BwB, leading the ClimateCityCapitalHub, was pleased to contribute to the dialogue on how cities are moving from planning to implementation, supported by the CitiesMission and NetZeroCitiesEU. Key takeaways: The exchange highlighted the growing momentum among Mission-labelled cities and the importance of aligning public and private financing to turn ambition into action. As Tommaso Buso, BwB Associate, noted: “The ongoing exchange with cities is demonstrating that the suppor

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a new report, ‘Scaling Up Transition Finance’. BwB provided early-stage comments as part of the consultation process, and we appreciate the acknowledgement in the final publication.  The report highlights how transition finance bridges the gap for emissions-intensive and hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, and natural gas, helping them, in the words of the report, to “shift over time towards sustainable practices alig

Proud to see BwB Managing Director, Heather Matson, share her insights on how capital markets can support climate and nature outcomes at the recent ‘Carbon Markets and Financing Nature’ event hosted by B4NZ and APPG on Sustainable Finance at the Houses of Parliament. These kinds of multi-party dialogues between civil society, government, and the financial community are critical in efforts to accelerate the transition to sustainable systems. Heartfelt thanks to B4NZ, APPG on

The Climate City Capital Hub, a key part of the NetZeroCitiesEU platform, doesn't just help Mission Cities to access capital. It also aims to ensure cities have the systems needed to absorb investment and use it effectively.  The Capital Hub’s cross-phase support offering for Mission Cities aims to get projects investment-ready by assisting with project preparation, technical modelling, financial structuring, investor engagement, and mobilising capital. A recent article by

For many cities, the climate challenge isn’t a lack of ambition, it’s turning plans into bankable, investment-ready projects. The Climate City Capital Hub helps bridge this gap. The Capital Hub provides hands-on assistance to Mission Cities through:  Financial modelling – testing project feasibility and aligning risk-return profiles. Structuring deals – designing instruments that attract blended capital. Sourcing investors – connecting cities with the right finance partners

Climate change could drive US$1.5 trillion in economic losses by 2050, with the world's most disadvantaged regions bearing the brunt. Yet less than 5% of global adaptation finance is currently directed towards health. The recent report by the World Economic Forum, produced in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), sheds light on how we can change this.   ‘Building Economic Resilience to the Health Impacts of Climate Change’ explores solutions across food and agri

How can Mission Cities unlock the private finance they need to achieve climate neutrality by 2030? As part of the Climate City Capital Hub, BwB and its consortium partners at NetZeroCitiesEU  are proud to launch the Capital Hub Investment Panel (CHIP), a neutral platform that offers cities feedback from the private investment community. What CHIP does: Builds confidence for private capital mobilisation  Provides market intelligence on city climate planning and investor insi

BwB was delighted to join EURegionsWeek 2025 in Brussels, where cities, regions, and expert practitioners from across Europe came together to exchange ideas and accelerate progress on building a resilient, secure, and prosperous future for communities. An event highlight was celebrating 10 new cities achieving the EU Mission Label for their credible, investment-ready strategies to reach climate neutrality by 2030. With these new additions, the total number of Mission Labelle

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 front

muenchen.de/Landeshauptstadt München  (Germany), Angers Loire Métropole  (France), City of Zagreb / Grad Zagreb  (Croatia), Roma Capitale  (Italy), Ville de Differdange (Luxembourg), City of Amsterdam , Gemeente Eindhoven  and Gemeente Helmond , Gemeente Groningen , Gemeente Rotterdam (Netherlands), and Bratislava - hlavné mesto SR  (Slovakia). These new additions bring the total number of Mission Label cities to an impressive 103!  Labelled cities can tap into the support

Since its launch, the Climate City Capital Hub has been working with Mission Cities across Europe to bridge the gap between climate ambition and investable action. Highlights so far:  92 Mission Cities engaged. €308 billion in potential operational savings and €87 billion in measurable co-benefits, from cleaner air to improved public health, identified through Mission City Investment Plans. 40 assignments in progress, including technical pre-feasibility studies, financial m

Geothermal energy is one of the most reliable renewable sources of power, and Larderello, Italy, is where it all began. Today, the region is home to 34 plants and 37 units, collectively representing 800 MW of clean energy production capacity, including a historic 20 MW facility that still operates with its original cooling towers, and Europe’s largest geothermal plant, which generates an impressive 120 MW. As part of its involvement in the GreetGeo Project, BwB recently had

BwB was proud to join UNDP Angola and BODIVA-BOLSA DE DÍVIDA E VALORES DE ANGOLA - Sociedade Aberta in Luanda last week to help deliver a two-day sustainable finance capacity-building seminar. The event placed special focus on sustainability bonds and their potential for accelerating climate initiatives. Government institutions, market regulators, and financial sector leaders came together to explore how sustainability bonds can unlock capital and align investment flows from

BwB is delighted to have been part of the ‘Access to Funding: Practical Tools for Urban Change’ event hosted by the European Urban Initiative in Rotterdam. The conference brought together cities, experts, and institutions to explore how blended finance and innovative tools can mobilise funding for sustainable urban development. Highlights included: Inspiring presentations from the City of Brussels, the Bulgarian Sustainable Cities Fund, and others, on advancing urban sustaina

City Finance Specialists (CFSs) are at the heart of the Climate City Capital Hub. They are dedicated experts working side by side with...

The City of Leuven in Belgium is shaping a climate fund that reflects the best of private markets, designed for public good. A recent...

Bristol’s Green Growth West Impact Fund is a bold blueprint for climate investment. With £10 million already committed and supported by...

Action on climate adaptation is critical but underfunded. Financing for nature-based solutions (NbS), adaptation planning, and resilience...

A new BwB publication, co-authored with CityScience and Innovate UK, offers a fresh approach to empowering local governments with...

We’re delighted to welcome Lincoln Idewa to BwB’s team in Kenya! Lincoln brings fresh energy and a strong commitment to driving...