President Hoyer calls for immediate and swift action towards a “net-zero” emissions economy

During his keynote address at PRI in Person, held in Paris on 11 September, President Hoyer presented the European Investment Bank’s commitments for climate action and environmental sustainability. He also pointed the key role the EIB can play with regard to redirecting private finance towards sustainable investments.

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25 September 2019

“An incubator for climate finance and expertise to support the global transition to a low carbon future”: EIB President announces new ambition for the EU Bank

During the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, the EIB President Werner Hoyer has presented the strengthened ambition for climate action of the EU Bank.

15 September 2022

EIB President Hoyer calls for new partnerships to support green technologies and climate adaptation

European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer and Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle will participate in a series of events next week during the 77^th session of the United Nations General Assembly and New York City Climate Week.

21 September 2023

EIB at #UNGA78: EIB President calls climate action: “the great development accelerator for the years ahead” but warns against “Colonialism 2.0”

EIB President Werner Hoyer has been participating in UNGA this week alongside senior representatives of the EU Bank, which is owned by the 27 members of the European Union. President Hoyer was joining global leaders to address the climate emergency and ways to accelerate the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development through innovative investment.

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