Richard Leftley

Agriculture forms the backbone of many economies, yet its vulnerability to climate change and market fluctuations poses significant challenges. At K. M. Dastur, we're not just insurers – we're partners in sustainable growth. Our consultancy services extend beyond risk assessment, offering holistic solutions that empower farmers and policymakers alike. From designing resilient insurance programs to advocating for supportive policies, we're committed to nurturing thriving agricultural communities. Connect with us to harness the power of insurance as a catalyst for positive change in agriculture. WHO WE ARE ➼ Insurance Broking and Risk Advisory Solutions 🌐 https://lnkd.in/deDNN34A ☎️ +27 (0) 11 326 3682 #KMDastur #agriculturalinsurance #beyondrisk #consultancyservices #policyadvocacy #farmersupport #thrivingagriculture #insurancecatalyst

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We’ve Got You Covered: Sign Up for the New AAK Benevolent Fund. We are pleased to introduce the AAK Benevolent Fund an AAK initiative meant to provide financial support during times of bereavement. This scheme offsets funeral costs for you and your nuclear family members, with an annual premium of KES 1,000, of which AAK subsidizes KES 300 per member. Coverage: Up to KES 100,000 per person . 🛑 Sign-Up Deadline: 25th September 2024 How to Join: 1. Open your AAK Membership Portal at https://members.aak.or.ke/  2. Navigate to PROJECTS and select Available Projects and click view 3. Download and fill the application form from the attachment button or access it here: https://shorturl.at/RV8R0. Email to [email protected] with the subject "BENEVOLENT FUND 2024" 4. Choose the Benevolent Fund and click Pay Now. 5. Enter the amount you would like to contribute (KES 700, after the AAK subsidy) and submit. 6. Proceed to pay. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Zq58O  To answer any questions you may have visit: https://shorturl.at/PaS0L

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Join IUCN and the Sustainable Finance Coalition at next week's #africasonservationforum #sustainablefinance pre-forum event on 25 June 2024. The afternoon session will see breakaways on dedicated finance solutions of which #biodiversitycredits will be one of those. Learn more about the Coalition's Model and Finance Solution Approach, and why finance solution #buildingblocks are crucially important to ensure that finance solutions reach #scale at point of impact. Harriet Davies-Mostert Elizabeth Gitari-Mitaru Conserve Global EarthAcre Candice M.D. Stevens Ellane Van Wyk

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DRCF: Delivering impact through cooperation  Published today, this new article measures the DRCF’s impact and how its work benefits regulators, government, industry and the wider economy. Read in full - https://lnkd.in/eSNq9e27 Some highlights - • Stakeholders recognise the value of our joint publications on topics such as harmful online choice architecture, which provide greater clarity of regulator expectations and help improve outcomes for consumers. • Our joint work and shared expertise have supported timely and cost-effective delivery including, for example, the DRCF AI and Digital Hub. This ambitious one-year pilot service helps unlock innovation and supports UK economic growth. • Internationally, the DRCF acts as a vehicle for greater cooperation and is inspiring the adoption of similar models.       We are keen to hear from stakeholders about the impact of the DRCF’s work and the approaches we can take to assess it. Please contact [email protected] to share your views.  #digital #regulation #cooperation

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Agroecology Fund grantee partner PELUM Kenya Association country coordinator Rosinah Mbenya and close ally Global Alliance for the Future of Food deputy director Lauren Baker make a case for vital need to fund food systems for climate action. "Community leaders from the Global South who are present at #COP29 are making a strong case for direct funding to smallholder farmers and fishers, who are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis while contributing the least to it. #Grassroots movements are showing how agriculture can contribute to #climate change mitigation as well as adaptation, elevating important links between local solutions and global negotiations. How we feed the world and climate-proof food systems through increasingly extreme weather events are among the biggest challenges of our times. This is why we urgently need more climate finance to build resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems." https://lnkd.in/gY2Ku_AS

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As day 10 of #COP29 comes to a close, the spotlight remains on the stalemate in climate finance talks, with no progress on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) to support poorer nations. Sophie Morello delves into the challenges delegates face, including ensuring funds reach vulnerable regions like Afghanistan without misuse. Urbanisation, transport, and tourism also featured today, with Article 6’s carbon credit framework offering new opportunities for tourism to offset emissions. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejF4_9kA Tomorrow’s focus shifts to nature, biodiversity, and equality- will we finally see momentum?

