Valerie Hickey - Global Director for Environment, The World Bank

In a discussion about climate change, Valerie Hickey, the Global Director for Environment at the World Bank, emphasizes the importance of involving local communities and small businesses in creating sustainable solutions. She highlights the need for policy certainty to encourage private sector investment, especially in land restoration. Hickey discusses the World Bank's significant investment in climate finance, focusing on both decarbonization and adaptation. She stresses the necessity of public-private cooperation to combat climate issues effectively. Climate mainstreaming is described as integrating climate resilience into all aspects of development, ensuring infrastructure is sustainable and beneficial for communities.