Under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, the Association of Banks in Jordan organizes the 2nd edition of the GREEFIN Forum 2024
INTRODUCTION
The Green Finance (GREEFIN Forum) is an annual event organized by the Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) aimed at promoting dialogue and collaboration within the banking sector and with relevant stakeholders to advance green finance initiatives. Following the success of last year's inaugural edition, the Green Finance Forum returns for its second edition under the theme "Green Finance: A Strategic Necessity for the Future of Banks," referred to as "GREEFIN," and will be held for a full day on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the InterContinental Hotel in Amman, Jordan.
This year, the forum aims to increase engagement in the growing field of green finance and establish pathways for sustainable banking practices amidst pressing environmental challenges. The forum is held under the esteemed patronage of Dr. Adel Sharkas, the Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan, and features prominent figures from the banking sector alongside officials, international partners, and renowned speakers and experts from around the world, underscoring the forum's importance in fostering dialogue on green finance. The forum seeks to elucidate the strategic necessity for banks to adopt green finance as a fundamental cornerstone of their operations.
THEME
The theme for GreeFin Forum 2024, "Green Finance: A Strategic Necessity for Banking's Future," underscores the indispensable role of sustainable finance practices in shaping the future trajectory of the banking industry. Against the backdrop of evolving environmental challenges and regulatory imperatives, the forum seeks to elucidate the strategic imperative for banks to embrace green finance as a cornerstone of their operations.
- Key Session: Green Finance, Importance and Trends:
- Provide an in-depth analysis of the importance of green finance in achieving sustainable development goals.
- Shed light on key trends shaping the landscape of sustainable finance.
- Highlight the successful business profitable model within green finance initiatives.
- Session 1: Integrating Green Finance into Banking Operations:
- Explore strategies for integrating green finance principles into banking operations.
- Enable banks to offer innovative green products and services.
- Provide practical guidance for incorporating green finance into banking practices.
- Session 2: Green Finance Risk Management Practices:
- Explore best practices for managing environmental risks within the banking sector.
- Highlight the importance of integrating environmental considerations into risk assessment and governance structures.
- Provide insights into enhancing risk management practices to address environmental and climate risks effectively.
- Closing Session:
- Closing Statement of the Forum:
- Summary of insights and ideas from the forum.
- Future steps to enhance green finance initiatives in the banking sector and promote sustainable banking practices.
- Closing Statement of the Forum:
LOCATION
GOLD SPONSORS
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Opening Remarks
- All
- moderator
- Speakers
H.E Mr Bassem Khalil Al Salem
ABJ Chairman of the Board of Directors
H.E. Dr. Adel Al-Sharkas
The Present Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan
Dr. Wissam H. Fattouh
Secretary General of the Union of Arab Banks
Mr Ferran Teixes
CEO IEF / Barcelona Finance School
SPEAKERS & MODERATOR
Andrius Skarnulis
Senior Financial Economist / World Bank
Mohamad Amaireh
Executive Manager / Central Bank of Jordan
Ruba Al Zubi
Regional Climate, Energy and Environment Adviser for the Levant/ UK FCDO
Tomas Fiege Vos De Wael
Group Head Sustainability / Peterson Control Union
Dr. Rasmi Hamza
CEO/ Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF)
Hania Dimassi
Associate Programme Management Officer, 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination Cluster/ ESCWA
Shada El-Sharif
CEO & Senior Advisor / SustainMENA
Eric Cimon
Product development and Strategic marketing expert / Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Michal Deuszkiewicz
Sustainable Green Finance Expert / Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Maen Ayasrah
Director of the Center of Energy and Environmental Sustainability in the Industry / Jordan Chamber of Industry
Carol CHERFANE
Director, Arab Centre for Climate Change Policies; Cluster Lead, Climate Change and Natural Resource Sustainability / ESCWA
Dr. Waseem Hoeneini
Managing Partner/ Wmsj Global
Srinath Komarina
Program Manager, Global Trust Fund on Sustainable Finance Instruments, Luxembourg / Global Green Growth Institute
Hector Robelló
Sustainable Finance Consultant - Finance Lecturer / BFS-IEF
Dr. Rasha Dayyat
Director of planning & Institutional Development Department / Amman Stock Exchange
Fadi Khalil
Head of Corporate Banking/ Jordan Kuwait Bank
Basel Chaban
Director and Head of the Risk Management & Regulation Competence Centre / Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Joelle Yazbeck
Acting Director/ ESCWA Technology Centre
Alexander Wiese
Sustainable Finance / UNDP
Ferran Teixes
CEO IEF / Barcelona Finance School
Mohamad Amaireh
Executive Manager / Central Bank of Jordan
Tomas Fiege Vos De Wael
Secretary General of the Union of Arab Banks
Joelle Yazbeck
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