COP30: Bridging the Climate–Development Finance Gap in a Fragmented World | ESSEC Webinar

As the world moves toward COP30 in Belém, our speakers will explore how geopolitical divisions and financial reforms are shaping the global climate agenda. The discussion will focus on practical pathways to bridge the climate–development finance gap and advance effective international cooperation in a fragmented world. 🎙️ Our featured speakers involved : - Helena CHARRIER – Head of Sustainable & Responsible Investing, La Banque Postale Asset Management - Guillaume POTTIER – Program Director for Climate and Development Finance, Institute for Climate Economics (I4CE) - Guillaume LAFORTUNE – Vice-president, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) The seminar began with an opening address by Prof. Anne-Claire Pache (Associate Dean for Strategy, Alliance & Sustainability, ESSEC Business School) and an introduction by Prof. Aurélien Colson, Academic Co-Director of the ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business and Director of the ESSEC IRENE Center for Negotiation & Mediation. The session was moderated and concluded with closing remarks by Thomas Friang, Executive Director of the ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business. ------------ The ESSEC Institute for Geopolitics & Business explores how geopolitical disruptions are reshaping economic models and how corporate actors are increasingly involved in geopolitical dynamics. The Institute aims to develop more resilient, competitive, and geopolitically aware business strategies. It also examines how market mechanisms are being transformed by state-driven or state-aligned corporate power. Anchored in ESSEC’s academic excellence and global presence in Cergy-Paris, Singapore, and Rabat, the Institute positions the school as a leading voice at the intersection of geopolitics and business, through research, pedagogical innovation, knowledge development, and organizational transformation. ------------ 00:00:00 : Opening by Anne-Claire PACHE 00:26:08 : Introduction by Aurélien COLSON 00:32:17 : Guillaume LAFORTUNE 00:42:05 : Helena CHARRIER 00:51:34 : Guillaume POTTIER 01:04:28 : Discussion & Q/A 01:36:46 : Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements --- 📅 *New videos every week* Subscribe to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/ESSEC 🔹 *Who are we?* Founded in 1907 in Paris, ESSEC Business School is an institution of higher education guided by the pursuit of academic excellence in teaching and research. Its distinctiveness stems from the pioneering spirit of the members of its community and its core values – humanism, responsibility, innovation and openness - that shape its scientific ambitions and pedagogical approach. 🔹 *Our mission* The mission of ESSEC Business School, a world school with French roots, is to infuse leadership with meaning in order to prepare leaders ready to address contemporary economic, environmental and social challenges. In order to do so, it produces innovative and relevant knowledge to equip the next generation of leaders with the skills, know-how and savoir-être that will make them truly responsible, inclusive and respectful of the environment. 🔹 *The channel* explore ✅ Testimonies, ✅ Conferences, seminars, webinars ✅ Programs informations and updates. (Master in Management, MBA, Executive Education, PhD, and more) 🌍 *Connect with us:* Official Website: https://www.essec.edu/ ESSEC Knowledge website: https://knowledge.essec.edu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essecbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essec LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/essec-business-school/ 💬 *Engage with us:* Like, comment, and share our videos!