Climate Week NYC: ‘Harnessing Capital for Climate Progress, Gender Equity, and Food Security’ - September 2024
During Climate Week NYC, LEBEC, in partnership with Morgan Stanley and WxL Partners, brought together a select group of philanthropists, investors, and entrepreneurs at the MADE Hotel to explore integrated solutions for tackling the interconnected challenges of climate change, gender inequity, and food security.
The evening began with introductory remarks from Joe Flippin (Morgan Stanley), Wendy Wecksell (WxL Partners), and Alix Lebec (LEBEC), setting the stage for a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Alix Lebec. Panelists included:
Hamzah Sarwar, Global Social Impact & Partnerships Director of Reckitt
Felix Brooks-Church, Co-founder & CEO of Sanku
Amy Dornbusch, Founder, AtlasDaughters; Director, Marks Family Foundation
Shahbano Soomro, Deputy Head of Policy and Public Advocacy, Impax Asset Management
The conversation emphasized the urgency of breaking silos between philanthropy and investment to leverage diverse capital strategies—such as catalytic philanthropy, blended finance, and corporate investments—to scale impactful solutions to meet climate goals and foster more sustainable global systems, from inclusive economies to gender equity and food fortification. Attendees gained insights into actionable approaches for aligning stakeholders and financial tools to drive systems change.
The evening concluded with cocktails and rooftop networking at Bazaar by Chef José Andrés, fostering new connections and collaborations among leaders committed to building a sustainable and inclusive future.