Name
Plenary fireside chat: Investing in the Nature and Climate Economy: From Theory to Practice – Developing viable, scalable solutions that meet investor requirements.
Date & Time
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Speakers
Judi Wakhungu Former Minister (CS) of Environment, Water, & Natural Resources & Former Kenya Ambassador to France, Portugal, Holy See, Serbia, & Monaco
Kate Abraham Associate Dean , African Leadership University
Mariana Sarmiento Founder & Chief Executive Officer , Terassos
Mercy Kimalat Chief Executive Officer , ASSEK
Kenneth Ngetha Senior Venture Builder , Catalyst Fund
Kate Abraham Associate Dean , African Leadership University
Mariana Sarmiento Founder & Chief Executive Officer , Terassos
Mercy Kimalat Chief Executive Officer , ASSEK
Kenneth Ngetha Senior Venture Builder , Catalyst Fund
Description
Bridging the gap between conservation and entrepreneurship, evaluating innovative finance models, proof of concept and scalability and aligning investor expectations with conservation needs.
Session Type
Plenary- Fireside Chat