The global awareness of climate issues is leading many companies to commit to emission reductions. Making such commitments generally means drawing a path to a net zero future. To do so however requires an understanding of how this future might look and how our actions will contribute to shaping it. This is an area where climate scenarios can play a critical role today.

But climate scenarios are also critical tools in understanding potential risks and opportunities under various temperature pathways. As such, they play a critical role in international reporting frameworks such as TCFD. It is difficult to fully comply with such frameworks without implementing scenarios. Yet, doing so can be a daunting task.

In this talk, we will be presenting the concepts underlying climate scenarios and discuss both their use in setting targets and in risk assessments. We will walk the audience through case studies specific to Egypt to help those interested in using them in their business assessments.

In his talk Dr. Nasser delve into how CBAM affects the exports of the 6 CBAM sectors, while also highlighting the associated challenges and opportunities of those sectors to secure their future exports from 2026 and beyond.

(AI) is considered a powerful tool in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and
enhancing sustainable initiatives. There are many facets of AI that contribute to mitigating the impacts
of climate change, along with the challenges and opportunities associated with its application in the
green economy.
The discourse will discuss how AI technologies can enhance efforts to adapt to and combat climate
change across various sectors. It will also review the solutions driven by AI to improve resource utilization
and facilitate data-driven decision-making processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Additionally, the discourse will address challenges in using AI technologies in the context of climate
change, such as data availability and quality, ethical considerations, and the possibility of unintended
consequences. It will also highlight opportunities for innovation and collaboration in developing AI
solutions tailored to meet the needs of the green economy.

This session will explore the influence of sustainable finance on the development of the carbon market and vice versa. We will delve into topics related to financing sustainable projects, such as green loans, social bonds, and sustainable investments, and how these mechanisms can contribute to economic growth and environmental sustainability. Additionally, we will discuss strategies for enhancing the carbon market and increasing its effectiveness, and how sustainable finance can play a pivotal role in supporting this development. We will review the policies and legislation necessary to promote sustainable finance and develop the carbon market, as well as examine case studies and successful experiences in this field.

• As the effects of climate change are increasingly being felt around the world, the likelihood and
  potential impact of environmental risks on businesses are growing. Accordingly, financial
  institutions need to be cognizant of the potential consequent disruption to businesses’ cash flows
  and ability to service debts in their credit and risk management decisions to ensure the health of
  their loan portfolios. Secondary concerns such as obligatory reporting of financed emissions under
  ISSB further motivate the need to integrate environmental considerations into climate decisions.
  On the other hand, while initiatives undertaken by businesses to improve their environmental
  performance or resilience to climate change are to be commended, there is great potential for
  overestimating or overstating the actual achievements (i.e. “greenwashing”). Financial institutions
  should scrutinize such green claims not only to better assess their environmental risks but also to
  avoid any reputational risks that may be brought upon by their association with clients engaging
  in greenwashing to cover environmental abuses.