CATAL1.5°T Initiative

We, at CATAL1.5°T Initiative, aim to strengthen local climate tech ecosystems in the Global South, to contribute to keeping the global warming close to 1.5° Celsius — and we can only achieve this through teamwork and collaboration.  The regional CATAL1.5°T platforms in Latin America and West Africa are run by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in cooperation with Climate-KIC, TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY and Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P. The CATAL1.5°T Initiative is funded by the international Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the German  Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Join this mission and follow our page! #CatalyseClimateTech

🏗️ Sustainable construction meets female leadership – Meet Ohel International, a pioneering climate tech venture from Côte d’Ivoire.     In a male-dominated industry, Noubout Ake Marina-Marcialle is breaking barriers and building a greener future, brick by brick. She founded OHEL INTERNATIONAL to tackle her home country’s housing deficit with low-carbon, durable, and affordable homes made from compressed and stabilized earth blocks (BTCS).     🔎 Discover how OHEL INTERNATIONAL bridges the gap with ecological construction and sustainable housing alternatives and how our accelerator programme has supported them.     Learn from the founder and CEO Noubout Ake Marina’s inspiring journey, the challenges she overcame, and how she’s paving the way for more women in climate tech and green construction.     👉 Read the full success story: https://lnkd.in/ei4mwafn    #CatalyseClimateTech #ClimateTech #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #FemaleLeadership #Accelerator #OHEL_International Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate KIC Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P  

"Open letter to African Ministers of Finance by mayors and governors of African cities“ 🌍 African mayors call for climate action – another powerful signal of the need to tackle climate change in Africa, together! More than 300 African city leaders, policymakers, and investors have signed an open letter urging stronger climate commitments and increased financing for sustainable cities. As urban populations in Africa rapidly grow, the call for resilient, low-carbon infrastructure is more urgent than ever. Here are the key takeaways from the open letter and public call to action: 1️⃣ Financing for sustainable cities: Mayors highlight the need for better access to funding for green projects, from public transportation to renewable energy. 2️⃣ Local leadership for global impact: African cities are leading the charge, proving that urban climate solutions must be driven locally but supported globally. 3️⃣ Opportunities for innovation: This push for sustainable urbanization creates space for start-ups, investors, and climate innovators to develop new solutions for Africa’s cities. At CATAL1.5°T, we fully agree with the transformative role cities and local action play in the fight against climate change. We are committed to supporting SMEs, start-ups, investors, support organizations, and innovators in West Africa to solve climate challenges. 📄 You can read the mayors’ open letter here: https://lnkd.in/gUadNhbA #CatalyseClimateTech #ClimateTech #SustainableCities #Africa #Innovation Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate KIC Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P

🌍 West African changemakers, it’s time to take action! 🌿 The CATAL1.5°T Climathons are making a powerful return this April, bringing together communities across eight cities in West Africa to tackle urgent climate challenges! 🚀 These innovation-driven marathons unite citizens, entrepreneurs, and creative minds to develop bold and locally rooted solutions. They don’t just spark climate action - they also foster awareness, strengthen local networks, and champion the inclusion of women and marginalized groups in the climate entrepreneurship ecosystem. Be part of the movement in: 🟡 Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 🟡 Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso 🟡 Cotonou, Benin 🟡 Dakar, Senegal 🟡 Kindia, Guinea 🟡 Lomé, Togo 🟡 Niamey, Niger 🟡 Nouakchott, Mauritania Let’s turn ideas into impact! Register now here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQtMziR8 #CatalyseClimateTech #ClimateAction #Innovation #WestAfrica #Climathon Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate KIC Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P Make-IT-in-Africa GIZ African Union GIZ Togo GIZ Senegal, Gambia, Cabo Verde GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS GIZ Côte d'Ivoire GIZ Burkina Faso GIZ Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea

🎉 Today, we’re celebrating all women – especially those who drive change in their community and in climate tech. 💪At CATAL1.5°T, we are proud to support them and work alongside them. Through our programmes, funding, and community-driven initiatives, we aim to ensure that women have the resources and networks they need to thrive. 🙏 We have been fortunate to have met many of them and accompanied them on their impressive journeys. From leading groundbreaking climate solutions to shaping the future of sustainable business, women in climate tech are making an impact every day. Over time, we have collected some of their inspiring stories about their businesses and insights. One thing unites them all: wanting to make a difference and believing in climate innovation. To name just a few: Bintou Traore from Poceram Barbara Adoléhoumé, from our partner Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P  Mili Romano, from Vexxel Michelle Gomberoff from Cirkula Marissa Cuevas Flores from microTERRA ➡️ You can read their stories in our insights section: https://lnkd.in/eveh-Kym 📷© Cirkula and © Vexxel #CatalyseClimateTech #InternationalWomensDay #ClimateTech #WomenInTech #Innovation #WestAfrica #LATAM Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate KIC Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P

🌍 Recap: Insights from the Hub de Inovação Climática! On February 20th, an inspiring discussion at the Hub de Inovação Climática Webinar took place, where startups and ecosystem leaders came together to explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive climate solutions in the Amazon region. 🚀🌱 During the session, participants learned about:  ✅ How the Hub de Inovação Climática acceleration program works  ✅ The benefits for selected startups, including funding, mentorship, and networking  ✅ Tips on how to apply and maximize opportunities in the program  The event highlighted the urgent need for scalable climate solutions and the key role of startups in shaping a more sustainable future for the Amazon. It was great to see such an engaged audience eager to take action! This initiative is part of the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development, within the International Climate Initiative (IKI) under the Climate Policy Program (PoMuC). It is implemented by GIZ Brasil, powered by CATAL1.5°T Initiative, and executed by Impact Hub | São Paulo - Floripa - Porto Alegre 🚀 Missed the webinar but still interested? Applications for the program are open until March 10th! Don’t miss the chance to be part of this game-changing opportunity. 🔗Apply here: https://bit.ly/48fR4kE #CatalyseClimateTech #ClimateInnovationHub #AmazonSustainability #ImpactStartups #ClimateSolutions #SustainableFuture Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate KIC Impact Hub | São Paulo - Floripa - Porto Alegre

