Manila, Philippines, 29-30 April 2026 – ASEAN Member States (AMS) will gather virtually for a two-day knowledge exchange during ASEAN Climate Week to discuss better ways to fund climate initiatives and integrate climate risks into national economic planning.  

The initiative is led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Finance, with support from the Governments of the United Kingdom and Sweden through the Climate Finance Network and Canada through the Accelerating Green and Climate Finance project.

The two-day online event will help countries move from high-level climate commitments to taking real action. Participants will get insights on how to develop better plans for funding climate projects, track where that money is going, and use new digital tools to make smarter, fact-based decisions for their citizens.

On the first day, discussions will center on climate finance frameworks across AMS, including their national strategies, adaptation finance guidelines, and systems for tracking climate finance flows. Participating countries will share approaches and experiences in mobilizing public and private investments for climate action. 

On the second day, sessions will focus on climate-economy modelling, introducing tools that will support governments in predicting the economic impacts of climate change,\, the long-term costs of climate change, and the economic benefits of going green. These tools help leaders make decisions based on data and evidence.

Participating countries are expected to share their experiences, explore innovative financing mechanisms, and identify opportunities for regional collaboration.

To keep the conversation engaging, the programme will feature a live artist who will create "doodle art" in real-time, visually drawing out the most important ideas from the discussion as they happen.

Interested participants may sign up and register for the ASEAN Climate Week through this link: https://seads.adb.org/events/asean-climate-week-2026.

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About the Climate Finance Network (CFN): The Climate Finance Network (CFN) is UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub's flagship initiative to mobilize and direct finance for climate action across Asia and the Pacific. 

The network brings together Ministries of Finance, central banks, regulatory authorities, and the private sector to create the tools and systems needed to make public and private finance work for the planet. Supported by the UK government and the Government of Sweden (Sida), the CFN works across 18 countries to ensure that funding reaches the communities and projects that need it most.

About the Accelerating Green and Climate Finance for Gender-responsive Nature-based Solutions in the Philippines (AGCF) Project: The AGCF Project is being implemented by UNDP, and conducted in partnership with the Department of Finance (DoF), alongside the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Climate Change Commission (CCC), and other key national government agencies through the generous support of the Government of Canada.