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Panel / Fireside Chat Climate Finance

Rural Electrification: Blended Finance Showcase

Thursday 8 October 2026 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Convention 1

About this session

How can Pacific countries move from pilot projects to investment at scale? Join Fiji's Minister for Public Works, the UK's Special Representative for Climate, the World Bank and UNDP for a practical discussion on expanding clean energy access and rural connectivity across the Pacific. Through examples including World Bank ESMAP initiatives and Fiji's Rural Electrification Fund, speakers will explore how innovative financing models, public-private partnerships and stronger project pipelines can unlock resilient energy solutions.Participants will also be invited to express interest in a follow-on workshop in Suva after COP31 focused on moving beyond public finance, to private, blended and innovative partnerships.

Speakers

HT
Hon. Ro Filipe Tuisawau
Minister for Public Works
Transport and Meteorological Services, Government of Fiji
HT
Hon. Maina Talia
Minister for Environment and Climate Change
Government of Tuvalu
RC
Rachel Kyte CMG
UK Special Representative for Climate
TP
Tatiana Proskuryakova
Division Director North and South Pacific Region
World Bank
MA
Munkhtuya (Tuya) Altangarel
Resident Representative
UNDP Pacific Office, Fiji
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Irina Lazzerini Moderator
Energy Specialist
UNDP Samoa

Session details

Format
Panel / Fireside Chat
Date
Thursday 8 October 2026
Time
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Where
Convention 1
Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay
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Organised by
Government of United Kingdom (UK)
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WEB ID
8AU6SUQ7
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