Collaboration in Motion: Cross-Sector Partnerships Catalyzing Climate Innovation
Hosted by: BMW Foundation & Climate Ventures
Why This Conversation Matters
The climate crisis demands bold, transformative solutions—yet, climate entrepreneurs and justice-driven initiatives struggle to access the capital, networks, and policy support needed to scale their impact. Traditional funding models are not built for the local, impactful solutions and for the urgency and complexity of today’s challenges.
How do we move beyond siloed efforts to create funding models and partnerships that truly drive systems change? This highly interactive session brings together philanthropy, impact finance, and climate innovation to explore how we unlock capital and resources at scale.
What to Expect
This isn’t a panel—it’s an interactive fishbowl discussion where voices from philanthropy, finance, entrepreneurship come together to share experiences, challenge assumptions, and design new pathways for collaboration.
Insights from leaders at the forefront of climate innovation – Learn from real-world examples of financial and policy innovations that are mobilizing resources for climate solutions.
Dynamic small-group discussions – Engage in direct conversations with funders, investors, and climate entrepreneurs, exchanging ideas and strategies.
A chance to connect the dots – Find partners, align interests, and contribute to a larger movement shaping the future of climate finance and impact investment.
Facilitated by an incredible group.
Dominique Souris, Co-Founder, Youth Climate Lab, Head of Climate, Goodwall
Katrin Harley, Secretary General, Foundations Platform F20
Leonardo Letelier, Founder and CEO, Sitawi
Ricardo Gravina, Co-Founder, Climate Ventures
Key Discussion Themes
Beyond traditional funding – What new financial models are needed to support climate justice initiatives?
Bridging philanthropy and entrepreneurship – How can philanthropic networks strengthen collaboration with climate entrepreneurs?
The policy imperative – What role can policy play in ensuring capital flows effectively to the right solutions?
Who Should Attend?
Climate entrepreneurs & innovators seeking to understand different ways to build partnerships in challenging times.
Philanthropic leaders & funders looking to invest in high-impact climate solutions.
Impact investors & financial ecosystem players exploring new funding models.
Policymakers & advocates shaping financial strategies for climate resilience.
Why You Should Join
If you believe that finance, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship must work together to drive climate solutions, this is a space to be part of the conversation and the action. Expect to leave with new perspectives, potential partners, and fresh ideas for unlocking resources at scale.
This event is free and open to all, but space is limited—RSVP now to secure your spot!