The International Private Equity Market (IPEM) annual meeting was held at the Palais des Congrès in Paris from September 24 to 26. IPEM is one of the most significant events in the private equity sector, gathering investors, fund managers, and financial professionals from around the world.

Key topics discussed this year included climate change and sustainability, focusing on the transition to decarbonization, as well as investment opportunities related to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Pavlos De Grèce participated as a speaker, analyzing the "Role of private capital in climate solutions." In his speech, he highlighted how climate change is a key factor in reshaping economies and investment flows, requiring changes in the design, performance, and priorities of economic and investment programs at both national and international levels.

He stressed that incorporating climate risk strategies is essential for organizations to access capital, build market confidence, and achieve sustainable growth.

He also discussed how climate change is leading to new practices in corporate business plans. Banks and funds are directing capital toward "green" investments, governments are supporting these initiatives with incentives and regulations, and investors must consider ESG criteria for the long-term sustainability of their investments, as climate change dramatically reshapes the economic landscape.