The AADFI Working Group on Climate Change (WGCC) held a Special Interest Session on Green Banking on May 28, 2025, at the AADFI Headquarters in Abidjan. The session brought together member institutions to reflect on the outcomes of the 50th Anniversary Workshop and explore practical steps to advance green banking and climate finance in member DFIs. The session emphasized the importance of collaboration, peer learning, and institutional readiness in accessing climate finance. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to supporting member institutions that demonstrate strong dedication to climate goals and readiness to implement green finance initiatives.
A key highlight was the WGCC’s initiative to promote peer-to-peer learning, enabling institutions to benefit from the expertise of accredited members. The group also stressed the need to build a robust pipeline of bankable projects and leverage accredited DFIs to support implementation across willing member institutions.
Recognizing the varying levels of institutional capacity, the group called for tailored capacity-building efforts, including the formation of dedicated climate finance teams. The group also agreed to formalize support mechanisms and coordinate efforts to avoid duplication and maximize impact. While accreditation to entities like the Green Climate Fund (GCF) remains important, the group emphasized that the ultimate goal was to build strong institutional capacity and develop bankable projects that can attract diverse sources of climate finance.