Bourbon-Séclet Christel

Christel Bourbon-Séclet

Director City Finance Programme
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

Overview

Christel Bourbon-Séclet joined the Agence française de développement group in 2008 and contributed to the financing of a large number of environmental and municipal projects (including emobility, water & sanitation, waste and public lighting) in her capacity as Head of Proparco’s Mobility, Municipal and Environmental infrastructure division. She is currently seconded to C40 Cities for Climate Leadership Group as Director City Finance Programme overseeing all C40 finance works and supporting cities to access finance for implementation of ambitious, inclusive and resilient climate actions.

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C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s biggest and most influential cities, who are working to limit global heating to 1.5°C and to build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. These mayors take a science-based and people-focused approach to achieving their objectives. C40 supports its member cities to develop and implement climate action plans, identify and promote the exchange and implementation of proven sectoral programmes and policies; provides research, technical expertise and access to key partners. Membership is through commitment to the Leadership Standards set the minimum requirements for all member cities and safeguard the integrity of C40 as a network of climate leaders.