The CIF

📢 We are excited to share new insights from an independent research study by BloombergNEF on how to maximize economic competitiveness and create enabling environments for clean energy technologies in emerging markets. CIF CEO Tariye Gbadegesin launched the report, at the #SE4ALL Global Forum in Barbados today. A few insights from the study:  💡Concessional Finance can be a vital tool for supporting developing countries in their energy system transformations. 💡Combining concessional funding with other instruments such as equity guarantees or capex subsidies can be an effective approach to help scale battery markets. 💡In exploring advancements in green hydrogen technologies, prioritizing finance to develop enabling environments can be crucial to developing potential in this sector. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eB-_9j-R

The CIF Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM) transforms traditional finance models to meet urgent funding needs to drive energy system transformations. By reimagining how we mobilize capital: ✳️ We can unlock billions in private-sector finance ✳️ CCMM offers investors high-impact opportunities in emerging markets ✳️ We provide high-impact and timely finance for critical clean technology programs in developing countries Learn more ⤵️ cif.org/ccmm

#India is set to mobilize nearly $1 billion in expected co-financing to adapt its energy distribution systems. With $70 million in CIF concessional financing recently endorsed by our governing board, India's investment plan sees funding for increased energy storage, improved transmission lines, and expanded energy integration. Learn more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/edzjsU4s

✨ Congratulations Brazil! ✨ The Government of Brazil recently presented their $250 million investment plan, including $47 million in CIF funding, to support nature-based solutions in the Amazon and Cerrado. The plan is endorsed by CIF's governing board and will: 🌳 Restore 54,000 hectares of forest in the Tocantins-Araguaia Basin  💼 Create 21,000 jobs  🌾 Combat deforestation, reduce emissions, and enhance agricultural resilience This marks the first ever CIF investment in Brazil’s Amazon forest! It also continues the partnership on protecting the Cerrado and the communities that depend on the biome for their livelihoods. Learn more 👇  https://lnkd.in/ex6FhVi3 Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima, Ministério da Fazenda Serviço Florestal Brasileiro Gabriel Lui Daniela Faria Vinicius Azeredo Paul Hartman Chitembo Kawimbe Chunga Amita Ramachandran

🌟 Celebrating Women’s Leadership and Impact! 🌟 In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay tomorrow, we honor the women who lead, inspire, and drive meaningful change. We are committed to supporting women on their leadership journeys, ensuring they have the resources, opportunities, and recognition they deserve. ✅ Breaking barriers: We invest in women’s leadership and capacity-building at all levels. ✅ Creating opportunities: Our programs empower women to step into decision-making roles and make a lasting impact. ✅ Driving change: When women lead, industries, communities, and economies thrive. Here’s to the trailblazers, the innovators, and the leaders shaping a better future. Your impact is unstoppable! 💪✨ #WomenInLeadership #BreakingBarriers #EmpowerWomen #FutureIsFemale #IWD

Explore the highlights and happenings at the Climate Investment Funds in our March Newsletter! 📬 In this issue: 1️⃣ Our governing board endorsed $143M in investment plans for nature-based solutions 2️⃣ Celebrating #CCMM at a bell ringing ceremony at the London Stock Exchange 3️⃣ #India and the #DominicanRepublic's Investment Plans for Energy System Transformation Endorsed 4️⃣ Investing in #Congo's Forests: Empowering Indigenous Peoples, Farmers, and Entrepreneurs Read the full issue, here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dpCWprZn

#Rwanda and the #DominicanRepublic hold valuable insights on how to harness nature-based solutions to achieve transformational impacts. These two countries were the first investment plans endorsed under CIF's Nature, People, and Climate Program last year. Hear from Emilie Uwase (PhD Candidate) from Rwanda and Rodrigo Fincheira from Dominican Republic on how they developed their investment plans from design to delivery and the lessons learned along the way ⤵️  https://lnkd.in/ec9RmzK2 https://lnkd.in/emVWeaK3

We were thrilled to welcome nine new members and ten new observers to our governing board last week! We're looking forward to continuing our work with fresh perspectives and strengthened collaboration. Seth Agbeve, Adidjatou HASSAN, Mahamat Abdoulaye Issa, Kamara Tamba Benjamin, Ronald Inyangala, Zerihun Getu, Shannon Bedminister, Shattyk Tastemirova, Sivendra Michael, Koin Uriam-Kiritione We are also grateful to our outgoing members who have completed their three-year terms. Your contributions have have been invaluable in advancing our mission and driving impactful change. Juan Rodrigo Walsh, Ishwori Prasad Aryal, Iniobong Abiola-Awe Ph.D, Chaibou DAN BAKOYE, Claire Bernard, Dolly Kenga, Nefret Haroon Learn more about our governing board structure ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eE8-cpTf

The Zambezi River Basin's $60.35M investment plan will address regional challenges for five countries along the basin, including #Namibia, #Malawi, #Mozambique, #Tanzania, and #Zambia. This ambitious project will support: 🌱 Forest restoration and ecosystem recovery 🦁 Protecting wildlife and enhancing biodiversity 🌏 Mobilizing over $10 in expected co-financing for every $1 invested 🌳 Engaging the private sector through voluntary carbon markets 👥 Supporting alternative livelihoods for forest-adjacent communities Learn more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e_nSvzrM African Development Bank Group, The World Bank, Zambezi Watercourse Commission, UN Convention to Combat Desertification, The Commonwealth, Mweshi Katongo, Chibamba Kanyama, Mwasiti Ally Rashid, Patience Tembo

📣 CIF's governing board has endorsed $143 million to invest in nature-based solutions in Brazil, Kenya, and the Zambezi River Basin! 🌱   This funding, part of our Nature, People, and Climate (NPC) program, is expected to mobilize nearly $1 billion in co-financing, with outstanding private sector engagement for nature.   🌳 #Brazil: $47M in CIF funding will support a $250 million plan to restore 54,000 hectares of forest between the #Amazon and the #Cerrado, create 21,000 jobs, and combat illegal deforestation.    🐘 #Kenya: $35.66M will boost wildlife and ecotourism efforts, benefiting the economy and Indigenous communities.    🌊 #Zambezi River Basin: $60.35M to protect ecosystems and support livelihoods for 51 million people living along the riverbanks, across six countries.    Additionally, #IndigenousPeoples and local communities in these countries will access $15M in direct funding through CIF’s Dedicated Grant Mechanism.   Learn more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/d3U_VYZc   African Development Bank Group, IFC - International Finance Corporation, The World Bank, Zambezi Watercourse Commission, Mweshi Katongo, Mxolisi Sibanda, The Commonwealth, Cathrine Mutambirwa, UN Convention to Combat Desertification, Ministério do Meio Ambiente e Mudança do Clima, Serviço Florestal Brasileiro