2021 Edition

The world does not need more money to solve the existential challenges ahead, it needs current money to flow in the right direction; a direction that aligns with people's values, interests and priorities, and which preserves our planet for future generations.

Aiaze Mitha
Lead Programme on Digital Financing of the SDGs - UNDP/UNCDF
Final report
More than 1400 Swiss and international participants from the finance sector, NGOs, academia, governments, and international organizations gathered to attend the second edition of Building Bridges from Nov 29-Dec 2, 2021.
Over the course of 4 days, the community took part in a high-level Summit, 77 crowd-sourced events, a village, and a number of networking events, tackling three key, cross-cutting themes:
- Impact and Transparency
- Supply-Demand Mismatch
- Fintech for SDGs
This report will give you insight into the discussions held during Building Bridges 2021 about how to make sustainable finance a reality.