Sustainability & Society
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Key findings
- Mumbai’s “informal city” isn’t a problem to erase: it powers jobs, services and innovation—so policy must upgrade it, not stigmatize it.
- The East–West divide is spatial and social; development must protect dense community life while expanding basic amenities and access.
- $50B in projects can unlock growth only if businesses adapt to local realities and align with Mumbai’s long-term vision.
- Wetlands and mangroves are infrastructure: restoring them, plus scaling civic action (cleanup, reforestation, recycling), is key to resilience.
Bold Thinkers is a podcast that amplifies underrepresented voices from the world’s megacities—such as Kinshasa, Mumbai, São Paulo, and Cairo—where sustainability challenges are most acute. It invites today’s and tomorrow’s leaders to rethink sustainability by listening to local perspectives.
Hosted by UN expert and entrepreneur Fatou Ndiaye, the podcast features academics, entrepreneurs, and local leaders driving change on the ground. Each episode explores a different megacity and tackles issues such as energy access, education and jobs, inclusive leadership, women’s empowerment, and new models of value creation—promoting more inclusive, community-driven approaches to sustainable growth.
Supported by Schneider Electric.
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