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In 2022, Groupe ONCF, Morocco’s national railway office, took a monumental step towards #sustainability by issuing its ground-breaking green bond. This landmark issuance aligns with Morocco’s broader commitment to sustainability under its new development model, signalling a bold move towards greening its operations. We played a pivotal role in facilitating this bond issuance in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Our support focused on enhancing the green financing capabilities of CDG Capital, a prominent Moroccan investment bank, and guiding the green bond labelling process. Together, we helped Groupe ONCF develop a comprehensive #GreenBond Framework, ensuring funds are allocated to electrified, low-carbon rail infrastructure projects for passenger and freight transport. Through our ongoing support, we’re advancing green bond issuance, building local capacity, and fostering investor confidence to drive Morocco’s #GreenFinance market forward. 🔗 Read the full #2024ImapctReport: https://lnkd.in/eJW-NAxt -- #MakingFinanceWork #DevelopmentImpact #FinancialInclusion #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #ImapctInvestment -- Mark Napier, Kevin Munjal, Arjumand Banu Khan, Frank Maimu, Ryan Mwanzui, Janine Ampulire Mwesigye, Wanjirū Kamau, Brenda Cheyech, Eva Njoroge, Sue Barrett, Nandita Parshad, Antoine Sallé de Chou.

🚨 New Report: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 is now available! Conducted in partnership with Climate-KIC and supported by Open Capital, this report examines the critical challenges and opportunities for climate adaptation in #Tanzania. With a population of 69 million, Tanzania’s economy is deeply rooted in agriculture, contributing 24% of GDP and providing 66% of employment. However, 26% of the population lives below the poverty line, making the country particularly susceptible to the consequences of #ClimateChange. Ranked as the 45th most vulnerable country to climate shocks globally, Tanzania is also 58th least prepared to leverage investments for #ClimateAdaptation, according to the International Monetary Fund. The increasing frequency and severity of climate events highlight the urgency of action. Adaptation is no longer a choice but a necessity for Tanzania’s future. The country needs urgent targeted investment to build resilience and protect its most vulnerable communities. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtranQST -- #MakingFinanceWork #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment #Adaptation -- Anne-Marie Chidzero, Amos Gachuiri, Beatrice Mubia, Stephen K. Macharia, Zee de Gersigny, Judith Nekesa, May Yego, Keziah Kibata, Alphonce Mwangi, Olasunkanmi Olafare, Ian Muiru, Golda Bagaja, Waithera Njiiri, Sharon Chweya, Juliet Munro, Reshma Shah, Mary Kashangaki, Shannon Wangwe, LENAH MORAA, Christian Ekpo, Neil Walmsley, Open Capital, Tabe Dwinger, Stephen Mburu, Catalyst Fund, Persistent, Chrisphine Omondi.

Biodiversity is declining unprecedentedly with wildlife populations shrinking by 73% over the past 50 years, according to WWF’s 2024 Living Planet Report. Despite these stark figures, biodiversity loss often takes a back seat to the climate crisis in global discussions. In their article for the World Economic Forum, Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM (Africa Lead, Nature Finance & TNFD, #FSDAfrica) and Gavin Edwards (Executive Director, Nature Positive Initiative) explain why this imbalance must shift. They explore how adopting a standardised approach to tracking #biodiversity loss—similar to carbon emissions tracking—could enable more effective conservation and restoration efforts. Developing robust biodiversity metrics is a crucial step to understanding the impact of human activity on ecosystems and ensuring the achievement of global commitments like the The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Read this article by Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM and Gavin Edwards to get the full story: https://lnkd.in/egjNfidW -- #MakingFinanceWork #ClimateAction #NatureFinance #Sustainability -- Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM, Hosborn Wamukoya, Kelvin Massingham, Biggie Tangane, Reshma Shah.

