PVBLIC Foundation is an innovative foundation that creates and manages transformative programs and partnerships that advance sustainability and social impact around the world.

PVBLIC Foundation

Pvblic Foundation is an innovative foundation that creates and manages transformative programs and partnerships that advance sustainability and social impact around the world.

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PVBLIC Foundation | 6,096 followers on LinkedIn. An innovative foundation that mobilizes media, data &amp; technology for social impact &amp; sustainable development | The PVBLIC Foundation stands as a leader in advocacy, innovation, and the facilitation of public-private partnerships.  By leveraging media, technology, data, and creative financing, PVBLIC spearheads the development of impactful programs that drive profound global change.  With a history of collaboration with over 100 governments, including significant partnerships with the United Nations, the Vatican, and the US Government, PVBLIC’s initiatives have reached over 2 billion individuals globally with diverse economic development programs.

Michael Bühlmann

Executive Chairman at PVBLIC Foundation

Sergio Fernandez de Cordova

PVBLIC Foundation and P3 Smart City Partners

Laurence Kalinsky

Global Chief Strategy Officer | CSO | Board Director

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The SDG Data Alliance Team are participating this week in a focused consultation on ‘Enhancing Global Geospatial Information Management Arrangements and Accelerating the Operationalization of the UN-IGIF’ at the United Nations Global Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation Centre (UN-GGKIC). We have participants from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Indonesia, Panama, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UN-GGIM Secretariat in New York, the UN-GGIM Secretariat in UNECA, and the Director and leadership within the UN-GGKIC. The primary objective is reviewing the materials that make up the UN-IGIF, and to evaluate progress in efforts toward accelerating its implementation, particularly through the Country-level Action Plans in developing countries. Learn more about the SDG Data Alliance: https://www.sdg.org/ Sergio Fernandez de Cordova | Kerry Bannigan | Stephen Keppel | Greg Scott | Laurence Kalinsky

The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation's Honors Luncheon, held on November 22, 2024, at the Caesars Superdome, was a significant event celebrating the region's sports achievements and community impact. As a proud presenting partner, PVBLIC Foundation was honored to contribute to this gathering, which highlighted the synergy between sports and social development. The luncheon paid tribute to the enduring legacy of Tom Benson and the leadership of Gayle Benson, owners of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell led a special presentation honoring their contributions to the sports community. Additionally, the event featured a panel discussion with esteemed NFL event management veterans and Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation leaders, offering insights into New Orleans' rich history of hosting Super Bowls and preparations for Super Bowl LIX in February 2025. Sergio Fernandez de Cordova | Laurence Kalinsky | Kerry Bannigan | Stephen Keppel | Abhishek Sharma | Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation

PVBLIC Foundation is thrilled to share our collaborative campaign with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) "The Weather Kids" campaign has won three Gold Anthem Awards. This achievement is a testament to the incredible partnership and collaboration among all the teams who dedicated their time and effort to this mission. These are the awards the campaign received: Gold for Campaign - Non-Profit; Gold for Best Global Awareness Campaign; Gold for Best PR or Earned Media Campaign (ICCO & UNDP). The campaign also garnered: Honorable Mention at the UN SDG Action Awards; two Golds at the 2024 AMEC Global Communication Effectiveness Awards; Silver at the ESG Awards; Third Place in the ACT in Cannes Awards; and Shortlist nominations at the SDG Awards (Cannes) and the ESG Award at the PR Week Awards. The impact and reach of PVBLIC Foundation's collaboration with UNDP with Chief Creative Officer Boaz Paldi is a testament to the power of partnership in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals. In recognition of these accolades, UNDP has created a dedicated YouTube channel showcasing the various versions of "The Weather Kids" campaign produced around the globe: https://lnkd.in/gzM3B2DU Kerry Bannigan | Sergio Fernandez de Cordova | UNDP | Stephen Keppel | Laurence Kalinsky | Daniel Wilkins | Boaz Paldi

