10 March 2026: FICAP networking event

We welcome all Flemish organisations that are actively involved in FICAP projects, as well as applicants from previous calls.

Will your organisation be attending? We would like to shape this event together, ensuring it responds as closely as possible to the questions and needs within the network. Please confirm your attendance and share your input for the programme. (in Dutch)(opens in new window)

Key notes

‘International climate finance in transition: recent trends and the leverage effect of blended finance’

• Joris Totté - CEO BIO
• Paidrag Oliver - Programme manager for climate finance at the secretariat of the UNFCCC

Roundtable discussions

• Theme 1: Water-energy-food nexus
  How can we make trade-offs between the water, energy, and food sectors visible while maintaining attention to biodiversity?

• Theme 2: Go local
  How can we achieve sustainable collaborations with local governments and partners?

• Theme 3: Speed of innovation
  What are the key considerations for inclusive technology transfer (from design to local ownership and long-term adoption) in climate projects?

• Theme 4: Innovative financing instruments
  Which financing models can complement international climate projects to ensure their financial sustainability?

• Theme 5: Citizen science
  How do local knowledge and storytelling help make climate challenges tangible, transform data into insights, and accelerate action?

• Theme 6: The new balance in partnerships
  How can we establish collaborations that generate impact, are financeable, and allow each partner to define their role?

• Theme 7: Operational challenges in international climate projects
  From visas and reporting to instability and financial risks: what practical lessons can be learned to deal with these daily challenges?

• Date: 10 March 2026
• Location: Consciencegebouw (in Dutch), Brussels
• Confirm your attendance and share your input for the programme (in Dutch)(opens in new window)