Our Senior Consultant, Clare Wingfield, spent the week in Geneva, immersing herself in the global sustainable finance community at the Building Bridges 2025 Conference (September 30 – October 2).
Clare’s attendance focused on engaging with leaders and distilling the most critical shifts in resilience, climate finance, and investment. She shared her reflections at the close of Day 1 and Day 2, capturing the pulse of the discussions. Below, we present her vlogs with the essential takeaways for finance and climate professionals.
Day 1
Day 1 set the foundation for the week. Clare’s reflections highlight the essential ingredients needed for systemic change, covering everything from resilience and the role of nature to the core challenges of mobilising climate finance and the sheer courage needed to make breakthroughs.
Watch her short recap to hear what stood out most from the day’s conversations.
Day 2
Day 2 was action-focused, with sharper conversations on some of the most pressing themes in climate and development finance. Discussions covered the increasing role of AI and data in investment decisions and crucial shifts in how emerging markets are attracting investment.
Watch her short recap to hear what stood out most for climate and finance leaders on Day 2.