Kigali, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Kigali and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), on Thursday,12 February, convened senior government and financial sector representatives for a high-level breakfast dialogue aimed at expanding climate finance opportunities in Rwanda.
The meeting focused on the Leveraging Investments and Finance for the Green Transition (LIFT) programme, an initiative designed to strengthen access to climate finance and scale up green lending in support of Rwanda’s sustainable development ambitions.
Participants explored practical ways to unlock investment for environmentally sustainable projects, while identifying existing needs and financing gaps that could be addressed through the LIFT programme. Discussions emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts between public institutions and financial actors to accelerate green investments.
Officials highlighted that improving access to climate finance remains critical for Rwanda to effectively implement its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, as well as advance its broader green growth and climate resilience agenda.
The dialogue also provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights on strengthening financial mechanisms that encourage private sector participation in environmentally friendly initiatives.
Rwanda has positioned green growth at the centre of its development strategy, with increasing attention on innovative financing models that can drive sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and climate adaptation projects.
The engagement marks another step in fostering international cooperation and financial partnerships to support Rwanda’s transition toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
