The completion of the NDC 3.0 before COP30 establishes a new benchmark for global climate ambition. GGGI supports around 30 member states updating their NDCs and developing their LT-LEDS. This session will provide an insight that extends beyond the final submissions. We will disseminate key achievements and lessons learned from the enhancement of NDCs and development of LT-LEDS, examining the requirements for integrating sectoral targets, aligning climate goals with national development priorities, and building inter-ministerial consensus.
Moving towards the next steps, the efficacy of the NDCs and LT-LEDS is contingent upon their successful implementation, by transitioning from planning to financing and tangible implementation. Yet, the mobilisation of finance required for implementing these climate plans and strategies usually falls short of its targets. Additional models and tools help assess a country’s finance gap and suggest how the country can generate the required finance in line with macroeconomic and financial stability. This session will examine the critical next steps on this path, focusing on how the robust architecture of the new NDCs and LT-LEDS provides a foundational framework for climate finance planning. It will also provide an overview of how suitable tools bridge the gap between climate planning, finance, and implementation.
With nearly 15 years of experience in sustainable finance, Billy has dedicated his career to developing innovative financial products that support the transition to low-carbon and sustainable economies. In his current role as National Coordinator at the Ministry for Green Economy and Environment, he is instrumental in securing climate finance for Zambia, facilitating public-private investments, and promoting a climate-resilient economy.
Previously, he built a strong foundation in banking, holding key positions such as Relationship Manager at Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank, and Head of Transaction Services and Business Development Manager at Zambia National Commercial Bank.
Chiara is a Policy Analyst at the OECD, where she leads flagship workstreams on climate finance. She provides strategic analysis and policy guidance to help governments mobilize and scale up public and private investments for climate action in developing countries, ensuring alignment with Paris Agreement goals. Previously, she served as Special Adviser to the Director & Deputy Director of OECD Environment Directorate, playing a key role in shaping the Directorate’s strategic direction. In this capacity, she advised senior leadership on climate change negotiations and finance, prepared high-level speeches and policy briefings, and coordinated the OECD’s contributions to global fora such as the G7 and G20.
Master’s degree in International Development, with specializations in Middle Eastern Studies and Environmental Studies.
Green Recovery Lead, GGGI
Jenny Kim is the CEO of Global Industry Hub, where she leads global initiatives that empower philanthropy with the knowledge, partnerships, and tools needed to accelerate climate progress toward a sustainable and equitable future. Prior to this role, she served as Ambassador and Deputy Minister for Climate Change at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, where she acted as the country’s chief negotiator and head of delegation to the UNFCCC and various bilateral/multilateral negotiations on climate and green growth.
Before joining the Ministry, she was the Deputy Director-General at GGGI, overseeing operations in more than 30 countries to advance low-carbon economic development and support NDCs. Earlier in her diplomatic career, she served as the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Senegal and 05 neighboring countries.
Mahmoud Abdulaziz Al-Marwani works at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change as Assistant Director of the Climate Change Department. He grew up and studied in Doha, Qatar, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Qatar University. He began his career in the Environmental Impact Department in 2004 and moved to the Climate Change Department in 2014 with its establishment. He is a member of the Climate Change and Clean Development Committee and has participated in several conferences on the environment and climate change
Mitigation officer, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Division, Fiji
Deputy Director of the NDC Partnership Support Unit
Vintura has over 17 years of experience advancing climate action across diverse regions worldwide. He currently heads the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) for the Caribbean, where he plays a key role in strengthening regional collaboration on climate change. He supports countries in enhancing transparency, scaling up mitigation efforts, and mobilizing climate finance.
Prior to this role, he led the UNFCCC-RCCs for Africa and Latin America and and coordinated the office for Asia Pacific. He also worked extensively as an international consultant on climate change mitigation and national greenhouse gas inventories, providing strategic guidance to governments and institutions on emission reduction measures.
Dr. Stelios Grafakos is a Principal Economist at GGGI’s Center for Thought Leadership in Seoul, where he leads work on the macroeconomic dimensions of green growth. His focus includes investment needs, employment impacts, and the economic opportunities of low-carbon and climate-resilient development pathways, supporting countries to design and implement LEDS and enhance their NDCs. Prior to GGGI, he headed the Environment and Climate Change group at Erasmus University Rotterdam’s Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies, leading research and advisory projects worldwide. He holds degrees in economics, environmental management, and a PhD in decision analysis and support from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
The completion of the NDC 3.0 before COP30 establishes a new benchmark for global climate ambition. GGGI supports around 30 member states updating their NDCs and developing their LT-LEDS. This session will provide an insight that extends beyond the final submissions. We will disseminate key achievements and lessons learned from the enhancement of NDCs and development of LT-LEDS, examining the requirements for integrating sectoral targets, aligning climate goals with national development priorities, and building inter-ministerial consensus.
Moving towards the next steps, the efficacy of the NDCs and LT-LEDS is contingent upon their successful implementation, by transitioning from planning to financing and tangible implementation. Yet, the mobilisation of finance required for implementing these climate plans and strategies usually falls short of its targets. Additional models and tools help assess a country’s finance gap and suggest how the country can generate the required finance in line with macroeconomic and financial stability. This session will examine the critical next steps on this path, focusing on how the robust architecture of the new NDCs and LT-LEDS provides a foundational framework for climate finance planning. It will also provide an overview of how suitable tools bridge the gap between climate planning, finance, and implementation.