​Hosted by the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet in partnership with Federated Hermes and Equilibrium Futures, this high-level dialogue will explore how innovative blended finance mechanisms can bridge the gap between institutional asset managers and impactful, on-the-ground climate solutions.

​Event Format

​Welcome and Framing Remarks

​Welcome remarks and short introductions by Mr. Satya Tripathi, Secretary General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet, to frame the context and outline the goals of the session.

​Moderated High-Level Dialogue

​Expert stakeholders from the private and public sector will explore and discuss practical and effective financing solutions that can help to address the urgent need for climate action.

​The conversation will be moderated by Mr. Andrew Mitchell, Founder, Global Canopy; Co-Founder, TNFD, and designed to be dynamic, with space for real-time reflections and interaction from the participants.

​Synthesis & Closing Reflections

​The moderator will summarize key takeaways from the dialogue. Closing reflections and calls to action will be shared by Mr. Satya Tripathi

​Lead Discussants

​Mr. Omar Shaikh, Director & Co-Founder, Global Ethical Finance Initiative

​Mr. Mitch Reznick, Head of Sustainable Fixed Income, Federated Hermes

​Ms. Justine Leigh-Bell, CEO, Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute

​Mr. Jonathan Papoulidis, Vice President, Food for the Hungry

​Session Details

• ​Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026

• ​Time: 11:00 - 13:00 BST

• ​Location: Federated Hermes @150, Cheapside, London