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Carbon Pricing for Inclusive Growth | AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene at Harvard Climate Symposium

At the Harvard Climate Symposium 2025, AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene joined global leaders to discuss how carbon pricing can open new economic opportunities for low-income countries.

Speaking on the panel “Forging a Climate Coalition for Ambitious Global Action”, he emphasized how joining the Climate Coalition can expand access to external funding that supports inclusive and sustainable growth.

Key takeaways from his remarks:

✅ Unlocking early financing for climate-resilient infrastructure

✅ Enhancing green industrialization

✅ Accelerating clean energy transitions This panel also featured leaders from Bruegel, Indonesia, Brazil, and MIT Sloan.

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