Beyond the Meetings: Experience Nice and Don’t Miss the Grand Corniche
On June 7, 2025, the vibrant city of Nice, France, will host to the Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Coalition Summit, a pivotal gathering addressing one of the most pressing global challenges: rising sea levels. Co-organized by the City of Nice and the Ocean & Climate Platform, the summit brings together policymakers, scientists, and city […]
The “end of ESG”? Or the end of something more fundamental?
I have seen a few articles this week about the ‘end of ESG’ (e.g. FT, Bloomberg, Institutional Investor). That may be no bad thing because it might lead us back to the more fundamental issue that ESG and other terms have been obscuring. That fundamental issue is whether achieving sustainability is a “win-win” – ‘good […]
3 Emerging Business Trends Leading Up to COP16
A critical moment: The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), to be held in Cali, Colombia from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, represents a critical moment — and possibly a last best chance — in the effort to preserve biodiversity and reverse the destruction of natural ecosystems, […]
Stakeholder Power: New SIDS4 Report Shares Policy and Partnerships Achievements
Download your complimentary copy here The once-a-decade SIDS meeting in Antigua last June brought forth new policy initiatives, the announcement of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) led by Dr. Gene Leon, and new partnership opportunities. The SIDS4 Stakeholder Engagement Impact Report shares details of these achievements, making it a good resource for policymakers, […]
Trump’s Comeback: Back from the Brink, Ready to Tackle…the UN?
Dodging a sniper’s bullet seems to have supercharged Trump’s campaign. Polls show him surging, Democrats are jumping ship, and the Republican convention is speeding ahead like it’s on Red Bull. Add in a new VP pick who loves fossil fuels almost as much as Trump loves tweeting, his second term could dramatically shift global progress […]
Rebuilding Resilience: Addressing Hurricane Beryl’s Impact on the Caribbean and CARICOM’s Path to Sustainable Recovery
Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, made a catastrophic impact on the Caribbean, marking an unprecedented start to the season. The storm, which reached Category 5 status with winds up to 160 mph, left a trail of destruction in its wake, severely affecting countries throughout the region. As the region grapples […]
Guardians of the Green Galaxy – Charting a Course for Sustainable Finance
Once again, Grant Harrison and his team at Greenfin nailed it with their June 17-19 Greenfin event in NYC last week, bringing together top minds and superheroes of sustainable finance. The event was a who’s who of capital providers, CSOs, advisors, vendors, experts and enigmatic sages – not to mention the new Emerging Leaders who […]
Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon Leads Visionary Efforts in Pioneering the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity Initiative
Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, who is spearheading the creation of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP), brings a wealth of experience and a visionary outlook to the new Development Bank . With over 30 years in economic development, including a notable tenure as the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Leon is leading the stakeholder group who is helping support and launch the DBRP in addressing the critical transition finance needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
“We need change, and the DBRP will be designed to address the structural challenges that SIDS uniquely face, while complementing existing institutions with innovative financial mechanisms such as leveraging Nature Based Assets as Real World Assets (RWAs) that leverage the inherent resource value of island nations.” Dr Leon was quoted, marking a leadership style focused on innovation. He has laid out a strategic vision aimed at re-imagining sustainability, re-balancing systemic integrity, and changing the narrative on sustainable development financing globally.