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ICMIF member IBISA NETWORK has partnered with VisionFund International, the financial empowerment and livelihood arm of World Vision, to launch “ClimaCash+,” a groundbreaking suite of #parametric climate #insurance products designed to empower communities of #climate adversity to respond quickly even before a disaster happens. https://lnkd.in/e8FVcHeK Inspired by the concept of HospiCash insurance, a well-known model in the health insurance, IBISA says ClimaCash+ offers a simple, fast, and relevant lifeline to communities impacted by climate events. With rapid payouts triggered by specific weather conditions, IBISA believes this innovative solution is set to change the way financial resilience is enabled. This innovative programme was recently launched in Kenya and will serve as a model for expanding to other geographical areas facing similar climate challenges. IBISA and VisionFund are collaborating with local partners to ensure the initiative’s effectiveness and sustainability. “At IBISA, our vision is to make climate insurance mainstream, bridging the protection gap and enhancing resilience in underserved markets,” explained Maria Mateo Iborra, CEO of IBISA. “This new category of products is designed to simplify and expand access to protection for vulnerable communities. Our partnership with VisionFund highlights our shared commitment to innovation, and we believe ClimaCash+ has the potential to be a true game-changer in the realm of climate insurance.” Read the story in full: https://lnkd.in/e8FVcHeK #ParametricInsurance #ClimaCashPlus #ClimateResilience #Innovation #SustainableFuture Annette Houtekamer

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The escalating climate crisis is disproportionately affecting Africa's most marginalised communities, from farmers facing failed harvests to refugees displaced by natural disasters. On 18 November, at COP29, ARC Ltd. will host a panel discussion exploring how the hybrid mutual insurer and its partners drive innovative solutions to protect these people’s livelihoods from the devastating impacts of droughts, floods and Tropical cyclones. Our Head of Humanitarian Insurance, Gloria Womitso, will be moderating the session. A government representative from an ARC Ltd. member state will deliver opening remarks on how inclusive recovery plans are changing lives on the ground. Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu, CEO of ARC Ltd., will outline the organisation's vision to scale its solutions to sectors like education. Sylvie Wabbes, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will share insights on initiatives for securing food through anticipatory action and financial resilience. Marc Regnault de la Mothe, World Food Programme (WFP), will discuss how their risk-layering approach integrates with ARC Ltd.'s insurance solutions. Solomon Thomas, UNICEF, will highlight financial tools to protect children and youth from climate vulnerabilities. Ann Vaughan, USAID, will showcase impactful investments in scalable climate risk solutions. Lastly, Wampie Libon, Director of Inclusive Green Growth and Arctic Ambassador at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Netherlands, will give the closing remarks, reflecting on the importance of these partnerships and solutions for building long-term resilience in affected populations. #COP29 #ClimateFinance #DisasterRiskInsurance #ResilienceBuilding #FoodSecurity #CARICOM #Africa Eva Grace Kavuma Lindelwe Lesley Ndlovu Malvern C. Ange Nothando Chitate Anaïs SYMENOUH Yusuf Bodiat Gloria Womitso Avinash Ramessur Eleanor Kigen

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Balancing nature, economy, and society – for a safe and just future 🌱 Global biodiversity loss and climate change are part of an escalating polycrisis driven by humanity’s excessive exploitation of nature for financial gain. But how do we reverse this trend? David Obura, Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa and Chair of IPBES, will explore how we can balance nature, economy, and society to pave the way for a safe and just future. 📢 What: Lecture (in English), without registration! 📅 When? 01.10.2024, 2 pm 📍 Where? Green Lecture Hall, Arthur-von-Weinberg-Haus, Frankfurt (also available online afterwards) Join us to learn how fostering a healthy natural environment at the local level can provide both ecological and economic benefits. 🔗 Further information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eadVwZj7. #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Nature #Economy #JustFuture #Science #GoetheUni #Event #Sealife Cooperation with: Senckenberg Nature Research and Leibniz-Gemeinschaft

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For profit investments go way beyond the purchase of credits. Join the webinar next Tuesday, November 12th, for a deep dive into nature finance. We will highlight examples where public and private capital combine to create for profit investment incentives in nature restoration.

