Christelle van Vuuren

Decarbonization Lead, Sustainable Infra Advisory International Finance Corporation

Christelle is the Sustainable Infra Advisory technical lead for decarbonization, providing advisory support to International Finance Corporation (IFC) Infrastructure clients. Her focus is primarily related to decarbonization strategy building blocks and climate solutions, and sustainable and transition financing, delivering innovative solutions that can contribute to improving the environmental and social sustainability of clients and impact of IFC’s investments. She also co-leads the World Bank Group Climate Smart Mining initiative.

Prior to joining IFC, she held a series of roles including Africa Director for Carbon Trust. During this time, she designed and managed complex regional projects for manifesto and corporate clients, including strategic advice decarbonizing business, especially for mining clients, and supporting and accelerating the establishment of sustainable finance. Amongst others, she was the technical lead for the development of the South African Green Finance Taxonomy and has been involved in a range of other 'firsts' in SA's green finance landscape.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Turning investment inhibitors into opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships, establish cl

Mining companies are at the forefront of driving positive global change, embracing ‘positively disruptive’ technologies, strategies and models which can radically alter the way in which we approach the future and respond to its challenges. Learn how miners can make a positive difference to global sustainability challenges by welcoming disruptive strategies. From climate-linked finance to ‘stewardship certification’ the session will explore how miners and project stakeholders are using sustainability-linked strategies to improve host communities, develop responsible supply chain collaboration and ultimately influence the choices consumers make for high value purchases.

Tuesday 06 February 09:30 - 11:00 Governments Stage 3

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 09:30 02/06/2024 11:00 Turning investment inhibitors into opportunities to strengthen investment partnerships, establish cl Mining companies are at the forefront of driving positive global change, embracing ‘positively disruptive’ technologies, strategies and models which can radically alter the way in which we approach the future and respond to its challenges. Learn how miners can make a positive difference to global sustainability challenges by welcoming disruptive strategies. From climate-linked finance to ‘stewardship certification’ the session will explore how miners and project stakeholders are using sustainability-linked strategies to improve host communities, develop responsible supply chain collaboration and ultimately influence the choices consumers make for high value purchases. Governments Stage 3 Africa/Johannesburg

Can mining ever be nature positive?

What does it mean to be nature positive and how does this transition to mining.
Can miners be stewards of land and nature?
Should there be no go areas for mining, and if so, where in Africa?
Should mines only be allowed if they can show a net positive impact on biodiversity?

Wednesday 07 February 16:00 - 16:45 Stewards Stage

Sustainability Series

Add to calendar 02/07/2024 16:00 02/07/2024 16:45 Can mining ever be nature positive?

What does it mean to be nature positive and how does this transition to mining.
Can miners be stewards of land and nature?
Should there be no go areas for mining, and if so, where in Africa?
Should mines only be allowed if they can show a net positive impact on biodiversity?

Stewards Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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