Charting a New Path: The Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity Takes Shape through the Launch of Key Partnerships PVBLIC Foundation is proud to share that today the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP) was officially unveiled at The University of the West Indies (UWI) in Jamaica. Executive Chairman of the PVBLIC Foundation Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, emphasized that “Today is a turning point in history. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in global development—one where resilience, next-generation technologies, and Real-World Natural Assets drive progress.” The DBRP aims to be a groundbreaking financial institution addressing the unique challenges faced by vulnerable and developing economies. With a mission to foster climate resilience, promote sustainable economic development, and advance beyond-GDP concepts and metrics, the DBRP is designed to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that cater specifically to the needs of its focus regions. During the event, Dr. Gene Leon, Executive Director of the DBRP, stated, "The DBRP is a bank for today and tomorrow." Dr Leon further indicated that collaboration with governments, academia, the private sector, and civil society is central to the DBRP’s strategy. The concept of a new "Partnership for Prosperity and Planet" (PPP) was highlighted. The convening welcomed prominent leaders and stakeholders to discuss the bank’s mission and vision including Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor (UWI), H.E. Aubrey Webson, Ambassador to the United Nations for Antigua and Barbuda; Professor David Tennant, Professor of Development Finance (UWI); Dr. Nekeisha Spencer, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics (UWI); the Hon. P.J. Patterson, Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Statesman-in-Residence (UWI); H.E. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director-General, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OESC); Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Executive Chairman of PVBLIC Foundation; Thomas Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer (Kinesis); and Dr. Gene Leon, Executive Director, Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity. In addition to the event, an interactive workshop for graduate students was facilitated by Dr. Gene Leon. This session explored the DBRP’s initiatives, highlighting opportunities related to sustainable development, climate resilience, and development finance. Committed to transforming the development paradigm, the DBRP aims to address the distinctive challenges of developing and vulnerable economies, striving to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for the regions it serves. To learn more about the DBRP, visit https://dbrp.sdg.org/ Sergio Fernandez de Cordova | Kerry Bannigan | Laurence Kalinsky | Stephen Keppel | Daniel Wilkins | Gene Leon | Ashaki Goodwin | Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS | UWI TV | Tumasie Blair | Thomas Coughlin

Today, November 20, our Director of Programs, Juanita Alvarez Patrón , will join the online panel discussion “Entornos que reconstruyen tejido social” (Environments that rebuild social fabric), part of Construye Sostenible 2024: Camino a la regeneración, resiliencia, innovación y sostenibilidad (Build Sustainable 2024: Path to regeneration, resilience, innovation, and sustainability), hosted by the Consejo Colombiano de Construcción Sostenible (CCCS) . This annual event brings together the entire construction value chain to explore innovative solutions for green buildings and sustainability. Join the conversation on how we can regenerate, innovate, and build resilience in our built environment. 🌎 🗓 Panel Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST) 🔗 Register to watch online: https://lnkd.in/eRuwMvr2 Be part of the conversation shaping a sustainable future—tune in today and join us!

We are proud to have signed a partnership with the International Trade Centre during #COP29 to boost small business competitiveness in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), under the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS). Listen to what our Executive Chairman, Sergio Fernandez de Cordova had to say about this partnership and all we can achieve by working together.

It’s the end of the week here at COP29 and we’re preparing to head home. A lot of progress was made advancing our programs and partnerships: 👉 We co-hosted an amazing session on green entrepreneurship with the US Department of State and NVIDIA . 👉We organized panel discussions about the SIDS Center of Excellence, SIDS Global Data Hub and the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity with the government of Antigua and Barbuda. 👉We signed a historic MOU with the International Trade Centre and 👉 We hosted an engaging Family Offices for Sustainable Development reception with our FO and UN network. Lots accomplished, but still so much more to do to achieve our goals. 💪💪

