PE4: Financing the Planet: How Space Data Powers the Next Era of Green Investment

Thursday 4 June 2026
09:30-10:30

This plenary session explores how satellite technologies are transforming the way financial institutions assess climate risks, track carbon markets, and verify environmental performance. Experts will discuss new models for integrating space-derived insights into green bonds, ESG reporting, and nature-related disclosures.

Moderator

Danielle WOOD

Associate Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

United States

Speakers

Luis FERREIRA

Head of Programme Procurement EO, Science and Exploration, Airbus Defence and Space SA

Germany

Patrick GIBSON

United Kingdom

Benjamin KOETZ

Head of Section for Sustainable Initiatives, European Space Agency (ESA)

Teddy MUGABO

CEO, Rwanda Green Fund

Rwanda

Aravind RAVICHANDRAN

Founder, TerraWatch Space

France