Executive Support

In this segment of our “3 Questions in 3 Minutes” video series, World Bank Group President Mr. David Malpass provides insights on the World Bank’s mission, it’s priority focus on combating climate change, and what “international understanding” means to him.

The next decade is a critical moment in history: a turning point to establish the policies and investments necessary to limit the global average temperature to the Paris Agreement goal level of 1.5 degrees Celsius. It’s also a critical moment to begin to adapt to a warmer world.

For nearly two decades, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Trade Winds Conference has served as the premier government-led forum, helping U.S. companies expand their global footprints. This April, BCIU will lead a delegation at Trade Winds 2025 in São Paulo, blending access to U.S. commercial diplomats, networking sessions and conference events with a parallel high-level agenda. Following the main event, the delegation will continue to Brasília for two additional days of meetings and engagements.