Session A2: Promoting Affordable Green Housing: Policies and Markets
This roundtable will convene financiers, development finance institutions, policymakers, and key stakeholders from developing countries across Asia and the Pacific to explore how green financing is reshaping the housing sector. With the growing need for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings developments, this discussion will focus on how innovative financial instruments, such as blended finance developer finance, green mortgages, and sustainability-linked loans, can promote the construction and renovation of climate resilient eco-friendly housing. Participants will examine the role of green financing in transforming the construction and home mortgage market, and unlocking new opportunities for developers, homeowners, and financial institutions to invest in environmentally responsible projects. By sharing insights on policy frameworks, financing mechanisms, and successful models, this dialogue aims to drive the sustainable transformation of housing, contributing to the region's climate goals and creating more resilient, energy-efficient communities.

Session B2: Green Transformation: The Role of Transition Finance for the Industry and Economy
Transition finance is crucial for enabling industries to shift toward net-zero emissions while ensuring economic growth and sustainability. With global industries accounting for nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, financing solutions must address the complexities of decarbonization, especially in hard-to-abate sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and transport. This session will explore industry-focused solutions for transition finance, including innovative instruments like transition bonds, blended finance models, and green loans. By showcasing success stories and discussing scalable strategies, this session aims to inspire stakeholders to mobilize capital effectively for the net-zero transition.

Session C2: The Role of Data in Financing the Green Transition
This session will explore the critical role of data in advancing global climate action, enhancing financial inclusion, and driving the green economy. It will examine how data-driven insights can catalyze sustainable development, improve traceability and accountability in carbon finance, and generate new climate-related data through geospatial analytics and AI for the use of private and public sector stakeholders as well as climate financiers. 

Discussions will highlight the potential of common global climate data, the innovative use of alternative datasets like geocoded bamboo, and the role of carbon finance and carbon credits in promoting sustainable investment. By showcasing real-world applications of big data, AI, and blockchain, the session will offer insights into how financial institutions, developmental organizations, policymakers, and technology leaders can leverage data to scale green finance and accelerate sustainability efforts.