Join us for three inspiring, high-impact days dedicated to global climate finance.

Sustainability Conference

by World Federation of Exchanges

Within the framework of the Luxembourg ICF Days 2026, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) will host the World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) Sustainability Conference 2026 on 3 and 4 June in Luxembourg.

Programme:
Arrival and Registration
Ring the Bell with the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Session 1 – Keynote Speech by Helena Viñes Fiestas
Session 2 – Beyond Green: How Exchanges Are Building Markets for Transition
Session 3 – Sustainability in Flux: Regional Realities, Global Consequences
Coffee Break
Session 4 – From Compliance to Competitiveness: Using Sustainability Reporting and Transition Plans Strategically
Lunch Break
Session 5 – Nature in Capital Markets: Strategic Imperatives for Exchanges in a Nature-Positive Economy
Session 6 – Disclosure to Transformation: Can Regulation Drive Real-world Change?
Session 7 – Keynote Speech

With confirmed speakers:

• Julie Becker, CEO, Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)
• Sophie De Coninck, Director, Means of Implementation Division, UNFCCC
• Yuval Laster, Head of the Finance, Investment and Global Relations Division, OECD
• John McKenzie, CEO, TMX Group & Chairman, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)
• Nandini Sukumar, CEO, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)

For more information and registration, please visit the website: The WFE’s Sustainability Conference

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Leveraging Finance for Locally‑led Restoration

by BMZ,FAO and KfW

Climate finance commitments are increasing rapidly, yet capital is not reaching small-scale producers and enterprises in restoration landscapes, where climate mitigation and adaptation impacts are both most needed and can be delivered at scale. The challenge is not a lack of capital or projects, but persistent structural barriers related to pipeline development, financial intermediation, and risk‑sharing mechanisms. Drawing on operational experience from FAO‑implemented projects and partner funds across regions, this session brings together practitioners, investors, and financial institutions to explore what it takes in practice to move from commitments to deployment, and how financial instruments and blended finance structures must evolve to deliver investable and scalable restoration outcomes.

Global Landscape

by Global Landscapes Forum

Session 1 — AI for Climate and Nature Finance
This session highlights how AI is improving sustainable finance by addressing data gaps, reducing due‑diligence costs, and strengthening credibility through better analysis, verification, and risk screening. It also explores how emerging AI‑enabled infrastructure—such as Rio Changemakers—can surface high‑integrity, community‑led projects and better connect them with investors.

Session 2 — From Pipeline to Investment
This session examines how AI and digital tools can help overcome visibility and pipeline challenges that prevent Global South initiatives from accessing climate and nature finance. It brings together government and local project leaders to identify practical tools and partnerships needed to accelerate capital flows to credible, locally led solutions.

Blue Finance in action: From ocean protection to investable opportunities

by LuxFLAG

The transition towards a sustainable ocean economy requires scalable financing solutions capable of supporting projects that protect marine ecosystems while fostering economic development. Blue finance instruments such as blended finance structures, impact funds and thematic bonds are increasingly used to mobilise capital towards ocean-related initiatives.

This panel will present practical examples of blue finance in action, highlighting how partnerships between public institutions, development finance actors and private investors can transform ocean protection challenges into investable opportunities. Panelists will discuss key success factors for structuring bankable projects and scaling financing solutions supporting both climate and biodiversity objectives.

Confirmed speakers:

• Isabelle Delas, Chief Executive Officer, LuxFLAG (moderator)
• Jan Raes, Lead Finance and Plastics, UNEP FI One Ocean Finance Lead
• Yabanex Batista, UNCDF Global Nature Lead and Deputy Director of the UN Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR)
• Franck Jesus, Senior Department Climate Advisor – Blue Economy Coordinator, Innovation & Competitiveness Department (INCO), EIB.

