ICAO Side Event for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

In conjunction with the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), which took place from 30 June to 3 July 2025, in Seville, Spain, ICAO hosted an official virtual side event on: Financing for Sustainable Aviation – challenges and opportunities in the pursuit of the Net Zero 2050 goal for international aviation.
 
This high-level panel discussion brought together representatives from ICAO, international organisations and the aviation industry to discuss and address questions related to the aviation sector’s initiatives to reduce emissions, examine financing challenges, and explore opportunities for enhanced international cooperation. Particular focus was given to supporting developing countries and States with specific needs, in line with ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative.
 
All interested stakeholders were invited to join the virtual event. Details are provided below.

Speakers

• Ms. Jane Hupe, Deputy Director, Environment Section, ICAO
• Mr. César Velarde Catolfi-Salvoni, ACT-SAF Project Coordinator, ICAO
• Mr. Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, Air Transport Action Group (ATAG)
• Speaker from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
• Mr. Frankline Omondi, Aviation Expert, African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) - tbc.

The presentation slides of Mr. Dodd's speech "Financing for sustainable aviation" can be found here.