Stephen Keppel

This week, the UN-GGIM Secretariat is convening a consultation workshop in 📍 Suva, Fiji with the Pacific Community-SPC , @Pacific Geospatial Surveying Council, and SDG Data Alliance. With national representatives from 11 Pacific SIDS, Australia, and national and regional partners, the Workshop ‘Identifying Problems, Finding Solutions’ is seeking to chart 🗺 a course for small islands 🏝 to enhance their national geospatial information arrangements, leveraging the UN-IGIF ( #UNIGIF ), to accelerate the implementation of the #SDGs and the newly adopted Antigua & Barbuda Agenda for SIDS ( #ABAS ). When identifying their many similar development and related capacity challenges participants recognized that the ABAS in listing concrete priorities and actions across 10 thematic areas, provides a high degree of mandate and action for the PGSC and Pacific #SIDS . This particularly relates to the thematic area ‘Improving #data collection, #analysis , and use’ in the following areas: 📈 Investing in States’ ability to ensure quality, accessible, timely and reliable, disaggregated data, according to national contexts 🌐 Strengthening and modernizing national #digital data infrastructure and systems 👩🔬 Enhancing science-based and #innovation for the collection, storage, analysis, disaggregation, dissemination and use of demographic data in SIDS, including the use of #geospatial technologies 🤝 Enhancing partnerships to facilitate peer-to-peer learning, including through the SIDS Centre of Excellence and existing statistical initiatives, including through regional organizations 🛰 Providing high-quality #spatial data, and working to downscale global datasets to provide accurate information for SIDS #unitednations #geospatial #sustainabledevelopment Meizyanne Hicks | Marika kalouniviti | Vaipo Mataora | Tony Kabasi | Peniasi Nakautoga | Richard Siataga | Nicholas Pion | telesia sila | Yumi Casualina Nafe | Faatasi Malologa | Tony Kanas | Viliami Folau | Sam Harper | Vani Koroisamanunu | @CheeHai Teo | Greg Scott | Andiswa Mlisa | Stuart Minchin | Charles Brigham | Adam Pfister

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Today, the U.S. Department of State , in collaboration with PVBLIC Foundation and NVIDIA , proudly hosted the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Showcase and Networking Event at the U.S. Center during #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event highlighted the power of innovation and collaboration in addressing global climate challenges. Four startups—Forest Hero, FortyGuard, Boomitra, and Tomorrow.io —took center stage, presenting transformative solutions ranging from reforestation and urban heat mitigation to carbon sequestration and climate analytics. Opening remarks by Thomas Debass, Deputy Special Representative for Global Partnerships at the U.S. Department of State, and Sergio Fernandez de Cordova , Executive Chairman of PVBLIC Foundation, underscored the critical role of partnerships in advancing sustainable innovation across the Americas and the world. In his address, Sergio emphasized the need to strengthen these partnerships to accelerate climate action and support inclusive, global solutions. 🌎 At PVBLIC, we are proud to work alongside partners like the U.S. Department of State and NVIDIA to empower climate entrepreneurs and drive impactful solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through initiatives like the CCE Hub Latin America network, we are fostering climate solutions in multiple countries, and helping scale innovation to advance climate action across the Americas and beyond. Learn more about the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Showcase here: https://lnkd.in/ejq7-ihU Department of State's Office of Global Partnerships | Stephen Keppel | Kerry Bannigan | Laurence Kalinsky

Today at #COP29 , PVBLIC Foundation made strides in advancing sustainable development and climate resilience through strategic partnerships and thought leadership. 📊 Panel Participation: Our Executive Chairman, Sergio Fernandez de Cordova , joined the Sustainability Performance and Metrics panel hosted by AE4RIA - Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria , sharing insights on performance metrics that drive meaningful climate action. 🤝 Signing of Intent: In a significant step forward, PVBLIC Foundation and the International Trade Centre signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on initiatives that enhance climate resilience and sustainable development. Representing PVBLIC was Sergio Fernandez de Cordova and Dr. Gene Leon , Executive Director of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity, with ITC represented by its Executive Director, Pamela Coke-Hamilton . 🌱 Trade and Investment for Climate Ambition: Dr. Gene Leon participated in the Trade and Investment Policies to Advance Climate Ambition, Implementation, and Sustainable Development panel hosted by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) , contributing valuable perspectives on aligning trade policies with sustainability goals. 💻 Data and Technology for Resilience: Ashaki Goodwin, PVBLIC Foundation’s Director of Government Affairs, joined the Leveraging Data and Technology for Infrastructure Risk Resilience panel hosted by CDRI, discussing the role of data-driven strategies for building resilient infrastructure. Today’s engagements reflect our commitment to fostering partnerships and dialogue that propel sustainable development forward. Stay tuned for more from COP29! Stephen Keppel | Kerry Bannigan | Laurence Kalinsky

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