Opening Ceremony Luxembourg ICF Days 2026

Private event by the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

At the official high-level Opening Ceremony of the Luxembourg International Climate Finance Days 2026, we gather distinguished global climate finance leaders and partners in the heart of Luxembourg to mark the launch of three inspiring, high-impact days dedicated to mobilising global climate finance.
An evening to connect, inspire, and set the pace for the days ahead.

In the presence of:

• Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg
• Serge Wilmes, Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity
• Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner
• Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank

Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Luxembourg Green Exchange

The Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) was created by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) in 2016 to mobilise capital for sustainable development across the world. Since then, LGX has grown exponentially in terms of scope, reach and impact, and helped put Luxembourg on the map in the field of sustainable finance. As a UN-awarded, Luxembourg success story that has contributed to advancing climate finance globally for a decade, the 10-year anniversary of LGX will be celebrated at the official Opening Ceremony of Luxembourg ICF Days 2026.

With confirmed speakers: 

• Gilles Roth, Luxembourg Minister of Finance
• Alain Kinsch, President of the Board of Directors of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
• Julie Becker, CEO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
• Laetitia Hamon, COO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Partnering for High‑Impact Climate Finance

by European Investment Bank Group

The European Investment Bank Group will host a dedicated session during the Luxembourg International Climate Finance Days, highlighting the EIB’s leadership in climate finance. Building on its longstanding partnership with Luxembourg — from record green bond issuance to innovative financial instruments and broader promotion of climate finance — the session will present flagship initiatives such as the Luxembourg Climate Finance Platform and the EIB Green Checker, an online tool helping financial institutions assess the environmental sustainability of investments. It will also feature high‑level panel discussions with senior climate finance representatives.

Sustainability Conference 2026

by World Federation of Exchanges

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) will host the World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) Sustainability Conference 2026 on 3 and 4 June in Luxembourg.
Discussions will focus on practical implementation and market-level insights. Sessions will explore accessing transition finance, the value of green and transition equity designations through case studies, and the expansion of sustainability beyond climate.
Technical discussions include an academic session, turning sustainability and gender-related data into market decisions, and designing proportionate frameworks for SMEs and emerging markets. The day will conclude with a panel on the future architecture of carbon markets.

Programme:

Arrival and Registration
Opening Remarks
Session 8 – Sustainability Under the Microscope: The Role of Assurance
Session 9 – Accessing Transition Finance: Why it matters and how to reap the benefits
Session 10 – The benefits of green and transition equity designations
Coffee break
Session 11 – Beyond Climate: Expanding the Sustainability Frontier
Lunch
Session 12 – Academic Session
Session 13 – Scaling Sustainability Without Fragmentation: Designing a Proportionate Global Framework for SMEs and Emerging Markets
Session 14 – The Future Architecture of Carbon Markets: Integrity, Interoperability and Scale
Closing Remarks

With confirmed speakers:

• Laetitia Hamon, Chief Operating Officer, Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)
• Loshni Naidoo, Chief Sustainability Officer, Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
• Paula Redondo Pereira, Head of Government Relations & Regulatory Strategy, Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)
• Amarjeet Singh, Board Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA)
• Nandini Sukumar, CEO, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)

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Advancing Climate Finance

by Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative

Bridging Frameworks: EU Sustainable Finance Regulatory Priorities and Taxonomy Interoperability

This session will include a presentation and a panel discussion to explore the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Platform priorities, with a focus on the EU policy agenda and the work of the EU Sustainable Finance Platform. It will examine recent developments in EU taxonomy and its role in guiding capital towards sustainable activities. The panel discussion will further address challenges and opportunities around the EU and global taxonomy implementation and international interoperability.

Speakers:
• Helena Viñes Fiestas, Commissioner at the Spanish Financial Markets Authority (CNMV) and chair of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance
• Daniel Bouzas Luis, Regional Lead, Europe at UNEP FI
• Eugene Wong, Chief Executive Officer at Sustainable Finance Institute Asia

Carbon Credits and Markets: From Fragmentation to Coordination

A forward-looking discussion on the current state of carbon markets and carbon credits, highlighting critical challenges, market trends, and the importance of collaboration. Experts
will also discuss the role of strategic alliances and partnerships in shaping market integrity and scaling impact both mandatory and voluntary carbon credits.

