Alistair Mullen

Alistair Mullen is a pioneering architect of climate finance mechanisms, bridging three decades of Wall Street innovation with transformative leadership in global carbon markets and sustainable development.

As a veteran structurer at premier investment banks, Mr. Mullen engineered breakthrough solutions in credit derivative index swap markets, establishing the foundational instruments for what has evolved into a $40 trillion per annum CDX index swap market l. This deep expertise in complex financial architecture now drives his groundbreaking work in climate finance innovation.

Mr. Mullen has emerged as a strategic advisor on the UN Climate Change Treaty Paris Agreement Article 6 framework, working directly with multiple negotiating groups to design and implement next-generation carbon market mechanisms. His leadership of the Rainforest Capital Markets Initiative at the Coalition for Rainforest Nations (CfRN) demonstrates his ability to mobilize private capital toward nature-based solutions at scale, while his role advancing the COP 29 Presidency's Article 6 agenda positions him at the forefront of international climate policy.

Currently serving as a COP delegate for The Bahamas and President of Laconic, Mr. Mullen is redefining the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) space. His advisory work on multiple NDC 3.0 submissions showcases a unique methodology that transforms national climate ambition into investable opportunities, creating pathways for both enhanced environmental outcomes and sustainable economic development.

Mr. Mullen's rare combination of sophisticated financial engineering expertise and deep climate governance experience makes him an influential voice in scaling the trillions of dollars needed for global climate transition.