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Parallel Session 3: Smart moves for a greener future: Insights from evaluating climate-resilient infrastructures

03:30 pm - 05:00 pm
2F Ballroom 1

This session will offer a dynamic and practical platform for stakeholders to exchange experience, real-world examples, and case studies, and advance the global conversation on the role of evidence in promoting climate-resilient and sustainable infrastructure development. Participants will: Gain insights from real-world evaluations on climate-related infrastructure and energy projects; Deepen understanding of the role of evaluation in driving resilient and sustainable infrastructure outcomes; Learn about innovative methodologies for evaluating environmental sustainability, resilience, and socio-economic impacts; Strengthen their capacity to integrate evaluation findings into the design, monitoring, and adaptation of infrastructure projects.

Lead Presenter:  
Ashwani K. Muthoo, NDB

Panelists/Discussants: 
Roman Novozhilov, New Development Bank (NDB)  
Nidhi Chhibber, NITI Ayog, India 
Andreas Reumann, (GCF)     
Representative from China tbc

Moderator:  
Xiaozhe Zhang, NDB tbc

Session Coordinator:  
Erin Erro

Speakers

Andreas Reumann

Head, Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU)

Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Ashwani K. Muthoo

Director General, Independent Evaluation Office

New Development Bank

Nidhi Chhibber

NITI Ayog, India

Roman Novozhilov

Head, ESG

New Development Bank

Xiaozhe Zhang

Senior Professional, Independent Evaluation Office

New Development Bank

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