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Engage in dialogue, foster collaboration, and take action from October 4 to October 6, 2022

A crowd-sourced program with 3 days of impact finance events.

The week comprised a crowd-sourced program of events planned by the Building Bridges Community in a range of formats that stimulated deeper levels of dialogue and collaboration including : panel discussions; roundtables; workshops, training sessions, pitches and networking events. 

Over 65 events took place during the week

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Week Program 2022

  • TuesdayOctober 06
  • WednesdayOctober 07
  • ThursdayOctober 08
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Location
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TuesdayOctober 06, 2026
Practical Information Download Program
08:30 – 12:30 CEST
The Summit 6 Oct | 08:30 – 12:30 CEST

Building Bridges 2026 Summit

The programme explores global policy and investor perspectives, energy security, infrastructure, resilience and nature, as well as the double-edged driver of the transition: artificial intelligence. We are proud to announce that Lindsey Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Horizons and host of All Things Sustainable podcast will join us as the MC for this year’s Summit.

Show more Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room A (Level 0)
14:00 – 15:00 CEST
Keynote 6 Oct | 14:00 – 15:00 CEST

Investing in regenerative value chains for returns and impact

As climate change, nature loss and supply chain disruption increasingly threaten food security and agricultural productivity, regenerative agriculture is moving from a sustainability ambition to a business and investment imperative. This session will explore how investors, farmers, operators and food companies can work together to build regenerative value chains that deliver both attractive financial returns and measurable environmental outcomes. Featuring a keynote from Marc Palahi, Chief Nature Officer at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, alongside José Maria Ortiz, Managing Partner at NatureCo, and leaders from across the value chain, the discussion will examine the partnerships, financing approaches and long-term offtake agreements needed to scale the transition. Panellists will explore how regenerative practices can mitigate climate-related risks, strengthen supply security and create lasting value for farmers, investors and consumers, while highlighting practical insights and lessons learned from across the ecosystem. Join us for what promises to be an insightful and engaging discussion […]

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Climate Impact Investing Nature Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room B (Level 0)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Europe
Solutions Stage 6 Oct | 14:00 – 15:00 CEST

Unlocking Investment in Nature and Ecosystem Restoration

Nature-positive investments are increasingly recognised as essential to climate resilience, biodiversity protection and sustainable development, yet significant financing gaps remain, particularly in emerging markets.

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Climate Impact Investing Innovative Finance Nature
Centre International de Conférences Genève
14:00 – 15:30 CEST
Workshop 6 Oct | 14:00 – 15:30 CEST

Climate Adaptation: From Risk to Impact

Through an interactive format, the workshop will examine the different facets of climate adaptation and climate risk. Participants will gain insights into how banks, asset managers, the real economy, public authorities, and the World Bank are currently addressing these challenges, before jointly discussing remaining gaps and opportunities to further enhance action in the future.

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Climate
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room C (Level 0)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
Fishbowl Discussion 6 Oct | 14:00 – 15:30 CEST

De-risking the Future: Nature-based Infrastructure for Insurability and Resilience

With climate change, infrastructure assets face ever-evolving risks. This event explores how nature-based infrastructure improves the insurability, and thus bankability of infrastructure assets, and how it can enable resilience at scale. Insurance, conservation and non-profit partners will investigate financial incentives, data, partnerships, and regulatory responses needed to unlock insurance coverage and to guarantee resilient infrastructure through nature-based or hybrid solutions.

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Climate Innovative Finance Nature Policy & Regulation
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room 9 (Level 2)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
Workshop 6 Oct | 14:00 – 15:30 CEST

How the Financial Sector Can Help Tackle Economic Inequality

Rising inequality poses systemic risks to economies and financial markets. Yet investors, financial institutions and policymakers often lack clarity on their role. This interactive workshop brings together financial sector actors to explore practical levers for change — from capital allocation and stewardship to policy engagement and disclosure — and to identify concrete next steps.

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Social Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room E (Level 3)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
Panel 6 Oct | 14:00 – 15:30 CEST

Unlocking Scalable Investment Opportunities in Emerging Markets

Institutional investors are increasingly seeking investment opportunities in emerging markets that align financial returns with sustainable development impact, yet accessing these opportunities at scale remains challenging. This session will spotlight new approaches and investment solutions developed by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to facilitate private capital deployment into emerging markets. Discussions will focus on practical examples of commercial investment opportunities, highlighting how de-risking mechanisms and partnership models can support scalable institutional allocations.

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Emerging Markets Innovative Finance Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room A (Level 0)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
15:30 – 16:30 CEST
Panel 6 Oct | 15:30 – 16:30 CEST

InTent

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Climate Innovative Finance Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room B (Level 0)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
Solutions Stage 6 Oct | 15:30 – 16:30 CEST

Making Nature Investable at Scale

Nature underpins economies, livelihoods and climate resilience, yet many natural assets remain difficult to finance, value and scale.