Speakers:

• Fenella Aouane, Managing Director, Head of Carbon Finance Department at GGGI
• Jan-Willem van de Ven, Head of Policy at Green Climate Fund

Networking Reception

by Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative

The event will gather high-level representatives from national governments and international institutions, C-suite financial professionals, climate and sustainable finance experts, and key
stakeholders from Luxembourg’s financial centre. The evening will open with welcome remarks by Luxembourg Minister for the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity – H.E. Serge Wilmes – and Luxembourg Minister of Finance – H.E. Gilles Roth – followed by an inspiring intervention from a leading financial sector representative focused on the urgent need to close the climate finance gap and mobilise private capital at scale. The reception will provide an
informal setting to encourage meaningful exchanges and strengthen partnerships. The evening will include a standing dinner in a cocktail-style networking format.

Speakers:

• Welcome remarks by H.E. Minister Wilmes
• Welcome remarks by H.E. Minister Roth
• Kenynote Speech: Sylvia Wisniwski, CEO at Finance in Motion

GCF: Carbon Finance

by invitation only

High-Level Dialogue on Climate Nexus Finance: Aligning Financial Systems for Climate, Nature and Resilience Infrastructure

by Global Green Growth Institute

This high-level dialogue will convene senior representatives from the Government of Luxembourg, CEOs of leading financial institutions, and government officials from GGGI Member States supported by the Global Trust Fund (GTF).

The session will focus on the growing urgency of integrating nature-positive and resilience considerations into financial systems and investment decisions, recognizing that climate action, nature protection, and economic resilience must be addressed together rather than separately. Discussions will explore how financial instruments and broader financial system reforms can mobilize investment for resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions, while strengthening biodiversity, climate adaptation, and long-term economic resilience, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies.

Participants will discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in mobilizing capital for resilience, as well as the role of capital markets in closing the financing gap. The roundtable aims to facilitate strategic dialogue among policymakers, financial sector leaders, and multilateral partners, and to identify practical, high-level recommendations for accelerating resilient and sustainable infrastructure financing across emerging markets. The discussion will also highlight the role of GTF in financing innovative transactions and the practical next steps to bring them into mainstream financial markets.

Speakers:

• Laetitia Hamon, Chief Operating Officer & Executive  Committee Member, Luxembourg Stock Exchange
• Eva Mayerhofer, Senior Head of Unit and Lead for Biodiversity and Environment, European Investment Bank
• Barbara Oldani, Lead, Sustainable Sovereign Debt Hub
• Ferruccio Santetti, Chief of Staff, Director of Strategy and Sustainable Finance, GGGI

The Frontlines of Finance: Financing a Just Transition from Africa to Southeast Asia

by Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

This session will explore innovative financing mechanisms and climate resilience strategies, through shared perspectives from Southeast Asia and Africa. By gathering insights from diverse regionsthe discussion will focus on defining the pillars of a just and inclusive transition. The exchange aims to outline a global financial architecture capable of addressing the urgent needs of the world’s most climate-vulnerable territories.

The Financial expertise to support the Tropical Forest Forever Facility - TFFF

by Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

This session provides a deep dive into the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), a groundbreaking initiative designed to mobilize large-scale capital for the preservation of the world’s most vital forest ecosystems. Participants will explore the strategic link between the TFFF and the Tropical Forest Investment Fund (TFIF), examining how their synergy bridges the gap between high-level investment and tangible conservation outcomes.

Closing Session Luxembourg ICF Days 2026

by Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

High-Level Closing Session Luxembourg ICF Days 2026 – Walking Lunch