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Thanks to everyone who joined me and Rose Ochieng for, “Investing in Rural Resilience: Learnings from 25 Years of Impact” at this year’s The Global Impact Investing Network #GIINForum2024! 👉 Some key takeaways from our session below: 👇 🌱 🌍 Smallholder farmers and agricultural businesses are a frontline force for climate action, but they need a bigger slice of the $1.3TN in total annual global climate finance than the <1% currently flowing to them, to unlock their true potential. 👨🏽🌾 📈 Agricultural business are one of the most effective and scalable pathways to resilient and prosperous rural communities that sustain hundreds of millions of people around the world, by driving financial access, gender equity, youth workforce development and climate-smart action. 💸 🔗 Blended finance approaches (those combining impact investing and philanthropy) are a critical way to efficiently mobilize resources to agricultural businesses, involving and supporting them and rural communities more broadly, in a just transition to a climate resilient future. Root Capital #agriculture #agriculturalbusinesses #smallholderfarmers #blendedfinance #philanthropy #impactinvesting #climateaction #womeninagriculture #youthdevelopment #socialchange #socialimpact #justtransition

Why are social impact assessments needed? Interest in forecasting, monitoring and evaluating the social value generated by businesses, local government and nonprofits is growing as the SDGs, the broader ESG agenda, and country specific legislation require proof of impact. 📋 Social value or impact measurement tools are used by: 🌱 Public sector and government agencies 🌱 Nonprofit and charitable organisations 🌱 Impact investors and ethical bankers 🌱 Environmental and sustainability organisations Using SROI, can demonstrate the societal benefits of conservation projects — a vital step for integrating the value of nature into the global economic system. 🌎 #socialimpact #measure #tools #community

In the News ➪ The Climate Transition and Investment Opportunities for Family Offices Family offices are poised to play an essential role in getting more philanthropic and investment dollars off the sidelines and into climate solutions. Their ability to operate across the capital spectrum - which means they can provide different types of capital to support NGOs, start-ups, private foundations, and public and private markets - is especially beneficial in enabling a “fit for purpose” capital deployment strategy, meaning they can offer the type of funding that best fits the impact opportunity. Read more from ImpactAlpha here ➪ https://lnkd.in/eycMVDZG Bruce McNamer | Builders Initiative #regenerativeagriculture #climatechange #investing #familyoffices #investment #climateinvestment

Recently, Sonen’s Director of Private Markets, Carolyn Ezelino, participated in a session on navigating transition risk at Confluence Philanthropy's Climate Solution summit. The session underscored the urgent need for action from public and private entities to align with a 1.5°C decarbonized economy by 2050. While the costs and challenges of a just transition are significant, the costs of inaction may be even greater. In the panel Carolyn emphasized, “For this to work, we cannot exacerbate the divide that already exists – transition [to net zero] cannot mean a higher cost burden for vulnerable communities, it cannot mean a loss of livelihood, it cannot mean displacement. Success is a just transition.” #impactinvesting #justtransition

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 Our planet is not ours to own; it's a loan from future generations. We are responsible for safeguarding its resources, including forests, for our children and their children. This is the heart of impact investing Impact investing means using money to help the planet and people, not just to get richer. Investing in reforestation and afforestation means planting trees to bring back forests. Forests are important for cleaning the air we breathe, protecting our water, and keeping many different kinds of plants and animals alive. By putting money into projects that plant and protect forests, we're making a better future for everyone. It's like paying back the loan we owe to our children, ensuring they inherit a healthy and green planet. This is how we can truly care for our Earth - not just for ourselves, but for all the generations to come. #sustainability #inspiration #Investing

𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧 #𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚: The CLIMA Fund is a donor collaborative that supports movement ecosystems and communities on the frontline of the climate crisis. 🎉 What we celebrate about CLIMA Fund: they are 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 that are most impacted by climate change – while making the case for other funders to do so. They state: "People-powered grassroots movements drive social and ecological change by building an expansive popular base necessary for transformative climate strategies and policy reforms. They are sources of expertise, inspiration, and vision for their communities. They possess an intimate awareness of community needs and are the most effective in driving change since they have the greatest stake in the climate crisis." 👀 Read their recent impact report to know more: https://lnkd.in/e--s2TzU 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬? There are 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, movements, and communities around the world, but nearly all 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱. But there are 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 who have been bravely breaking the mold of philanthropy to prototype 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. That's why we'll feature a network funder every few weeks. We believe they deserve recognition for their pioneering work in supporting relational and collaborative-based approaches to change. 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦���𝘴: https://buff.ly/49uHuaj Read more about how the Fito Network is engaging funders for collaborative change: https://buff.ly/3wd0rQw

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

At LEAF, we are honoured to be part of a vital discussion at the Global Goals Summit 2024 Hybrid Workshop, hosted by Barclays. This prestigious event will explore collaborative strategies to analyse climate risk and enhance access to insurance products and services for populations most vulnerable to the devastating effects of climate change. Our participation underscores LEAF’s commitment to building financial and community resilience, as we engage with global leaders to develop innovative solutions that address the complexities of climate challenges. We look forward to driving meaningful change through this important dialogue, ensuring that sustainability and inclusive growth remain at the heart of our initiatives. #GlobalGoalsSummit #ClimateRisk #Resilience #Sustainability Be part of the change at the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Hybrid event (Sept 24-26), aligning with the hashtag #UNGA and hashtag #NYClimateWeek to shape a resilient future. Our CEO, Dr. Elizabeth Hausler will speak at a Hybrid Workshop with Barclays to explore strategies for managing climate risk and expanding access to insurance in vulnerable communities. Other panelists include: Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets Vijayaraghavan Palat, Founder and CEO of LEAF Neliswa Hare Head of Projects and Partnerships, Humanity Insured Wendy Smith, Wendy Smith Agriculture and Public-Private Partnerships Lead, AXA The panel will be moderated by Frances Cabrera VP of Citizenship at Barclays. You can still register to attend virtually: https://ow.ly/gqC650Ts8im hashtag #GlobalGoalsSummit hashtag #SustainableDevelopment hashtag #ClimateWeekNYC hashtag #CollaborationForImpact hashtag #ResilienceMatters hashtag #GlobalGoals hashtag #ClimateAction hashtag #PartnershipsForProgress hashtag #BuildChange

From growing our portfolio to 20 outstanding social enterprises to improving the livelihoods of over 140,000 farmers, there is much to be celebrated as we deepened our impact in 2023. Read more about this impact and the people supported by the Beneficial Returns community in our 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/g-B-ZsQN. #impactinvesting #socialenterprise #donoradvisedfund

The article "Building Our Power: Advancing Climate Justice through Regenerative Finance" by Jessica Xiao and Lauren Ressler, published in Nonprofit Quarterly, explores the critical link between climate justice and regenerative finance. The authors argue that traditional financial systems have perpetuated environmental and social inequities, advocating for a shift toward regenerative finance—a model prioritizing sustainability, community wealth-building, and long-term ecological health. Regenerative finance aims to empower marginalized communities by redirecting capital to projects that restore ecosystems and promote social equity. The article effectively highlights the need for financial systems to evolve to tackle both the climate crisis and social injustices. By focusing on community needs and environmental regeneration, regenerative finance offers a path to a more equitable and sustainable future. Collective action and community empowerment are emphasized as key drivers of this financial transformation. For those interested in climate justice, sustainable finance, and the role of nonprofits in systemic change, this article provides valuable insights into how regenerative finance can contribute to a more just and resilient world. It’s a compelling call for rethinking financial structures to support a healthier planet and more equitable society. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eU56NmrR