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Meet our �۶���Ƶ Transform Collective member, Neena Vaswani, Co-Founder of Prodigy Snacks, as she shares more on what she’s learning about impactful philanthropy and working with others to drive the change she’s passionate about - children being raised in loving families.

Rising Academies | Africa

Meet social entrepreneur and �۶���Ƶ Optimus Foundation partner Paul Skidmore and learn how he’s bringing quality to thousands of classrooms in Africa to create the best schools for those who need them most.

It doesn’t have to be new—it just has to be different.” This dynamic panel from the �۶���Ƶ Optimus Foundation Partnerships Forum dives into what makes partnerships truly effective in today’s complex world. From breaking down silos in mental health to embedding equity and feedback across funding layers, the conversation features insights from leaders at Aga Khan Foundation, IUCN, Vitol Foundation and more.

It’s not a money problem.” In this powerful plenary from the �۶���Ƶ Optimus Foundation Partnerships Forum, experts explore how innovative financing pathways - like outcome-based funding, blended finance, and catalytic philanthropy - are scaling and sustaining social and environmental impact. Watch the replay to hear from Tom Hall, Richard Hawkes, Gayatri Suri and Michael Rieser on what’s working, what’s shifting, and why the capital is already there to drive real change.

In this insightful discussion, investors and innovators explore how we allocate capital - across asset classes and financial instruments - to meet today’s green goals. From carbon credits to equity, what’s needed now is strategic blending and bold, local action. What will it take to finance climate resilience?

In this fireside chat, Judson Berkey (�۶���Ƶ) and Emma Howard Boyd (Client Earth) explore the critical role of finance in driving long-term adaptation, aligning environmental and financial policy, and supporting vulnerable communities.

In this timely session, experts explore how nature and sustainable finance are navigating today’s turbulence. Hear from leaders at �۶���Ƶ, NEST, Earth Capital, and The Ocean Foundation on what’s shifting, what’s holding firm, and where investors should focus next.

Companies across the entire economy emit about three quarters of carbon dioxide globally, says Business Leader Peter Bakker. So, naturally they have a crucial role to play on the decarbonization path. With their innovation potential they are also well placed to advance the transition.

Consumers' demand of sustainable products and transparency plays an important role in transitioning to a more sustainable economy. But as Business Leader Peter Bakker explains, companies also need to be more vocal about their sustainable business practices.

Sustainability doom-and-gloom stories are not the right tool to advance discussions and solutions on climate change. Instead we need to think of the climate transition as the greatest opportunity we currently have says Business Leader Peter Bakker.

Humans depend on the planet to live, not the other way around, explains Prof. Katharine Hayhoe. Therefore, the climate scientist advocates that we all take agency and that each of us acts with little steps that will add up to have a large impact together.

Climate change requires bold action and solutions that address planetary and human suffering says Prof. Katharine Hayhoe. These are also economic problems and that is why the climate scientist things impact investing is central to success.

Profit per se is not a bad thing says Prof. Sir Partha Dasgupta, but the economist also explains that we need to be able to measure a more comprehensive set of factors to assess who benefits from the acquired profit and who pays for it, whether it is the planet or its people.

A long-term view on progress and investing is key to balance people, planet, and profit. Fiona Reynolds, the pension fund expert, says this is the responsibilities of all citizens, businesses, and investors and transparency is especially important to achieve this.