Enabling subnational adaptation: Rethinking fiscal support from the ground up

OnlineNov 3, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Finance and investment Adaptation and resilience

Description

Local governments are on the frontline of climate change. From managing land use and infrastructure to responding to floods, droughts and fires, they play a critical role in protecting communities. Yet despite their responsibilities, many face under tight budgets, limited capacity and fiscal frameworks that are not designed for the challenges they face. National governments have a key role to play - not only in providing technical support, but also in enabling adaptation through targeted fiscal instruments. However, current systems often fail to account for local vulnerability or incentivise long-term resilience. This session will create a space for open dialogue to share experiences from those facing climate risks on the ground and to explore how smarter, more equitable funding can drive change.

Moderated by

Catherine Gamper

OECD

Team Lead, Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-desiree-gamper-54213344?originalSubdomain=fr

Speakers

Pushp Bajaj

Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW)

Programme Lead - Climate Resilience

Matthieu Bellon

International Monetary Fund

Economist

LDM

Luiz de Mello

OECD

Director, Country Studies Branch, Economics Department

Clemens Haße

German Environment Agency

Scientific Policy Advisor

Serdar Yilmaz

World Bank

Practice Manager - Public Finance and Procurement Unit

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