A Year of Impact and Collaboration – Climate Bridges’ 2024 Annual Report
As we reflect on 2024, a pivotal year filled with challenges and opportunities, Climate Bridges proudly presents its 2024 Annual Report. This comprehensive review showcases the transformative power of collaboration in driving climate solutions.
Our achievements this year reaffirm our commitment to uniting diverse voices and fostering innovation. Together, as One Team for One Planet, we continue to build bridges for a sustainable and inclusive future.
Key Highlights from 2024
Transforming Climate Finance
From amplifying youth voices at COP29 in Baku to championing the initiative Pour une place financière durable, Climate Bridges played a vital role in supporting climate leaders as they prepared for major agreements. Through dialogues, workshops, and innovative strategies, we have built momentum for systemic change in climate finance, ensuring equitable mechanisms that prioritize the most vulnerable.Elevating Youth Voices
Youth participation was a cornerstone of our engagement at COP29. Climate Bridges provided organizations, including youth groups such as Swiss Youth for Climate and My Blue Planet, with access to critical spaces, amplifying their voices in high-level discussions. These efforts reflect our dedication to empowering the next generation of climate leaders and fostering intergenerational collaboration.Empowering Climate Leaders
The Be One Mentoring Program, developed in partnership with the Inner Development Goals Foundation, brought together over 200 participants from 55 countries. This program is designed for all climate leaders, equipping them with tools to build resilience, develop heart-centered leadership, and amplify their impact in addressing the climate crisis.Fostering Global Partnerships
Through collaborations with organizations like the FAO and Real Food Systems, we launched initiatives such as the Youth Agrifood Leadership Program to drive sustainable solutions in food systems. Additionally, our participation in the UN Summit for the Future and COP29 showcased the power of partnership in addressing complex climate challenges.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we step into 2025, Climate Bridges will focus on its core pillars: Finance, Food, and Female Leadership. Upcoming initiatives include:
Expanding sustainable finance dialogues through events in Switzerland and beyond.
Preparing for COP30 in Brazil, with an emphasis on food systems, nature, and climate solutions.
Continuing the Be One Mentoring Program and launching a Climate Leaders Resilience Retreat to foster connection and reflection.
We invite you to explore our journey and achievements in the full report here. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and build a future that is united, sustainable, and respectful of all.