Plats: Specksrum 6, Gotlands Kulturum

Beskrivning av samhällsfrågan

As the climate crisis worsens, climate innovation is vital—especially in emerging markets, where urgency is high but funding lags. How can inclusive investment drive lasting impact for vulnerable communities, and Sweden’s role in this global effort?

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The discussion will illuminate current and potential new pathways for collaboration. It will reflect on promising models such as challenge funds and technical assistance mechanisms, examine how scaling early-stage ventures can strengthen climate resilience and foster economic & tech empowerment across emerging regions, and opportunities for blended financing models. Special attention will be given to examples of child and youth-centered innovation impact, the diversity of founders, the need for standardized support models, and the power of partnerships to amplify the reach of Swedish innovation stakeholders in emerging markets. Themes to Explore: - Investment pathways for early and growth stage climate ventures in and for emerging markets - The role of youth, local innovation ecosystems, and support for underrepresented founders - Public and private sector partnership potential, and challenge funding as levers for systemic change.

Medverkande

Helen Samuelsson, Challenge Fund Manager, SIDA

Hanna Burkhardt, Head of Venture Fund, UNICEF Office of Innovation

Heta Kosonen, Climate Innovation Lead, UNICEF Office of Innovation

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 3790

Språk: Svenska och Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

Arrangörsuppgifter

Kontaktperson: David Liu, Partnership Specialist, UNICEF Office of Innovation

Webbplats: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/unicef-innovation/

Senast uppdaterad: Onsdag 11 juni 2025