Climate Bonds: Wave of the Future? (seminar recap)

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2022-02-01
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The seminar "Climate Bonds: Wave of the Future?" discussed the use of climate bonds, specifically green bonds, to fund water and climate-related projects in Delaware and the broader Delaware Valley. Hosted on February 1, 2022, it aimed to educate stakeholders on innovative financing options made more accessible by recent infrastructure legislation and financial support from various levels of government. The event was supported by the University of Delaware Water Resources Center and featured experts from finance, environmental protection, and watershed management, moderated by Erin Arvedlund, a Philadelphia Inquirer finance reporter. Panelists: 1. Colleen C. Davis - Delaware State Treasurer focused on retirement security, economic empowerment, and financial excellence. 2. Senator Bryan Townsend - Delaware Senate Majority Leader with a background in corporate law and community service. 3. Anthony (Tony) J. DePrima - Executive Director of the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility, specializing in green bond financing. 4. Thomas K. Beckett - Senior VP at NW Financial Group, experienced in project financing for various sectors. 5. Gerald J. Kauffman - Director of the University of Delaware Water Resources Center, with extensive expertise in water resources research and policy. The seminar highlighted funding opportunities for sustainable infrastructure, with Delaware’s recent initiatives reflecting broader state and federal support for climate action and sustainable development.
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