A year of progress, milestones and impact. The #ImpactReport2024 is now live! Without urgent action, Africa’s sustainable future hangs in the balance. Bond issuances have emerged as a game-changing mechanism to diversify Africa’s financial landscape. Since 2017, we have been at the forefront, empowering countries to unlock new sources of capital. By aligning funding with project timelines, bonds reduce refinancing risks and attract long-term investors. Our efforts focus on enhancing market infrastructure, improving regulations, and fostering transparency—critical elements for harnessing the full potential of bond markets. Through our initiatives, particularly within the capital markets pillar, we’ve guided the development of listing guidelines, built a robust pipeline of issuers and engaged institutional investors. We’ve also pioneered the creation of social bond frameworks, helping issuers secure second-party opinions and ensuring credibility in the market. As a result, our support has contributed to successfully issuing green, social, and #GenderBonds across #Africa, raising vital capital for projects that are driving positive change. This is just the beginning. Download our #2024ImpactReport and read more about how we are making finance work for Africa’s future: https://lnkd.in/eJW-NAxt -- #MakingFinanceWork #DevelopmentImpact #FinancialInclusion #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #ImapctInvestment -- Mark Napier, Kevin Munjal, Arjumand Banu Khan, Frank Maimu, Ryan Mwanzui, Janine Ampulire Mwesigye, Wanjirū Kamau, Brenda Cheyech, Eva Njoroge.

We’re thrilled to announce The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) valuable contribution to the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) Carbon Hub—a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to empower project developers and accelerate carbon market growth in Africa. Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) is excited to host the Hub with support from #FSDAfrica. Here's what the Hub now offers:  🔗Social Tools: Resources for governance, stakeholder mapping, and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes to ensure inclusive and transparent project planning.  📊Carbon Accounting Tools: Access calculators and methodologies tailored to Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) and REDD+ projects to support precise carbon credit quantification.  📋Feasibility Tools: Evaluate project viability with templates, risk assessments, and other planning aids.  🛠️Toolkits: Streamline project management and documentation with ready-to-use resources.  Complemented by project examples, fact sheets and stakeholder engagement strategies, these tools offer actionable insights into successful carbon initiatives across #Africa.  Explore the Hub today and be part of the movement driving transformative climate action: https://lnkd.in/dmeiqTKV -- #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #Sustainability #AfricaLeadership #NatureBasedSolutions #ACMI -- Juliet Munro, Reshma Shah, Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM, Hosborn Wamukoya, Nzomo Mbithuka. CDFP,MBA,PhD-Ongoing., Mary Kashangaki, Tolulope Babajide, MBA, Sophie Mills, Kuria Wanjau, Winnie Mokaya, Shannon Wangwe, Kaara Wainaina.

On the sidelines of the East African Community Secretariat’s Workshop on Sustainable Government Financing, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Senior Specialist in Capital Markets, who shared her reflections on the workshop. Cecilia highlighted the game-changing opportunities for #EastAfrica to leverage private finance and unlock its vast development potential. She also provided valuable insights on how the region can fully capitalise on these opportunities. Check out the interview for more insights into the future of #SustainableFinance in East Africa. -- #MakingFinanceWork #EAC #EACDevelopment #CapitalMarkets -- Evans Osano, DBA, Jemima Gathumi, Mary M. Njuguna, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Victor Nkiiri, Vimal Parmar, CFA, MBA, Adebayo Araoye, Sandy O. Okoth, Brian O. Yalla, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, MCSI, CIFA, Amos Mugi, FRM, Grace Pascal Mdemu, Joy V. Kendi, Lilian Bwire, Evelyne Matibe, John Ross (JR) SOGBOSSI, Dr Nyangasi Oduwo, Richard Matikanya, Pep Bardouille Herman Kamil, Godfrey Putunoi, Leonard Thotho, Dr. Olufunso Somorin, Yoan Raïh, African Development Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, The World Bank Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Sustainability-Linked Sovereign Debt Hub (SSDH), Central Bank of Kenya, East African Community.

New report!🌱 How do we build a resilient future for #Tanzania? The answer lies in unlocking early-stage climate finance. Our latest report 'Tanzania Early-Stage Climate Adaptation Venture Landscape Report', conducted by #FSDAfrica and Climate-KIC supported by Open Capital, offers a comprehensive analysis of the financing ecosystem for climate adaptation initiatives in Tanzania. Although the early-stage ecosystem is expanding, the country faces a complex financing landscape — with a slowly improving policy environment and a diverse set of financiers, yet a clear gap in funding for smaller ticket sizes. This report offers a roadmap for bridging the gap, empowering agriculture, water management and energy startups to scale their solutions and drive real impact. 🔗Download the full report and explore how Tanzania can rise to the climate adaptation challenge: https://lnkd.in/dtranQST -- Anne-Marie Chidzero Amos Gachuiri Beatrice Mubia Stephen K. Macharia Zee de Gersigny Judith Nekesa May Yego Keziah Kibata Alphonce Mwangi Olasunkanmi Olafare Ian Muiru Golda Bagaja Waithera Njiiri Loreen Njeri Sharon Chweya Juliet Munro Reshma Shah Mary Kashangaki Shannon Wangwe LENAH MORAA Christian Ekpo Neil Walmsley Tabe Dwinger Stephen Mburu Catalyst Fund Persistent Chrisphine Omondi. -- #MakingFinanceWork #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #Adaptation

