Harnessing Islamic Finance for Renewable Energy Advancement

Speakers: Chief Program Officer of GIFP, partners with GEFI Dr Adnan Aziz, The president of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD) Qaiser Nawab, Advisor for Environment and Climate at Islamic Relief Akram Yasin Abdulrahman

November 20, 2024 16:00 - 17:30

This session will explore the untapped potential of Islamic Finance, including Islamic Banking Assets and Sukuk, in driving the renewable energy transition. Recommendations from a forthcoming report by GEFI and U4E will be shared, highlighting how Islamic Finance principles align with climate action. Case studies will demonstrate successful applications in renewable energy projects, while participants will gain insights into the financial contributions and co-benefits that Islamic Finance can bring to the global effort to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Dr Adnan Aziz

Chief Program Officer of GIFP, partners with GEFI
Qaiser Nawab

The president of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD)
Akram Yasin Abdulrahman

Advisor for Environment and Climate at Islamic Relief