Joel Muhinda participated in on behalf of the Co-Chairs and delivered a featured presentation at the recent East Africa Climate Finance Director Level Meeting held in Arusha, Tanzania, on February 17-21, 2025. 
 
The conference gathered finance directors and policymakers from across the region to explore various dimensions of climate finance, emphasizing the enhancement of regional capabilities and cooperation in tackling climate challenges. 
 
Muhinda's presentation “Leveraging the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action,” underscored the crucial role of finance ministers in mobilizing climate finance. Collaborating with esteemed entities such as the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED), the East African Community, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the Global Green Growth Institute, and The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, they discussed strategic approaches to fortify climate finance frameworks essential for sustainable development and resilience across East Africa. 
 
The session highlighted the need for innovative financing mechanisms and robust regional cooperation to reach the ambitious targets set at COP29.