The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) convenes the private sector to ackle the toughest sustainability and climate challenges, including advancing urban resilience. By bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders, SMI catalyses practical, scalable solutions that align innovation, finance and local leadership, so cities can withstand shocks, protect livelihoods and build more inclusive, sustainable futures. Next year, it will be important to focus on deepening the partnerships developed under this programme, and bringing in new collaborators to turn ideas into market action; unlocking blended finance and directing innovation toward nature-based and data-driven solutions that accelerate equitable, city-level resilience.