Report – Risk Mitigation Strategies in Emerging & Frontier Markets

At Building Bridges 2025, the BASE Foundation, Cardano Development, UNDP Rome Centre, and IMD convened nearly 100 experts to examine how targeted de-risking strategies can unlock private capital for climate and nature solutions in developing economies. Discussions highlighted persistent barriers: risks are often misperceived rather than mispriced, pre-investment support is poorly aligned with market realities, and weak risk-sharing and liquidity mechanisms deter large-scale commitments.

Participants identified a portfolio of proven tools—from guarantees and insurance to currency hedging and blended finance—that can unlock investment when deployed systematically.

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