The event on September 26 brought together leaders from climate finance, sustainable fashion, and environmental activism during New York Climate Week, providing a crucial platform for advancing innovative solutions that merge creativity with climate action. Participants engaged in insightful panel discussions, networked with industry leaders, and explored sustainable fashion displays. The focus was on raising awareness of climate finance opportunities, circular innovations, and nature-positive practices, fostering collaboration and driving action to support climate resilience and sustainability.

Master of Ceremonies: Bogolo Joy Kenewendo,  Global Economist

Introduction: Nigel Topping & Gonzalo Munoz, Founders of Ambition Loop

Commentator: Carolina A. Escobar

Thank you and closing: Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Special Envoy on Financing the 2030 Agenda

Climate Investment Engine Platform and Partners: Deborah Stern,  Co-Founder Capital for Climate

Key Participants:

• Sheila Aggarwal-Khan, Senior Advisor on Programme at UNEP

• Jacinda Njike,  Ambition Loop Finance Lead

• Philip Osafo-Kwaako, Executive Director, Akosombo Industrial Company Limited

• Sophia Yang, Founder & Executive Director of Threading Change

• Sagarika Chatterjee, UN High-Level Climate Champions

• Timothy Afful-Koomson, Regional Director, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)

• Constanza Gomez, CEO and Founder, Sortile 

• Matthew Moroney, Head of Sustainable Finance, Metabolic

• Matt Dwyer, Head of Product Impact & Innovation, Patagonia

• Eva Kruse, Chief Global Engagement Officer, Pangaia

• Sarah Kent, Chief Sustainability Correspondent, The Business of Fashion.

• Carmen Gama, Director of Circular Design at Eileen Fisher

Designers: 

• WEAR Ghana

• Eileen Fisher 

• Kor Le Kour Jewellery

• Margo’s Mode

• Patagonia 

• Suzano

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