The EIB Group (EIB, EIF and EIB Institute) participated in ChangeNOW, an international summit held in Paris from 30 January to 1 February to present concrete actions and innovations to tackle climate change-related issues.

Bertrand Piccard (Solar Impulse Foundation), Lise Kingo (UN Global Compact), Marian Goodell (Burning Man Project), Nicolas Hulot (Fondation Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et l’Homme) or Captain Paul Watson (Sea Shepherd) were among the keynote speakers at the event which brought together successful change-makers, thought leaders, investors and social entrepreneurs. Financing the transition, changing the food system, supporting innovation for impact and sustainable smart cities were among the many topics discussed. 

EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle led the EIB Group delegation. Projects financed by the EIB, the EIF and supported by the Institute (Glowee, Trigger Systems and Miwa) were showcased. 

Click here to see the full programme.