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Learn about how blended finance can support regenerative agriculture and drive nature-based solutions at #COP16 today🌿 This event – Blended Finance for Biodiversity: The role of Private Sector, Philanthropy and Public Finance for Nature-based solutions – will hear from a range of experts, including a pre-recorded message from Regen10 Director Tara Shyam, on how we can mobilise finance for people, nature, and planet. Details below ⬇️ #Regen10 #Regenerative

Celebrating Our Impact: The Microleasing Fund is Empowering Communities “Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.” Albert Einstein We are thrilled to share a further milestone of the Microleasing Fund! As of June 2024, our partner SACCOs and MFIs have provided capital to finance 15,660 productive assets for farmers in the region. They have leveraged an additional 38% of own capital to address the growing demand. Since May 2023 farmers have acquired a diverse range of assets including farm tools, small transport and land leases. Climate smart equipment includes solar and biogas powered assets. We anticipate an increase of income for the farmers of USD 3.4 million over the next 3 years. Our partner SACCOs and MFIs have grown their workforce by 35 jobs during this period, employing 42% women which is promising in rural East Africa. On the same note, 69% of the assets acquired went to women. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our climate-smart initiatives, which align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By acquiring climate-smart assets, our farmers are significantly contributing to SDG 13 Climate Action through the reduction of CO2 emissions. This effort not only helps combat climate change but also supports SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, by promoting the use of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. By integrating these goals into our operations, we are fostering a greener and more resilient future for all. Our dedication to supporting women and promoting green climate products is driving inclusive and sustainable development. Together with our partners and farmers, we look forward to continuing our journey of positive impact. #Impact #Sustainability #CommunityEmpowerment #AssetLeasing #GreenEconomy #InclusiveGrowth #Gender #Agriculture #Agribusiness #Agriculture Finance #Development Finance

Announced today: Climate Asset Management has been awarded grant funding by the Green Climate Fund, to design a blended finance and technical assistance facility to scale regenerative practices in Sub-Saharan Africa. The facility will seek to mobilise private capital to accelerate the transition to regenerative and resilient agricultural systems, and if successful, could prove to be a blueprint for landscape-scale regeneration around the world. Pollination is proud to be supporting as a Strategic Delivery Partner, drawing on its expertise in unlocking finance for transition to regenerative food and fibre systems, its experience in forging public-private partnerships and working with Governments to shape policy, and its leadership in partnering with indigenous peoples and local communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eydhhYXr #COP29 #FoodDay #regenerativeagriculture #climatefinance

Credit to Green Climate Fund and the Governments of Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire, Nigeria and Zambia for their ambition to scale regenerative agricultural landscapes across Sub-Saharan Africa. Pollination is proud to be Strategic Delivery Partner to the initiative, working alongside Climate Asset Management, and a broad network of stakeholders across the 6 participating countries. Credit also to Laudes Foundation for seeing the potential in this initiative, building on their pathfinding work on Regenerative Production Landscapes in Tanzania. Regenerative Landscapes represent a new investment frontier that can drive transformative benefits for people, nature and climate, whilst delivering stable returns for investors. With this initiative, and the support of GCF, we aim to unlock significant capital to drive the transition to regenerative food and fibre systems. Green Climate Fund, Gabriel Boc, Nestan Devidze, Daniel Farchy, anita chester, Litul Baruah, Don Brenninkmeijer, Leslie Johnston, M.Sc., Laudes Foundation, Sara Farley, Barry Parkin, Rob Cameron, Roy Steiner, Nico Janssen, Michael Kwame Nkonu, Annelies Withofs, Yasmin Abdulwassie, Shishusri Pradhan, Lauren Baker, Patty Fong, Andrew Steer, Soojin Kim, Michael Tsan, Fabiola Salman, Alexandre Cheval, Arth Mishra, Jasper Dix, Isobel Whitehouse, Anna Draganova, Charlie Parer, Patrick Suckling, Jane "Carter" Ingram, James McKinney, CFA, Rohit Das, Simon Winter, John Heller, Pierre du Preez, Ali Merifield, Abraham Baffoe, Daleba Kpenahi

I’m excited to share the public announcement of an initiative I’ve been deeply involved in over the past 14 months. The ambition is clear: to demonstrate the impact and investment potential of agroecological landscape approaches in building resilient food systems across Sub-Saharan Africa. The momentum is strong: with the support of Green Climate Fund and Laudes Foundation Now, the real work begins in close collaboration with Climate Asset Management and the governments of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eydhhYXr Nestan Devidze, Gabriel Boc, Daniel Farchy, anita chester, Litul Baruah, Varun Joseph, Hendrik Buermann, Ali Merifield, Abraham Baffoe, Daleba Kpenahi, Martin Berg, Marc Jones, Caspar Bossom, Alex Healey, Varnika Chawla, Steven Lang, Patrick Suckling, John Morton, Ashley Woods, Dale Straughen, James McKinney, CFA, Charlie Parer, Penelope Choussat, Isobel Whitehouse, Arth Mishra, Jasper Dix

