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Global Climate Finance Conference 2026

 

Conference Theme: "Mobilising Capital for a Just and Resilient Net-Zero World"

October 29 – 30, 2026

Cape Town, South Africa

We invite scholars, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, financial experts, and climate advocates to submit original research papers, case studies, and presentations for the 91心頭利 Global Climate Finance Conference. This international conference is dedicated to advancing the discourse on Climate Finance and its pivotal role in addressing global environmental challenges and fostering sustainable development.



Organising Committee:
  • Moinak Maiti, Associate Professor, 91心頭利 & FirstRand Foundation Chair in Financial Data Science (Conference Chair)
  • Chimwemwe Chipeta, Professor, 91心頭利 & Director Fintech Hub (Conference Co-Chair)
  • Christo Auret, Professor, 91心頭利 & Editor-in-Chief of Invest Analysts Journal
  • Gary van Vuuren, Distinguished Professor, 91心頭利 & International Banker
  • Yudhvir Seetharam, Associate Professor, 91心頭利 & Head of Analytics, Insights and Research for FNB
  • Daniel Page, Associate Professor, 91心頭利 & Head of Quants at 27 four Investment Managers
Submission Guidelines:
  • Paper Submission: Authors are invited to submit their abstracts/papers (abstract/full papers, research-in-progress, and case studies) electronically through the conference management system.
  • Review Process: Submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer review process.
  • Paper Submission Deadline: [02 September 2026]
  • Registration Deadline: [16 September 2026]
Topics of interest (but not limited to):
  • AI and Machine Learning for Optimizing Sustainable Investments
  • AI, & Quantum Computing Applications in Climate Finance Modeling
  • Blockchain and IoT for Transparent Carbon Credit Markets
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Techno-Economic Feasibility
  • Carbon Markets and Pricing
  • Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chain Finance
  • Climate Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling
  • Climate Finance Trends and Global Overview
  • Climate Risk Assessment and Management
  • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Finance
  • Decarbonizing Industrial Processes Through Innovative Technologies
  • Digital Twins for Sustainable Infrastructure Financing
  • Economic Impact of Climate Finance
  • Energy Systems Modeling for a Carbon-Neutral Economy
  • Green Bonds and Sustainable Debt Instruments
  • Hydrogen Economy: Techno-Economic Pathways and Challenges
  • Impact Investing for Environmental Sustainability
  • Next-Generation Cleaner Technologies and Financial Incentives
  • Private Sector Engagement in Climate Finance
  • Regulation and Policy Frameworks for Climate Finance
  • Renewable Energy, Financial Incentives, and innovations in Green Finance
  • Risk Assessment Models for Climate-Induced Financial Instability
  • Social Equity and Climate Finance
  • Space-Based Technologies for Monitoring Climate Investments
  • Technological Advancements and Climate Finance
  • The Role of Precision Agriculture in Financing Climate Adaptation
Target Audience
  • Academics, Individuals, Researchers, Professionals, Environmentalist, Entrepreneurs, and Policy Makers. 
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