Rethinking Resource Mobilisation to Achieve the Global “Survival” Goals
Geneva, Switzerland | Friday, 16 January 2026
4IP Group, in collaboration with the Global Rethinking Finance Collaborative (GRFC), hosted a high-level hybrid seminar titled “Rethinking Resource Mobilisation to achieve the Global ‘Survival’ Goals” on Friday, 16 January 2026, at Maison de la Paix, Geneva.
Held in the lead-up to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the event brought together finance, development, and policy leaders to reflect on the growing urgency for financial systems that can respond effectively to today’s interconnected global challenges.
From Financial Theory to Real-World Impact
At a time when traditional institutions were increasingly struggling to maintain relevance, the seminar explored how finance must evolve from theory to practice if it is to genuinely serve people, planet, and peace. Discussions focused on breaking down silos, improving resource mobilisation, and building coalitions capable of delivering tangible, systemic impact.
Drawing on insights from the GRFC Futures Fairs and years of practical, on-the-ground experience, speakers examined how innovative financial approaches can unlock growth for entrepreneurs while supporting inclusive development and long-term resilience—core themes within sustainable finance and impact investing.
A Tribute to Leadership in Sustainable Finance
The event also served as a tribute to Beris Gwynne, recognising her more than 16 years of shaping Geneva’s sustainable finance ecosystem as she prepared to return to Australia.
Key Speaker
Beris Gwynne
Founder and Lead Facilitator, Incitare-International
Co-Founder, Global Rethinking Finance Collaborative
In her keynote reflections, Beris drew on a career spanning government service and surplus-generating social purpose organisations. She shared key lessons from the GRFC Futures Fairs for Business and Finance (2024–2025), emphasising the need to move beyond prevailing financial paradigms towards solutions that are both financially viable and systemically transformative.
Strengthening Bridges Across Geneva’s Ecosystems
Other Speaker
Christian Kitenge Moembo Kingombe
Founder & Managing Partner, 4IP Group Sàrl
General Partner, Invisible Heart Ventures II
Coordinator, GSG Impact NPII-DRC Taskforce
Christian introduced the keynote speaker and reflected on the mission and necessity of the GRFC, highlighting the specific gap it addresses in strengthening collaboration between International Geneva and the Geneva Financial Hub—a strategic priority for 4IP Group’s impact-driven investment and advisory work.
Host & Moderator
Nathan Sussman
Pictet Chair in Finance and Development
Director, Centre for Finance and Development
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
The seminar reinforced 4IP Group’s role in advancing sustainable finance, impact investing, and innovative resource mobilisation, and highlighted the importance of moving from dialogue to action in addressing global “survival” challenges. The strong in-person and online participation reflected a shared commitment to shaping financial systems that deliver meaningful outcomes for society and the planet.
