As the climate crisis worsens, it is clear traditional forms of agriculture are no longer fit for purpose. Our global food system has led to water scarcity, biodiversity loss, diet related disease and erosion of farmer well-being, the effects of which equate to nearly $20 trillion each year. There needs to be a global transition to regenerative agricultural practices which prioritize the sustainability of our global food system. You can read our full report ‘Financing for Regenerative Agriculture’ here: https://lnkd.in/euTYhRx3 #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange
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Promoting the well-being of humanity since 1913. Since our founding, The Rockefeller Foundation has brought people together around the globe to try to solve the world’s most challenging problems and promote the well-being of humanity. Today, in a world capable of so much, it is unacceptable that there are still so many with so little. That’s why The Rockefeller Foundation fights to secure the fundamentals of human well-being—health, food, energy, jobs—so they’re within reach for everyone, everywhere in the world. Our approach is grounded in what we’ve seen work over more than a century: It’s inspired by science, rigorous about data, brings together and empowers others, and is focused on real results that improve people’s lives.
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In the US, business and homeownership have traditionally been primary paths to wealth accumulation, yet people of color have historically faced barriers in accessing these opportunities, widening the racial wealth gap. #ZeroGapFund invested in Apis & Heritage Capital Partners' Legacy Fund I to combat this disparity by converting companies with large workforces of color into 100% employee-owned. Their efforts have: - Mobilized $55 million in capital - Transitioned 3 businesses to employee ownership, benefiting 323 employee-owners, 90% of whom are BIPOC Together, we're not just preserving jobs but creating pathways to intergenerational wealth and economic empowerment. Find out more about our impact investing collaborative with the MacArthur Foundation: https://lnkd.in/enHhGbyX
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Diverse and minority-led businesses are a growing segment of American firms, yet many face significant challenges accessing investment capital needed for growth. #ZeroGapFund invested in Founders First Capital Partners to address this funding gap for underserved small businesses led by women, military veterans, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC founders. Impact highlights: - Mobilized $119+ million in capital - Facilitated 35 loans to small and medium businesses, with 89% benefiting individuals from underserved groups Together, we're fostering inclusive economic opportunities and driving meaningful impact in diverse communities. Learn more about our impact investing collaborative with the MacArthur Foundation in our 2023 State of the Portfolio report: https://lnkd.in/enHhGbyX
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Women entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia often encounter significant barriers to starting and scaling their businesses, often due to limited access to financing. That's why #ZeroGapFund invested in Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) to champion women entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia through enhanced access to capital via the Women’s Livelihood Bond II. The impact speaks volumes: •Mobilized $10.5 million in capital •Expanded access to capital and support for 114,300 women in emerging markets •Supported 18,000+ women in attending financial literacy training sessions Learn more about our impact investing collaborative with the MacArthur Foundation in our 2023 State of the Portfolio report: https://lnkd.in/enHhGbyX
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The correct answer is “A dish of delicacies.” Read the story here: https://lnkd.in/dAAHc_p8 #MatterOfImpact
We shared this story about Chef Rodrigo Pacheco, who’s on a quest to create a sustainable food corridor from the Galapagos to the Amazon. Can you find the correct answer to the question below? Article: https://lnkd.in/dAAHc_p8
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We shared this story about Chef Rodrigo Pacheco, who’s on a quest to create a sustainable food corridor from the Galapagos to the Amazon. Can you find the correct answer to the question below? Article: https://lnkd.in/dAAHc_p8
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"When people discuss climate, they talk about the Amazon. And that's important. But we have to focus on the semi-arid areas too. Why? Because most climate migration will come from there. And those areas are very important to food security." - Carlos Magno As droughts become more frequent and severe across Latin America, #BigBets Climate Fellow Carlos Magno is leading a multi-country initiative to: - Ensure equitable access to water and land - Boost food security in vulnerable communities - Develop climate-adaptive agricultural technologies Discover how Carlos and our other #BigBets Climate Fellows are reimagining climate solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean. Read: https://lnkd.in/ezNyrw-i #MatterOfImpact #BigBets #ClimateAction
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"Women are on the frontlines, but often not among the decision-makers" - Xiomara Acevedo. Meet Xiomara, a #BigBets Climate Fellow bringing women's voices to the forefront of climate policy. Why? - Women face disproportionate climate impacts. - Often primary caregivers, women offer vital insights into community vulnerabilities and needs. - Including women's perspectives leads to more equitable and effective practices. Xiomara's organization, Fundación Barranquilla+20, has already reached over 32,000 people with climate education. Her #BigBet aims to mobilize thousands of women to participate in local and global climate governance. Discover how Xiomara and our other #BigBets Climate Fellows are reimagining climate solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean: https://lnkd.in/eBZycF-N #MatterOfImpact #BigBets #ClimateAction
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Today on International #YouthDay, Plan International has launched the Youth Leadership Academy for Gender and Climate Action. We're proud to support the Academy as they invest in 40 youth leaders, a majority girls and young women, who are contributing to climate actions in Indonesia, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand. “The climate crisis affects the future of young people, despite their minimal contribution to its causes. Their leadership is essential for accelerating climate action," says Deepali Khanna, Vice President for Asia at the Foundation. Learn more below 👇
The climate crisis affects the future of young people, despite their minimal contribution to its causes. Their leadership is essential for accelerating climate action. On #InternationalYouthDay 2024, Plan International, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has launched the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) for Gender and Climate Action addressing the urgent need for leaders in the Asia and Pacific (APAC) region to work together with girls and young people as leaders and influencers for climate action and climate justice. With the Foundation's support, Plan International will invest in 40 youth leaders (70% girls and young women) who are contributing to climate actions alongside their peers and communities in Indonesia, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand. This project will also elevate the voices of the most marginalized groups, such as indigenous communities and ethnic minorities, by bringing their concerns to policymakers, consulting with them to understand how best to add value, and supporting their efforts to achieve positive changes. Read more about the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gYmhejbx Rajiv J. Shah Elizabeth Yee Bhagyashri Dengle Archana Soreng
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“Gastronomy is a vehicle to convey an important message,” says Rodrigo Pacheco, one of our #BigBets Climate Fellows. Rodrigo is crafting a future where biodiversity thrives on our plates and in our forests. How? By creating the Biodiverse Edible Forest, a corridor of protected land stretching from the Galapagos to the Amazon. This approach aims to: - Protect and restore biodiversity - Preserve ancestral knowledge of indigenous peoples - Create economic opportunities for local communities Discover how Rodrigo and our other #BigBets Climate Fellows are reimagining climate solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean. Read: https://lnkd.in/e-4XyVPF #MatterOfImpact #BigBets #ClimateAction