24 March 2022. Within the context of EIB TA Financial Sector Programme for West and Central Africa, MFW4A and the IPC, Horus and IECD Consortium hosted the seventh webinar of their series on “How banks assess climate risks and integrate them into credit risk assessments” The panelists shared their experiences on how banks and MFIs adapt their credit/loan approval processes to integrate climate change considerations and incentivize sustainable investments with a focus on SMEs. The panelists also highlighted the key steps in the ESM Framework and how climate-related risks can be mainstreamed in financial sector activities.