From 1st January 2028, FINMA will introduce mandatory nature-related financial risk 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 risk management 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.
Switzerland is a globally renowned innovation powerhouse. The absence of a coordinated transformation architecture, however, creates structural risks from capital misallocation and innovation bottlenecks to growing gaps in social legitimacy and systemic resilience. This session introduces the Swiss Impact & Prosperity Initiative (SIPI) as a national lighthouse programme designed to align capital flows, innovation, public policy, and civic leadership in service of net-positive, measurable prosperity.
Rooted in SIPI’s vision to PROSPER beyond GDP and Profit, and operationalized through its seven-part IMPACTS framework, the initiative offers the strategic infrastructure needed to move from fragmented pilots to coordinated national transition. SIPI rewires mindsets, capital flows, and value chains by integrating tools such as transformation narratives, impact valuation methodologies, AI-supported decision systems, and transformative finance mechanisms.
Framed by insights from the morning’s Transformative Finance Coalition (TFC) closed-door workshop, prior SIPI convenings, and perspectives from cross-sector leaders at the forefront of systems change, this session will clarify SIPI’s purpose, modus operandi, and practical pathways for engagement.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to join forces whether through expert groups, regional pilots, or coalitions driving inclusive, regenerative value creation.
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 few years have been a tumultuous time for sustainable investing. What began as a niche concept has become a global movement, reshaping capital flows, policy and regulation. Today however, the field faces growing confusion, scepticism and even outright antagonism.
In this shifting landscape, investors—from asset owners to asset managers—are confronting new challenges. What investment thesis will guide the next wave of sustainable capital allocation? And in an environment marked by volatility and uncertainty, how can trust in a long-term conviction be restored?
Join us for a unique discussion on the future of sustainable investing featuring :
Secretary John Kerry, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Co-Executive Chair at Galvanize Capital
Hubert Keller, Senior Managing Partner of Lombard Odier Group
David Blood, Founding Partner at Generation Investment Management
Cara Williams, Senior Partner, Global Head of Climate & Sustainability at Mercer
Global value chains impact the lives of billions of people worldwide, particularly informal workers, smallholder farmers, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities in the Global South. Unprecedented volatility reminds us that they are built on shaky foundations.
Initiatives such as the EU Global Gateway present an innovative model for advancing both economic self-interest in the Global North and sustainable development opportunities for economies, businesses, and people of the Global South.
A workshop spotlighting how financial institutions can use GHG emissions to measure and disclose emissions & other metrics associated with financial activities using data & client disclosures.
The climate and biodiversity crises are unfolding alongside the rise of an illiberal wave that weakens democracy and collective rights. Finance plays a central role in this trajectory: it drives the overshoot of planetary boundaries and fuels the violations of the rights of local communities and Indigenous peoples.
Recent developments illustrate this clearly. In 2024, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) decided to suspend its activities, under mounting political pressure in the United States. Several major banks, including UBS, have withdrawn from the alliance in recent months, marking a turning point for an initiative that was meant to align finance with climate objectives. At the same time, investment flows continue to support destructive industries worldwide — from fossil fuel expansion to arms manufacturing — as financial institutions prioritize corporate actors who undermine climate goals and disregard human rights.
How can we change course? What forms of finance is needed to move beyond extractivist and oligarchic logics, and instead build a plural and democratic economy rooted in buen vivir — one that sustains life, respects communities, and safeguards the planet?
This session will explore how investments in insurance can serve as a critical tool in shaping a brighter future for children and lifting families out of poverty. Through compelling case studies and successful, innovative initiatives, we will demonstrate the transformative power of inclusive insurance. By mitigating risks, promoting financial stability, ensuring access to education, and enhancing community resilience, insurance can serve as a powerful tool for long-term positive change.
To scale impact-first investment solutions – especially NGO-led or hybrid models – we must uphold integrity and mission while attracting catalytic capital and managing risk. Impact-first investing often involves trade-offs, yet the cost of inaction is higher. This session explores three real-world models that blend public and private capital, examine innovative risk mitigation, and challenge the market to rethink what truly qualifies as “investable.”
There is increasing recognition among private equity investors that robust ESG practices enhance both risk management and financial performance. Yet, operationalising sustainability-linked value-creation remains challenging. PRI, in collaboration with Laudes Foundation and Bain & Company, will facilitate an interactive group dialogue on this topic to help GPs and LPs identify actionable practices that drive tangible financial outcomes.