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What does it take to shape the next generation of climate finance leaders?

DATE 13 May 2025 Big questions. Fresh thinking. This is how we build what’s next.

Today, GCFC, ADGM Academy, and The George Washington University School of Business came together to answer that question, immersing visiting MBA students in the realities of capital, policy, and innovation in emerging markets.

Osama Ali, Director of Programs at ADGM Academy, opened the session with a powerful overview of how the Academy is building a future-ready finance ecosystem in the UAE.

GCFC CEO Mercedes Vela Monserrate followed by challenging students to rethink risk, scale climate solutions, and unlock capital where it’s needed most.