Webinar: Unlocking Private Sector Finance for Smart Cities

The Smart Cities Marketplace hosted a webinar on “Unlocking Private Sector Finance for Smart Cities” focusing on sustainable urban development. Led by Tommaso Buso and David Papp, with guest speaker Delphine Queniart, the session explored financing instruments like Green Loans, Sustainability-Linked Loans, SPVs, and City Funds. Discussions highlighted best practices, recent examples, and the role of private capital in decarbonisation. Key insights were shared on evaluating project bankability and leveraging private capital for urban projects, emphasizing public-private collaboration for sustainable cities.