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80 City Leaders Discuss District Heating and Cooling Financing
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ? More than 80 city leaders, financiers, and technical experts joined our NetZeroCitiesEU Climate City Capital Hub webinar on District Heating and Cooling (DHC) financing in December. Through the discussion, one message came through loud and clear: ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐, ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฏ๐
Feb 51 min read
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๐๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ: ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Across this yearโs Davos programme, friends and partners of BwB are leading sessions that will help drive progress on crucial aspects of sustainable finance, climate, and nature. From turning data into investment and redefining the norms of the global economy, to developing solutions and mobilising private capital for decarbonising cities and protecting biodiversity โ these conversations are where systemic change starts. Hereโs where you can join the discussions: ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๏ฟฝ
Jan 191 min read
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Meet BwB
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week - ADSW This week BwB will be at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, joining global leaders, policymakers, and investors shaping the next phase of the global climate and energy transition. From unlocking bankable climate infrastructure to accelerating publicโprivate partnerships and mobilising capital at scale, ADSW provides an excellent opportunity to discuss high-impact solutions that turn ambition into positive change. Ae you joining the summit?
Jan 141 min read
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Accelerating Climate Neutrality in Greece
Last week BwB joined representatives of Greek Mission and Mission-minded Cities in Athens for the National Climate Neutrality Event 2025, organised by NetZeroCitiesEU. The event provided a focused setting for cities to exchange updates and ideas, reflect on challenges, and discuss practical, real-world solutions. George Ioulianos, BwB Vice President and City Finance Specialist for Greek and Cypriot cities, co-organised the session โFinancing the Transition โ Unlocking Invest
Dec 9, 20251 min read
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Investing in the Invisible Infrastructure of Collaboration at COP30
As a member of The Collaborative for Systemic Climate Action, BwB invites you to join our Collaborative partners at COP30 for an interactive discussion on how funders can invest in the โinvisible infrastructureโ that makes collaboration measurable, impactful, and scalable. Friday, 14 November | 9:00 AM TED House, Belรฉm See details in the first comment.
Nov 13, 20251 min read
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Have your say on EU Missions!
BwB encourages you to take a 5-10min survey to help shape how EU Missions engage with stakeholders. All responses are anonymous. Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/dg_DQNx5 Deadline: 25 Oct 2025 We would be delighted to hear your feedback on the EU Missions, whether you are a city official, an investor or an institutional partner. This survey is led by the European Future Innovation System (EFIS) Centre and Technopolis Group on behalf of the European Commission.
Oct 16, 20251 min read
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Meet BwB at the World Bank Autumn Meetings 2025: 13-18 October |Washington, D.C.
A sustainable, resilient future for the world depends on bold financial innovation, strong collaboration, and visionary leadership. At this yearโs World Bank Autumn Meetings, BwBโs Rupesh Madlani, Chris Smith, and Matteo Scalabrino will be in Washington to engage with partners, policymakers, and investors on scaling transformative finance for systemic change. During the week, BwB will also host several closed-door discussions and hold the second Advisory Board Meeting of th
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Share The Future of EU Missions - Your Voice Matters!
The European Commission is conducting its 2026 Assessment of EU Missions, and your input is crucial! BwB invites you to share your thoughts on how EU Missions engage with citizens and stakeholders by participating in this short survey. 5โ10 minutes to complete Deadline: 25 October 2025 Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/dg_DQNx5 Your responses are confidential and will help improve the future of EU Missions. This survey is led by the European Future Innovation System (E
Oct 13, 20251 min read
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Driving Sustainable Finance: BwB Supports Green Bond Development in Angola
BwB is proud to have joined forces with UNDP Angola and BODIVA-BOLSA DE DรVIDA E VALORES DE ANGOLA - Sociedade Aberta in advancing the...
Oct 2, 20251 min read
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Investing in public green infrastructure and services isnโt just about sustainability, itโs about resilience, liveability, and long-term value.
At the European Week of Regions and Cities, BwB Managing Director, Heather Matson, will discuss BwBโs work in helping cities structure bankable projects that attract both public and private capital. Together with partners in the NATURANCE Project, the workshop will showcase how innovative financing can accelerate urban climate action across Europe. 14 October 2025 | 11:30 โ 12:30 CEST Which green infrastructure solutions do you see as most transformative for European citie
Oct 2, 20251 min read
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Building Green Finance Capacity In Zambia
BwB is proud to support UNDP Zambia and the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group in strengthening Zambiaโs green bond market, a...
Aug 6, 20251 min read
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How can cities accelerate investment into sustainable urban mobility?
Earlier this month in Ankara ๐น๐ท, BwB Associate, Emre Eren, joined the International Urban Mobility Conference and closing event of the...
Jul 30, 20251 min read
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Honoured to Support Zambia's Green Bond Capacity-Building Session
BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative Zambia, The Securities and Exchange Commission, Zambia, and the Green Finance Mainstreaming...
Jul 28, 20251 min read
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Athens Sets To Accelerate Climate Transactions Plans
Having achieved EU Mission Label status, the Municipality of Athens is entering a pivotal new phase in unlocking investments that will...
Jul 23, 20252 min read
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Blueprints & Budgets: Building a Global Playbook for Inclusive Climate Finance | LCAW2025
During London Climate Action Week, BwB Managing Director and Global Head of Nature & Biodiversity and Gender Finance, Heather Matson ,...
Jul 22, 20251 min read
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BwB was delighted to contribute to the solutions-driven Green Bond Capacity Development Workshop focused on unlocking the green bond market in Zambia
Core themes were harnessing Zambiaโs market potential and further strengthening the standards and structures needed to bring investable...
Jul 21, 20251 min read
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BwB at UNDP BIOFIN Regional Conference |Kigali, 25 Jun
BwB Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Sovereign Finance, Chris Smith , joined other industry experts and senior government...
Jul 17, 20251 min read
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Advancing International Climate Innovation |BwB at the China-EU Climate Challenge
BwB CEO, Rupesh Madlani , and Executive Director, Christine Zhou , travelled to Paris to represent the firm at the European Outreach...
Jul 16, 20251 min read
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Scaling Forest Restoration through Finance and Collaboration |BwB at SUPER Workshop, Scotland
BwB Executive Director, Christine Zhou , joined an expert workshop hosted by Prospex Institute vzw as part of the SUPERB project , an...
Jul 14, 20251 min read
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Scaling Urban Finance: Connecting Cities to Sustainable Capital Markets
Investor Roundtable | London Climate Action Week 2025 BwBโs high-level roundtable dinner during LCAW2025 brought together a highly...
Jul 11, 20252 min read
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