We drive Green Change: Climate & Microfinance Working Group Meeting

On 17 April 2025, MFC hosted the second meeting of the Climate and Microfinance Working Group, bringing together sector professionals to exchange experiences and strengthen climate action in financial inclusion.

The session featured a keynote presentation by Ms. Nangizi Ngoma, Coordinator for Sustainable Finance at Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank Limited. Ms. Ngoma shared insights from the bank’s journey in establishing a Sustainable Finance Unit. She highlighted partnerships with external stakeholders to boost climate impact, product offerings designed to help clients adapt to climate challenges, and efforts in measuring CO₂ footprints and launching a carbon credit trading desk.

Participants also received updates on upcoming climate-focused activities, including the dedicated climate panel and CEO Forum at the MFC Annual Conference 2025. Members were encouraged to continue sharing their feedback on climate-related needs and ideas, and to support promotion of the Microfinance Workshop at COP30—especially by connecting with national representatives and assisting with joint applications.

Together, we are building a stronger, greener microfinance sector—one that empowers clients to face environmental risks with resilience and opportunity.