For innovators at the frontier of building more inclusive carbon markets, access to capital remains a critical constraint. This session will explore how development organizations, financial institutions, and investors are collaborating to de- risk investments and mobilize funding for inclusive carbon projects. Panelists will discuss challenges and opportunities in emerging markets, offering solutions and best practices for unlocking financing with the right balance of risk, patience, and return.

Using carbon credits helps companies reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to greener practices, and achieve climate commitments. The global carbon market is expected to significantly grow, fuelled by evolving regulations and increasing demand from corporates. This workshop dives into the evolving carbon credit landscape. What are today’s investment opportunities in carbon markets? What makes a high-quality and credible carbon credit? What to watch as investor to avoid reputational risk?

This collaborative session, curated by Building Bridges and the Hoffmann Centre for Global Sustainability at the Geneva Graduate Institute, will explore one of the most transformative shifts in our economic system: recognizing nature as a critical but unvalued asset.

Nature underpins the global economy, yet the value it delivers to businesses, economies, and societies remains largely absent from financial accounts. As biodiversity loss accelerates and climate-related disruptions intensify, nature-related risks, both physical and transition, are already impacting corporate bottom lines and supply chains.

Experts will discuss how “natural capital” alongside financial capital needs to be financially attributed to the balance sheet as a critical asset. Experts will highlight emerging global frameworks and standards, highlighting pioneering case studies, that are helping embed nature into financial portfolios and corporate balance sheets. 

As AI becomes an indispensable tool in tackling climate, biodiversity, and sustainability challenges, its own environmental footprint is coming under scrutiny. The rapid deployment of AI systems demands massive computing power, water, and energy and is raising urgent questions about how to align AI innovation with planetary boundaries. This session explores how finance can reconcile these twin imperatives by channelling capital toward greener AI infrastructure, supporting responsible innovation, and embedding environmental and ethical standards into AI-related investments.

A resilient energy transition depends on robust, ethical supply chains. This session delves into the role of finance in securing critical inputs—like minerals—while ensuring environmental and social responsibility. Join us to explore how investors and stakeholders can build supply chain resilience that supports both climate goals and sustainable development.

This session explores how global ocean commitments—from international treaties to national plastic reduction targets—can be translated into tangible investment opportunities. It will highlight emerging financial instruments, innovations in marine conservation finance, and strategies to channel capital toward ocean health, coastal resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in the blue economy.

From 1st January 2028, FINMA will introduce mandatory nature risk reporting requirements for supervised institutions — a regulatory shift set to reshape how organisations account for their nature-related impacts, dependencies, and risks.

In this interactive workshop co-hosted by NatureAlpha and EY, we will set out what the new regulations will require in practice, including expected disclosures and governance obligations.

A key focus will be on why high-quality asset location data is foundational for compliance — enabling accurate assessments of exposure to biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and other nature-related risks. Participants will explore what steps companies should take now — from geospatial data strategy to governance readiness — to ensure full alignment with the upcoming standards. With regulatory timelines long but preparation time short, this session is designed to help risk, sustainability, legal and compliance professionals understand the implications and act early to avoid costly delays.

Moving beyond GDP and traditional business metrics, SIPI advances a holistic framework for measurement and decision-making—aligning economic vitality with societal well-being, ecological integrity, and long-term resilience.

Embark on a transformative journey where intergenerational collaboration meets sustainable finance innovation. Join us in a dynamic workshop to explore the complexities of building a pension fund’s portfolio, a unique investment scenario bridging the gap between seasoned leaders and young professionals. Join us for an immersive session that designed to showcase the challenges and benefits of intergenerational teamwork in uncovering resilient and innovative investment opportunities. 

NB: No prior finance expertise is needed—just bring your curiosity, openness, and enthusiasm for a collaborative learning experience.

The last decade has been a tumultuous one in global markets. While these disruptions are significant, they do not blind us to the greater systemic transformations lying beneath. Markets are not defined by short-term disruptions, but are driven by the rise of new economic systems that emerge to outcompete existing ones. Join us for an engaging discussion from both the asset owner and asset manager perspective to discover more about this new blueprint that promises to rewire the global economy.