Guest Speaker Series

Green Finance with a Gender Lens: Why Does It Matter and What Can We Achieve?

Women are often disproportionately affected by environmental challenges, yet they remain underrepresented in decision-making around climate finance and investments. By adopting a gender lens in green finance, we can unlock untapped potential, ensure fair access to resources, and promote investments that drive both environmental sustainability and social equity.

During this session, Bayarsaikhan Otgonbayar, Head of the International Banking Department and Chair of the Gender Committee of the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia, will discuss the following key points:

Why businesses should consider gender inclusion in their green finance strategies
What opportunities companies miss by overlooking gender in their operations
How integrating gender into business practices attracts innovative financing options from banks
How gender-responsive finance significantly impacts businesses, communities, and the environment

What practical steps can organizations take to adhere to these principles

Through this interactive session, participants will be encouraged to reflect on key questions that challenge traditional approaches to green finance and emphasize the transformative power of gender inclusion.

About the Speaker

Bayarsaikhan Otgonbayar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Shinshu University in Japan and a Master’s in Finance from Hult International Business School in the United States. With a strong foundation in accounting and finance, he currently serves as the Head of the International Banking Department at the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia. In this role, he oversees foreign funding from international financial institutions, sustainable financing, bond issuance, and foreign investor relations since 2016.

Bayarsaikhan is also a leading advocate for gender equality in the banking sector. Since 2020, he has chaired the bank’s Gender Committee, driving the development and implementation of gender-responsive banking products and services. His work includes leading extensive training programs on gender-related topics such as gender-responsive human resources, management practices, product development, and marketing.

Event Details

Start: 13 December 2024

End: 13 December 2024

Venue: Virtual

Type: Guest Speaker Series

Sector(s): Finance

Organized by CAREC Program

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