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"Our economies and livelihoods depend on nature. If we fail to manage these resources sustainably, we risk losing vital benefits like food, water, and climate regulation," says SEI Africa – Stockholm Environment Institute Centre Director ,Philip Osano, in an interview with Peter Musa at NationAfrica. 🌍 💦 Experts urge that safeguarding natural resources through sustainable practices is crucial for mitigating climate risks and supporting communities. Economic and development activities must integrate measures to prevent over-exploitation of these vital resources. 🔗 Read the full article to learn more: https://buff.ly/3YRcuPC #ClimateRegulation #ClimateRisks #Resilience #Africa

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📰 🌍 Highlights from the BRokering Innovation for Decentralised climate finance & Gender Equality (BRIDGE) project Climate finance, especially finance for adaptation needs to flow to the local level where the impacts of climate change are felt. It is essential that this finance is not only accessible but also tailored to the specific needs of the relevant community.. We are tackling this challenge head-on  by improving subnational access to appropriate finance for locally-led and gender-responsive climate change adaptation action in Cameroon. Here’s how we’ve been making strides towards bridging the gaps to unlock finance for inclusive climate adaptation: 1️⃣ In-person Learning Lab in Yaoundé, Cameroon: In August, the BRIDGE project team convened for an in-person learning lab bringing together researchers, selected municipalities, over 30 knowledge brokers, representatives from Fonds Spécial d'Equipement et d'Intervention Intercommunale ( FEICOM), national government as well as technical and financial partners. 2️⃣ Leveraging knowledge brokers: The BRIDGE project team is harnessing the pivotal role that knowledge brokers and intermediaries play in advancing the climate change adaptation agenda. A topic that was discussed in a recent Step Change webinar focused on overcoming blockages in unlocking finance for locally-led adaptation. Watch the full webinar here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/db6hYy8U  3️⃣ Presenting at the Innovate4Cities Conference: At #I4C24, the BRIDGE team presented a session titled “Empowering knowledge brokers for climate finance and gender equality in Cameroon.” The conference was an invaluable opportunity to discuss the project methodology and first lessons learned with researchers and other practitioners to learn from each others' experience with tackling the transparency of the climate finance landscape. These lessons include:  💰 Knowledge brokers play a fundamental role in unlocking climate finance in Cameroon, but are undervalued and underresourced. ⚙ Widening the circle of who knows what about climate finance is a key step in enabling finance for locally-led and gender-responsive adaptation. 🗝 A set of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion criteria for adaptation projects in Cameroon are key for all tiers of government. Feedback and outcomes from #I4C24 will contribute to the upcoming IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities to be released at the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF 12). 🔖 Read more about the recent BRIDGE project activities here: https://lnkd.in/d2aS6DYe #ClimateAction #Adaptation #ClimateFinance #Inclusivity — The BRIDGE project is part of the #StepChange initiative, supported by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken

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Today is 'Finance, Investment and Trade Day' at #COP29 🍃💰 Our latest blog highlights discussions from the 8th Uganda Economic Growth Forum on how Uganda can mobilise #ClimateFinance for sustainable growth. Uganda’s development is increasingly threatened by climate-related shocks, especially in the agricultural sector, a cornerstone of the country's economy. The forum highlighted the urgent need for policies that prioritise climate adaptation and mitigation to safeguard Uganda’s future economic growth. Read more ⤵️

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Attending #ImpactWeek in Bilbao next week? Don't miss our very own Mariken van den Boogaard speaking on a panel about the potential of systems-change investing to drive transformative impact! Speakers on the panel will discuss: - How could impact funds adopt a system lens?  - What role could long-term grants, together with non-financial support, play to achieve system change?  - What could be a practical approach to system change in a sector as big as food? Drop us a comment below if you'll be there and would like to connect with Mariken! ⬇️ #fundraising #philanthropy #impactinvestment #food #sustainability

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In this recent Reuters article, Dorothy Maseke offers expert commentary on the alarming systemic risks that nature loss poses to the stability of #African banks. Her insights highlight the necessity of integrating environmental considerations into financial planning, emphasising that this approach is not just beneficial but essential for the stability of our economies. Dorothy’s contributions underscore the importance of aligning financial sector development with environmental sustainability, a core mission of #ANCA 🔗 Full read: https://lnkd.in/dxk_iJiE #SustainableFinance #NatureLoss #FinancialSector #EnvironmentalSustainability -- Kelvin Massingham, Hosborn Wamukoya, Kaara Wainaina

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Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and more frequent extreme weather are undeniable evidence of climate change. These challenges have left African countries facing unique vulnerabilities. Beyond adaptation measures, understanding climate science and sustainability practices is critical in the fight against climate change. In our latest article, we highlight how education is key! By leveraging technology Climate Education Platforms, Online Workshops, Webinars, and more we can make climate knowledge accessible to everyone. Ready to discover how these innovations can empower Africa and the world? Read on! https://lnkd.in/dKFgkunv

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