Minister of International Development to present Canadian climate partnership initiative with key international partners in the context of Canada’s $5.3B climate finance commitment

February 15, 2022 - The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will participate in a panel discussion to demonstrate Canada’s commitment to climate adaptation and climate partnerships, as part of Canada’s 5-year $5.3B climate finance commitment.

The following participants will join the Minister to provide perspectives on gender-sensitive Nature-based Solutions (NbS) as a key component of global climate resiliency, specifically for sub-Saharan Africa:

• The Honourable Augusta Maita, Mozambique Minister of Sea, Inland Waters, and Fisheries, and
• Mary MacDonald, Senior VP and Chief Conservation Officer, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada.

Event facilitator: Richard Florizone, President and CEO of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Event: Panel discussion
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
Time: 12:30-13:00 pm ET
Location: Global Affairs Canada YouTube channel

Note to media: Journalists interested in doing an interview with Minister Sajjan ahead of the event can contact the Minister’s office or GAC media relations before 4 pm ET today.