
The 9th Regional Financing Arrangements (RFAs) Joint Research Seminar will take place on May 16, 2025, in Medellín, Colombia, with the option for virtual participation. This event will bring together leading academics, policymakers, and financial experts to discuss the impact of climate change on macroeconomic stability, financial systems, and sovereign risk.
The seminar will cover key topics, including:
A high-level roundtable will also be held, focusing on adaptation strategies, policy responses, and global cooperation to address climate change.
This seminar provides a unique opportunity to engage with experts and gain insights into the evolving intersection of climate and macro-financial stability.
Opening presentation: Charting a Sustainable Future: The role of the IMF and RFAs in Addressing Climate Risks
Fireside chat: Laura B. Fermo, Deputy Group Head, Macro-Financial Research Group, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office – AMRO, and Irene Alvarado, Environmental economist at Banco Central de Costa Rica
Q&A Session
11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fireside chat: Andrea Villareal, FLAR, and Swenja Surminski, Managing Director Climate Marsh McLennan and Professor in Practice at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment – LSE
Q&A Session
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fireside chat: Iader Giraldo-Salazar, FLAR, and Sebastian Briozzo, Managing Director, Head of the Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings Team in Latin America, S&P Global
Q&A Session
Policy Experts Roundtable
Policy experts:
0:00 a.m. – 0:00 a.m.