We are proud to announce that the Church Commissioners for England is one of the 190 financial institutions that signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge! By signing the #pledge, we have committed to protect and restore biodiversity through our finance activities and investments by: 1. Collaborating and sharing knowledge 2. Engaging with companies 3. Assessing impact 4. Setting targets 5. Reporting publicly on the above. Find out more about the pledge below. #FinanceforBioPledge #COP16Colombia #Biodiversity #Stewardship https://lnkd.in/dem3WvY

📢 BREAKING 📢 We are thrilled to be welcoming 13 new signatories of the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge on Finance Day during COP16 in Cali, Colombia!      We now have a total of 190 signatories from 28 countries with €22.6 trillion combined assets and assets under management!    We extend a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to our new signatories: Banco de Occidente, B Capital Partners, Berkeley Capital Group (BCG), Church Commissioners for England , Confluence Investors, Delubac Asset Management, DNCA Finance, Eiffel Investment Group, fama re.capital, Infranity, OP Financial Group, Synergy International Lda. and Universities Superannuation Scheme (Ltd).    By signing the FfB Pledge, the above financial institutions commit to take effective measures to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Announcing the new signatories' commitment on Finance Day during COP16 in Cali, Colombia underscores their dedication to protecting and restoring biodiversity.    Norval Loftus, Director of Synergy International Lda. commented on joining the FfB Pledge, “We´re on a mission to provide specialist financing to build the projects that will provide a sustainable and biodiverse future.”    Members of the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation actively collaborate in working groups on #engagement, #impactassessment, #targetsetting, #positiveimpact and #publicpolicy to reduce their nature-related risks and start acting on biodiversity.     More information here: https://lnkd.in/dqBB4u3n   🌱 #FinanceforbioPledge #COP16Colombia 

The "Funding Trends 2024" report by ClimateWorks Foundation. Dives into how philanthropy is addressing the climate crisis. It paints a picture of progress but also reveals where more attention is urgently needed. Key Highlights: 🔹 Climate Funding Growth 2023 saw a 20% increase in climate-focused giving, totaling $9.3 billion to $15.8 billion. Despite this growth, it represents less than 2% of total global philanthropic contributions. 🔹 Top Sectors and Strategies Clean energy, forests, and agriculture received the highest share of funding. Public engagement emerged as a leading strategy, focusing on grassroots mobilization and awareness campaigns. 🔹 Regional Disparities Africa and Asia experienced over 200% growth in funding since 2019. However, these regions still received only 20% of directed funds, compared to 60% allocated to the U.S. and Europe. Low-to-middle-income countries remain underfunded, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution. 🔹 Emerging Trends Methane reduction funding is growing rapidly, driven by its critical role in cutting emissions. Sustainable finance is expanding fast, leveraging corporate accountability and innovative low-carbon initiatives. Collaborative efforts like the Global Methane Hub show how partnerships can accelerate impactful action. 🔹 Brazil’s Rising Focus As the host of COP30 in 2025, Brazil is gaining attention for its ecological significance. However, funding growth in Brazil has lagged behind global trends, highlighting an opportunity for increased support. The report sends a clear message: philanthropy is moving in the right direction, but gaps remain. What can we do to ensure regions and solutions that need it most get the support they deserve? It’s time to step up together. #ClimateAction #PhilanthropyMatters #SustainableFuture

There is exciting news this week! Metabolic’s crowd investing campaign is live and you finally can have the opportunity to be part of real solutions for climate action, biodiversity, and social equality! Give a look to our video https://lnkd.in/ehKFwN5F to discover our work toward building a sustainable future for over 12 years. If you want to get involved check out the link https://bit.ly/4gzYmR1 and create an account to invest in Metabolic: together, we can turn big ideas into real change! *Please note: Investors must be EU residents or established companies with an EU IBAN number.  #duurzaaminvesteren #crowdinvesting #systemsthinking #metabolic

A recent report highlighted an urgent need for $700 billion annually to restore our natural ecosystems, crucial for combating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and supporting communities worldwide. But the pressing question remains: Where will this funding come from? At Pymwymic, we believe impact investing is essential to bridging the financing gap for nature restoration. Private capital aligned with regenerative values can drive profound positive change, complementing government and philanthropic efforts. Read more about the discussion ongoing at The Guardian here: https://lnkd.in/ej3FYU5B #ImpactInvesting #RegenerativePractices #HealthyFoodSystems