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Nature
Centre International de Conférences Genève
15:30 – 17:00 CEST
World Cafe 6 Oct | 15:30 – 17:00 CEST

Rapid Agricultural Information for Sustainable Finance and Risk Management

When crisis strikes, how can we unlock sustainable financing for agriculture when ground information is limited? This interactive session will explore practical ways that RAAPID (https://rfcatalytic.org/project/raapid/) uses earth observation, advanced analytics, and decision-support tools to de-risk investment and crowd-in financing, ensuring that support reaches the most vulnerable populations.

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Climate Emerging Markets Innovative Finance Nature Policy & Regulation Social Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room F (Level 3)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
16:00 – 17:00 CEST
Fishbowl Discussion 6 Oct | 16:00 – 17:00 CEST

Bridging the Gap: Scaling Chronic Disease Care in Africa for High-Return Private Investment

Africa’s healthcare sector is expanding rapidly, fueled by rising rates of chronic disease and a growing middle class. Hospital infrastructure is growing at ~5–8% CAGR, while smart, tech-driven facilities are surging at ~16–28% CAGR. Private and blended finance can deliver scalable, high-impact solutions with strong returns. This session will focus on actionable strategies, proven approaches, and opportunities to scale solutions that effectively address Africa’s healthcare needs.

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Emerging Markets Innovative Finance Social Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room 9 (Level 2)
Accessibility
Introductory
No prior knowledge required; key concepts will be introduced.
Geographic Focus
Africa & Middle East
6 Oct | 16:00 – 17:00 CEST

AI & Nature

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Nature
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room A (Level 0)
16:00 – 17:30 CEST
Workshop 6 Oct | 16:00 – 17:30 CEST

Investing in the fashion transition: how asset managers can actively shape high-impact industries

The fashion industry is a key frontier for sustainable finance. This session explores how investors can support their shift to circular, low-carbon models. Bringing together asset managers and industry experts, it examines transition risks, investment opportunities, and the role of capital in driving real change across complex global value chains.

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Climate Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room C (Level 0)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
World Cafe 6 Oct | 16:00 – 17:30 CEST

Banking perspectives on social and human rights impacts of artificial intelligence

Commercial banks are increasingly active in financing the AI value chain. This workshop provides a space for financial practitioners and human rights experts to build a shared understanding of how banks engage clients on digital infrastructure. Participants will map current industry practices and identify cross-sector collaboration to address human rights risks and opportunities within the artificial intelligence value chain.

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Fintech & AI Social
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room E (Level 3)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
17:30 – 19:00 CEST
Panel 6 Oct | 17:30 – 19:00 CEST

From Risk to Investment: Financing Climate and Disaster Resilience

This session will explore how financial institutions can integrate climate and disaster risk into financial decision-making and unlock investment in resilience. Convening leaders from banks, insurers, investors and policymakers, the discussion will highlight innovative financial instruments, market practices and partnerships that can help mobilize capital and scale adaptation and resilience finance globally.

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Climate Emerging Markets Innovative Finance Policy & Regulation Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room B (Level 0)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
Fishbowl Discussion 6 Oct | 17:30 – 19:00 CEST

From Field Risk to Bankable Transition

How do you move a farmer from awareness of regenerative practices to adoption at scale? Drawing on a live pilot in Canada, this session presents an integrated pathway: P&L mapping to identify transition risks and ROI at the farm level; parametric insurance piloted by a global insurer to de-risk practices; and downstream demand anchoring to ease the transition. Together, they offer a globally replicable architecture for mobilizing capital into agricultural transition — farm by farm, risk by risk.

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Climate Innovative Finance
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room 9 (Level 2)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
Workshop 6 Oct | 17:30 – 19:00 CEST

Catalysing SDG Capital Through De-Risking: The Role of Donors and Development Partners

This interactive session explores practical pathways for donors, foundations, family offices, and development agencies that want to begin or deepen their journey in impact investing, sharing evidence on what works and where donors can make the greatest difference. Expert insights will be followed by practical roundtable discussions where participants work through different de-risking tools – guarantees, technical assistance, pay-for-impact and catalytic investment models – that have the power to unlock private capital flows in emerging economies and frontier markets.

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Climate Impact Investing Innovative Finance Social Systemic Change
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room F (Level 3)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
Panel 6 Oct | 17:30 – 19:00 CEST

Unlocking Investment for Nature in Amazonia: Catalytic Capital for High-Integrity Ecosystems and Biodiversity

How can catalytic capital mobilize private investment into nature and biodiversity in the Amazon? This session examines innovative financial mechanisms from blended finance structures to ecosystem credit frameworks that bridge global sustainable finance with Indigenous-led territorial governance. The Vital Reserves project in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Guyana serves as a case study for connecting concessional public funding with scalable private capital.

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Emerging Markets Innovative Finance Nature
Centre International de Conférences Genève – Room A (Level 0)
Accessibility
Intermediate
Some familiarity with the topic may be helpful.
Geographic Focus
Global
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