News & Analysis - Leadership Group for Industry Transition

24 May 2023

Financing decarbonization of heavy industry: May TEC meeting

The LeadIT Technical Expert Committee (TEC) meeting held on May 24 fostered an engaging dialogue about financing the decarbonization of industry transition in the Global South. The meeting saw participation from representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), and Avenue Capital.

Developing Countries Finance Partnerships Policy

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10 March 2023

India-Sweden consultations on Green Industry Transition Globally – exploring new frontiers

Since its inception, LeadIT has has placed industry transition on the global agenda through high-level dialogues, joint leaders' statements, and policy guidance. The focus on industry transition has increased significantly worldwide and the industrial policy landscape has transformed. A review was launched today to identify new opportunities and maximizes LeadIT's contribution to achieving our shared climate objectives and finding the frontiers of tomorrow.

Partnerships

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19 January 2023

LeadIT Members help shape Climate Investment Fund’s Industry Decarbonization Programme

In a consultation organised by the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) and LeadIT, LeadIT members had the opportunity to provide feedback on CIF’s recently launched Industry Decarbonization Programme, intended to mobilize over $60 billion to support industry transition in developing countries.

Finance Partnerships

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23 November 2022

Watch the Launch of LeadIT Summit Statement at COP27

The Summit Statement was launched with special remarks by Minister, Shri. Bhupender Yadav India, and Minister Romina Pourmokhtari, Sweden. A panel with key stakeholders including the US, South Africa, Dalmia Cement, SSAB, the Climate Investment Fund, and UNIDO discussed how to catalyze action for industry transition in 2023.

Climate Politics Developing Countries Finance Partnerships Policy

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16 November 2022

LeadIT Summit: “Time is up for waiting for each other, we need to move together!”

At the Summit at COP27 in Egypt, LeadIT and its members agreed to promote value chain partnerships and material circularity, deliver on infrastructure pledges, and support industry transition in developing countries.

Climate Politics Developing Countries Finance Partnerships Policy

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15 November 2022

LeadIT Members adopt a joint statement following high-level Summit at COP27

The statement highlights 2030 as a critical milestone on the path to net-zero emissions. It notes that LeadIT members will promote partnerships along value chains to strengthen the business case for low-carbon products and their supply.

Climate Politics Developing Countries Finance Partnerships Policy

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