🌍✨ CATAL1.5°T is proud to spread the word and support the Hub de Inovação Climática, which is designed to accelerate the startups all over Brazil that are active in the Amazon region. 📅 The call for applications is open until March 10th: https://bit.ly/4gJ7hi2 The Amazon rainforest plays a crucial role in maintaining global climate balance, with innovation and technology being its key allies in developing sustainable solutions. That’s why we are thrilled to support the Hub de Inovação Climática, an initiative designed to accelerate startups that are already creating and implementing impactful environmental strategies in the region. 🌱🚀 If your startup operates in the Amazon, this is your opportunity to scale your impact and drive real change. 💡 What does the program offer?  ✅ Connections with investors and major companies  ✅ Financial support for solutions  ✅ Participation in COP30 in Belém  ✅ Exclusive networking event with strategic partners This initiative is part of the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development, within the International Climate Initiative (IKI) under the Climate Policy Program (PoMuC). It is implemented by GIZ Brasil, powered by CATAL1.5°T Initiative, and executed by Impact Hub | São Paulo - Floripa - Porto Alegre. At CATAL1.5°T, we are proud to collaborate with such impactful initiatives, helping to accelerate climate solutions that will shape a more sustainable future for the Amazon and beyond. 🌿💚 #CatalyseClimateTech #ClimateInnovationHub #AmazonSustainability #ImpactStartups #ClimateSolutions #SustainableFuture Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate KIC Impact Hub | São Paulo - Floripa - Porto Alegre

🏦🔑 At CATAL1.5°T, we know that funding is key to unlocking innovation. The lack of benchmarks for SME fund performance is a challenge that directly affects access to funding in Africa – especially for climate tech, where investment is critical to scaling solutions. That’s why research like this from @Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P and @Argidius Foundation is so important. By providing data-driven insights, it strengthens the investment ecosystem and helps mobilize capital where it is needed most. 👏 Congratulations on the release of the report: "How Can African SME Funds Mobilize More Capital? Data and Lessons from Pioneering LPs and GPs." We can only recommend reading it! #CatalyseClimateTech #ClimateAction #Innovation #Sustainability #ClimateFunding Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate KIC Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P Make-IT-in-Africa GIZ African Union GIZ Togo GIZ Senegal, Gambia, Cabo Verde GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS GIZ Côte d'Ivoire GIZ Burkina Faso GIZ Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea

🌍🚀 Welcoming the 20 Selected Startups for the 2nd Cohort of the CATAL1.5°T Pre-Acceleration Program! 🎉 We are thrilled to kick off our second cohort of the CATAL1.5°T Pre-Acceleration Program! After a rigorous selection process with over 220 applications, 20 outstanding startups have been chosen from Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Costa Rica, and Mexico. 🌎✨ These startups showcase the innovation and talent needed to build a more sustainable future in Latin America. Each one brings creative and impactful solutions to tackle climate challenges. 🌱💡⚡ 🎉 Congratulations to the selected startups! 🇨🇷 Agrobioma 🇲🇽 Apical Bio 🇲🇽 BARAYxM 🇦🇷 Bioplastix 🇦🇷 b-Kapz 🇵🇪 Blume 🇵🇪 BFS Logistics 🇲🇽 Celal-Mex 🇵🇪 ECOTHANI PERU 🇵🇪 EKO City 🇨🇴 Elastic Energy 🇵🇪 EsBueno | reciclaje urbano 🇲🇽 Functional Wraps 🇨🇴 icolparts . 🇨🇷 ImPAQ The Folding Car Plegable 🇲🇽 INOVATE 🇲🇽 Mixterra 🇨🇴 OneFly - Feed The Future 🇨🇴 Power Compost SAS BIC 🇲🇽 Rearvora At CATAL1.5°T, we are committed to empowering these entrepreneurs with the right tools, mentorship, and networking opportunities to validate their business models and scale their impact. 🔝💪 #CatalyseClimateTech #CatalistLatam #ClimateInnovation #GreenTech #SustainableEntrepreneurship #ClimateSolutions #Startups #PreAcceleration The regional CATAL1.5°T platform in Latin America is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH in cooperation with Tecnológico de Monterrey and Climate KIC. The initiative is funded by Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ).

🌎 “Five Development Trends for 2025 in Latin America and the Caribbean”     💬 PNUD en América Latina y el Caribe brought together experts to discuss pressing trends that are shaping the region’s future. Challenges that also open doors to innovative solutions.     Among the trends discussed were:  ➡️ slow economic growth  ➡️ climate challenges  ➡️ digital inequality  ➡️ gender inequality     These trends echo the pressing need for collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and equality – values central to CATAL1.5°T’s mission of promoting climate solutions and fostering equitable growth.     💡 Let’s work together to address the challenges in Latin America and build a sustainable, inclusive future for the region.     🎞️ Watch the video for more details from the insightful: https://lnkd.in/e7zy2WBG.     We’re looking forward to the next webinar from the #DiálogosPNUD series.     #CatalyseClimateTech #DiálogosPNUD #Innovation Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) Green Climate Fund Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH Climate-KIC Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P