Global Climate Philanthropy Alliance for Climate and Nature set for launch in run-up to COP28 – Saudi Gazette

Global Climate Philanthropy Alliance for Climate and Nature set for launch in run-up to COP28 – Saudi Gazette

DAVOS — Crescent Enterprises CEO, Badr Jafar, co-hosted with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation a high-level event on Climate and Nature Positive Philanthropy in the presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the launching of a global alliance of leading philanthropists and philanthropic organisations with the aim to advance collective efforts in addressing climate, ocean and biodiversity goals, allowing for deeper collaboration and leveraging of resources.

The session was attended by Majid Al Suwaidi, Director General of COP28, who delivered remarks on the UAE’s vision for COP28 and the importance of harnessing the potential of all sources of capital, including philanthropic capital, to meet climate and nature objectives. Other attendees included Fady Jameel, Deputy President and Vice Chairman, International, Abdul Latif Jameel; Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, CEO & Vice Chairman of Dubai Cares, Cherie Blair CBE, KC, Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women; Hussain Sajwani, Chairman of Damac International; Lawrence Di Rita, Greater Washington DC Market President of Bank of America; Johan Eliasch, CEO of HEAD; Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director of Singapore Economic Development Board; Rishad Premji, Executive Chairman of