Carmen Bamford is an accomplished professional in sustainability, climate action, and sustainable finance, currently serving as the Director of Networks and Programmes at the World Climate Foundation. Her work centres on building global partnerships to address critical environmental challenges, with a focus on strategic initiatives like the Climate Investment Coalition and the Nature Investment Coalition. Through these efforts, Carmen collaborates with key players in finance, policy, and industry to mobilise investments in climate resilience and nature-based solutions, advancing sustainable finance on an international scale.

With a background spanning sustainable finance, energy, technology, and AI, Carmen has developed and implemented impactful, research-backed strategies. Known for her strategic insight and commitment to environmental progress, she consistently promotes cross-sector collaboration and innovation in climate and nature investment.