Tariye Gbadegesin, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Climate Investment Funds (CIF), expressed her gratitude and outlined her vision for the organization in a recent statement on her LinkedIn page.
In her inaugural message shared during the #WBGMeetings, which marked her first month as CEO of CIF, Gbadegesin extended heartfelt appreciation to the organization’s partners for their invaluable contributions and meaningful exchanges throughout the week. She also recognized the dedicated staff for their proactive efforts in amplifying CIF’s mission.
Gbadegesin commended individuals actively involved in advancing climate action ambitions, emphasizing the importance of reducing emissions and transitioning to clean energy sources aligned with the 1.5-degree Celsius target of the Paris Agreement.
Urging boldness and courage, Gbadegesin emphasized the need for financial innovation, mobilization of private capital, and exploration of new funding sources for climate action. She highlighted the importance of integrating new technologies to address emissions in high-impact sectors. Additionally, Gbadegesin stressed the significance of providing critical funding for the most vulnerable communities affected by climate change.
The statement reflects Gbadegesin’s commitment to driving ambitious climate action initiatives and leveraging CIF’s platform to effect meaningful change in combating climate change and supporting vulnerable communities.
As Gbadegesin assumes her role as CEO, stakeholders anticipate a renewed focus on innovative solutions and collaborative efforts to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change.
Gbadegesin’s message underscores the critical role of CIF in advancing global climate goals and signals a proactive approach under her leadership to mobilize resources and drive impactful interventions in the fight against climate change.
