BwB at the 2025 UN Forum of Mayors

BwB CEO, Rupesh Madlani, represented the firm on the sidelines of the 2025 UN Forum of Mayors, where the Global Cities Hub and the World Economic Forum brought together leaders for a high-level discussion on ‘Driving Public-Private Collaboration for Future-Ready Cities’. Key takeaways from the session included:

• The importance of integrated approaches that link climate, nature, and social development. 

• How blended finance and risk mitigation tools can unlock capital for frontier markets. 

• The rising role of regional platforms and cross-sector partnerships in scaling impact beyond national boundaries. 

• The need to focus on capacity building in local institutions to help ensure capital is absorbable and sustainable. “As global challenges become more complex, collaboration across sectors and geographies is no longer optional but essential,” commented Rupesh. “BwB is focused on building financial systems and public–private partnerships that support resilient, inclusive development.” If you were at the Forum – or tracking its outcomes – we’d love to hear from you: what ideas resonated most with you, and how do you see them shaping finance for climate and development in the years ahead? Share your insights below.