In a conversation with Washington Post Intelligence (WPI), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Daniel Best discusses how climate change challenges are spurring innovative financial solutions in the Caribbean. Despite record-breaking weather events and rising sea levels, the region has attracted a remarkable 21% increase in foreign direct investment, totaling $4 billion last year (UN report).

President Best highlights how CDB, the only indigenous multilateral financing institution in the region, is leading efforts to reduce poverty and drive progress. With a portfolio nearing $3 billion, the Bank is financing projects across energy, infrastructure, agriculture and the cultural sector to enhance sustainability and spur economic growth.

Discover how regional solutions to climate resilience are creating international investment opportunities in the full WPI conversation published on October 21, 2025: Read More.