks

Karin Wessman - Moderator

Head of Sustainability

EKN

Eve Hall

Director

BERNE union