Climate Finance
Community of Practice
The CAFIID Climate Finance (CF) Community of Practice (CoP) is dedicated to advancing the climate finance ecosystem both in Canada and internationally. As a member-driven platform, the CoP provides an opportunity to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and share innovative solutions that address the world’s most urgent climate challenges.
What is Climate Finance?
For the purpose of the CoP, CAFIID follows the UNFCCC’s definition of climate finance: "local, national, or transnational financing—drawn from public, private, and alternative sources of financing—that seeks to support mitigation and adaptation actions that address climate change."
Why Now?
With the growing urgency of climate change, the time to act is now. According to CAFIID’s 2021 State of the Sector Report, climate finance is a rising priority, with many CAFIID members already engaged in innovative projects addressing environmental issues. Organizations like Ecotierra and Développement international Desjardins (DID) have demonstrated how climate finance can be effectively deployed to mitigate deforestation and support climate-smart agriculture in emerging markets.
Despite this progress, global climate finance still falls short of the $4.5 trillion needed annually to meet international climate goals (Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2023). Through the Climate Finance CoP, CAFIID is taking a bold step toward bridging this gap by bringing together key players in climate finance and impact investment.
Mapping the Canadian Climate Finance Ecosystem
Climate Finance Resources
CAFIID, 2025
Scaling Canada’s Impact Investing in Emerging Markets & Developing Economies
Augmenter l’investissement canadien à impact social dans les marchés émergents et les économies en développement
Interested in sponsoring our Community of Practice? Contact us at info@cafiid.ca
Past Programming
A pilot session designed to connect and engage the next generation of impact finance professionals
CAFIID Members are welcome to our next joint Climate Finance and Gender Lens investing Community of Practice Meeting
All are welcome to join this webinar
CAFIID Members and the wider community are welcome to our next Climate Finance Community of Practice Meeting
CAFIID Members and the wider community are welcome to our next Climate Finance Community of Practice Meeting
CAFIID Members are welcome to our joint community of practice session and pre-launch of the State of the Sector report
CAFIID Members and the wider community welcome to our next Climate Finance Community of Practice Meeting
Climate Finance Community of Practice
The Climate Finance Community of Practice is open to all CAFIID members and meets virtually for one hour on the second Wednesday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST.
Steering Committee Members
Christoph Schultz - Independent
Dan Chacko - Clear Skies Investment Management
Hira Mumtaz - Independent
Katharine Vander Laan - Independent
Omoneka Oyier - Independent
Sabina Bharwani - Independent
To learn more about joining the CoP or participating in upcoming events, please contact us at info@cafiid.ca.
An informal networking reception bringing together 2X Global Summit attendees and key stakeholders from across Canada’s investment and development ecosystem.
Join CAFIID for a global conversation on mobilizing capital to expand access to affordable housing.
Purpose of the Climate Finance CoP
The Climate Finance CoP serves as a forum for CAFIID members to:
Exchange knowledge on trending climate topics and best practices
Share related learnings and resources
Provide peer support and advice on specific climate finance cases
Create a platform for collaboration among diverse stakeholders
Receive training on climate finance frameworks and standards
Our focus is on practical, inclusive, and participatory engagement, empowering members to address climate challenges with actionable solutions.
CAFIID’s Climate Finance Community of Practice Launch Event
On November 20, 2024, CAFIID officially launched the Climate Finance Community of Practice (CoP)! This vibrant platform brings together members to explore and advance innovative solutions in climate finance. The CoP will meets virtually every second Wednesday of the month and is open to CAFIID members.
Watch the recording and discover how you can be part of this growing community.
Interested in joining the Climate Finance CoP?
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