This event is part of the University of Oxford at London Climate Action Week 2026 series.
Time: 13:00–14:30
Venue: Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial St, London E1 6LS
Hosts: Oxford Net Zero, Institute for Science, Innovation and Society, AXA XL
About:
Achieving net zero in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) requires more than technical decarbonisation. It demands approaches that balance emissions reduction with affordability, economic development and fair distribution of costs and benefits across global value chains.
This session draws on research conducted on private sector engagement with decarbonisation in EMDEs, focusing on the food and beverage, buildings and construction sectors, and participation in voluntary carbon markets. Across these areas, common challenges emerge: supply chain dependencies, financing constraints, and tensions between environmental integrity and equitable outcomes.
Aligned with the LCAW theme of Mobilising Whole of Society Climate Action, the discussion will explore how corporates, financial institutions and policymakers can work together to deliver fair and effective transitions. It will examine practical solutions including blended finance, risk-sharing mechanisms, and governance frameworks that support both high-integrity outcomes and inclusive development.
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