Delivering fair and just net zero transitions in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs)
Hosts: Oxford Net Zero (ONZ) and Institute for Science, Innovation and Society (InSIS), AXA XL
Achieving net zero in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) requires more than technical decarbonisation. It demands approaches that balance emissions reduction with affordability, economic development and fair distribution of costs and benefits across global value chains.
This session draws on research conducted on private sector engagement with decarbonisation in EMDEs, focusing on the food and beverage, buildings and construction sectors, and participation in voluntary carbon markets. Across these areas, common challenges emerge: supply chain dependencies, financing constraints, and tensions between environmental integrity and equitable outcomes.
Aligned with the LCAW theme of Mobilising Whole of Society Climate Action, the discussion will explore how corporates, financial institutions and policymakers can work together to deliver fair and effective transitions. It will examine practical solutions including blended finance, risk-sharing mechanisms, and governance frameworks that support both high-integrity outcomes and inclusive development.
This event is aimed at corporates, policymakers, industry leaders, financial actors and researchers working on climate transition, sustainable finance and development.
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