Taxonomies or classifications are crucial for guiding sustainable investments, yet those currently in use are predominantly designed for foreign markets, often sidelining Africa’s green and sustainable projects. This gap hinders access to vital financing needed to drive the continent’s development. To bridge this gap, #FSDAfrica, in collaboration with African Development Bank Group and other regional and international partners, has embarked on developing an African Sustainable Finance Taxonomy. This framework will define sustainable projects across key sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and nature-based assets, unlocking new capital flows and aligning investments with Africa’s priorities. During the #AfricanConservationForum2024 in Nairobi, co-hosted by the Government of Kenya, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Senior Specialist, Capital Markets at FSD Africa, spoke with Minna Epps, Global Ocean Director, IUCN. Their conversation underscored the critical role of taxonomies in fostering the green and the blue economy. Watch the interview to learn how these frameworks can shape the sustainable future of #Africa. -- #MakingFinanceWork #SustainableFinance #GreenEconomy #BlueEconomy #CapitalMarkets -- Evans Osano, DBA, Jemima Gathumi, Mary M. Njuguna, Victor Nkiiri, Vimal Parmar, Adebayo Araoye, Sandy O. Okoth, Brian O. Yalla, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, MCSI, CIFA, Amos Mugi, FRM, Grace Pascal Mdemu, Joy V. Kendi, Lilian Bwire, Evelyne Matibe, Joao Sousa, Alix Chatton.

𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗔 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 As part of Building Bridges Week, African Natural Capital Alliance will host a closed-door luncheon that brings together leaders from the ANCA membership, ecosystem partners and Swiss-based organizations to discuss impactful solutions for financing nature-positive solutions across #Africa. Featured Speakers: • Dr James Mwangi, CBS: Group CEO, Equity Bank Limited • Patrick Odier: Chairman, Building Bridges • Rachael Pearson: Head of Structured Sales, RMB - Rand Merchant Bank • Kelvin Massingham: Director, Adaptation & Resilience, FSD Africa • Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM: Head, ANCA Secretariat • Biggie Tangane: Engagement Manager, ANCA 📅 Date: December 10, 2024 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 📍 Location: BB Connect Area, CICG, Geneva, Switzerland Stay tuned for updates and key takeaways from the event! -- #MakingFinanceWork #ClimateAction #SustainableFinance -- Dorothy Maseke ,CFIRM, Biggie Tangane, Kelvin Massingham, Hosborn Wamukoya, Itaúsa

Celebrating excellence with the 𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀! 🌟 We know that success is not just about the individual—it’s about the collective effort, shared goals and the drive to make a lasting impact. Today, we celebrate the achievements of our staff who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in our work and the continent we serve. A special congratulations to the following awardees: • Lynn Mutonga, Accounting Officer - Finance • Connie Mwololo Assistant Procurement Manager - Corporate Services • Cynthia Burudi, Programme Assistant – Capital Markets & Strategic Communications • Godwin Akwomi, Assistant Officer - Human Resources & Talent Management • Judith Nekesa, Portfolio Risk Manager - FSD Africa Investments • Allan Musumba, Assistant Communications Manager - Strategic Communications & Engagement • Elias Omondi, Principal Innovation for Resilience – Risk & Resilience • Wanjirū Kamau, Assistant Manager - Development Impact Keep up the outstanding work and together, let’s continue to reach new heights in making finance work for #Africa. -- #MakingFinanceWork #HRSpotAwards -- Hellen Maruti Kong'ong'o, HRBP, Brenda Kamboga, Allison Wainaina, Godwin Akwomi, Mark Napier, Matthew Rudd, Evans Osano, DBA, Juliet Munro, Kelvin Massingham, Stephen Mwithi, Anne-Marie Chidzero, Kevin Munjal, Kaara Wainaina.