CIFAR Alliance

It’s #EarthDay, and we're hosting a roundtable that brings together innovators, investors, and climate leaders from around the world. 🚀 Join us at 9 AM EST / 4 PM EAT as we officially launch our Climate Venture Investment Co-Lab, unveil new toolkits for local planners and financial service providers, spotlight GSMA’s carbon tool for climate-smart startups, and showcase bold innovations from Africa and Latin America. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dRAqRDiB

How can financial risk transfer tools such as insurance, guarantees, and catastrophe bonds drive investment in resilience? Join Climate Policy Initiative and the Gates Foundation for a panel discussion: Advancing Development through Resilience to Climate and Financial Risks, where experts will explore how these tools can help manage climate-related financial risks, reduce the cost of capital, and unlock resources for vulnerable regions. 📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕓 4:00–5:00pm In the wake of 2024’s record-breaking climate impacts, this timely conversation will spotlight the financial innovations and policy reforms needed to safeguard development gains and accelerate climate action. Register here: https://lnkd.in/drQ68ND3

This #EarthDay, we're bringing together global changemakers for the CIFAR Alliance's third annual Earth Day Open Roundtable to spark bold conversations, share practical tools, and showcase innovation driving climate resilience across the globe. Here's what you can look forward to: ✅ The official launch of our Climate Venture Investment Co-Lab 🧰 New toolkits for community-level planning and financial service providers 🌱 A spotlight on GSMA's carbon tool supporting climate-smart startups 🚀 Live showcases of innovators creating impact in Africa and Latin America If you're a climate leader, entrepreneur, investor, or policy advocate, this is your space to connect, learn, and collaborate. We look forward to hosting you and celebrating progress together. 👉 Register here to join us: https://lnkd.in/dRAqRDiB BFA Global CGAP PayPal Better Than Cash Alliance FSD Africa World Resources Institute MSC (MicroSave Consulting) Mercy Corps Ventures British International Investment Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Global Resilience Partnership Climate Collective Catalyst Fund Global Environment Facility Women's World Banking Busara Climate Policy Initiative Juliet Munro Graham A N Wright Jesse F. Nelly Ramírez Moncada Amolo Ngweno Timothy Rann David del Ser Maelis Carraro Ali Schmidt-Fellner Wendy Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi Tyler Ferdinand Jane Del Ser Julián Felipe Rodríguez Shirley Mburu Jaxon Love Anna Lerner Nesbitt Catherine Highet Lilian Tan Maria Puch Alison Filler

We're honored that the CIFAR Alliance Annual Report was highlighted in the latest announcement from the High-Level Climate Champions, introducing Dan Ioschpe as the Lead Champion for COP30 in Brazil. Thank you to the HLC team for recognizing the work of our growing alliance. We remain deeply committed to advancing locally led, inclusive climate finance and innovation across the Global South. As we look ahead to COP30, we’re excited to keep building momentum with our partners and allies. Explore the full announcement and newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gXf_5nhn Read the CIFAR Alliance Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/dhcgj9aP Graham A N Wright Juliet Munro Nelly Ramírez Moncada Jesse F.

Join us this #EarthDay for the CIFAR Alliance Earth Day Open Roundtable—a global convening that advances bold, practical climate solutions. This third annual convening will be held on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST. It will bring together climate innovators and financial inclusion experts to showcase practical solutions to create real-world impact. The event’s highlights include the following: ➡️ The launch of the Climate Venture Investment Co-Lab ➡️ New toolkits for community adaptation and MSME-focused financial services ➡️ GSMA’s innovative carbon tool for climate-smart startups ➡️ Live showcases of innovators driving change across Africa and Latin America At MSC (MicroSave Consulting), we believe financial inclusion and climate resilience go hand-in-hand. Join us as we explore cross-regional innovations and tools that can shape a resilient, inclusive climate future. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggyCbA-K Let us learn, share, and celebrate climate impact—together! #FinancialInclusion #ClimateResilience #ClimateChange

🎉 The CIFAR Alliance is headed to DC Climate Week! We’re excited to join the global climate community in Washington, D.C. to accelerate bold, collective action toward closing the climate funding gap. With 70+ member institutions and 9 Co-Labs, the CIFAR Alliance is advancing innovation for climate resilience by connecting finance, tech, research, and frontline communities. Together, we’re co-creating real-world solutions for the populations most vulnerable to climate impacts. 📅 Catch us on Day 3: Climate Finance & Economy Day for our featured panel: “Bridging the Funding Gap in Climate Innovation.” We'll explore strategies to mobilize capital, drive inclusive innovation, and scale adaptation where it’s needed most. We look forward to connecting and collaborating in D.C.! 👉 Learn more about CIFAR: https://lnkd.in/dbj4x4SB #CIFARAlliance #DCClimateWeek #ClimateFinance

📢 Call for Proposals: Innovative Tech for Water Security The world is facing a growing water crisis—4 billion people experience severe water scarcity each year, and over 2 billion lack reliable access to clean water. Climate change is making this worse, disrupting freshwater availability through droughts, floods, and rising temperatures. But technology can be a game-changer.   Mercy Corps Ventures' Climate Venture Lab is committing up to $1M to test first-of-a-kind water innovations in emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.    They are looking for innovative solutions that increase water supply, optimize usage, and strengthen infrastructure. Selected startups will receive up to $50,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, impact advisory, and access to a global network of partners. Deadline: May 2, 2025. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dxjQ6avi

We invite you to join us this Earth Day for the CIFAR Alliance Earth Day Open Roundtable, our third annual celebration of climate innovation and impact! 🌱 📅 April 22 | 9:00–10:30 AM EST This year's event brings together global changemakers to explore practical tools, bold ideas, and cross-regional innovation driving climate resilience forward. What to expect: ✅ The official launch of our Climate Venture Investment Co-Lab ✅ New toolkits designed for both community-level planning and financial service providers supporting MSMEs ✅ A spotlight on GSMA’s carbon tool designed to support climate-smart startups ✅ Live showcases of innovators driving change across Africa and Latin America Register here. https://lnkd.in/dRAqRDiB. We look forward to learning, sharing, and celebrating progress with you. #EarthDay2025 #CIFARAlliance #ClimateInnovation #SustainableFuture #ImpactInvesting #GreenTech BFA Global CGAP PayPal Better Than Cash Alliance FSD Africa World Resources Institute MSC (MicroSave Consulting) Mercy Corps Ventures British International Investment Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Global Resilience Partnership Climate Collective Catalyst Fund Global Environment Facility Women's World Banking Busara Climate Policy Initiative Juliet Munro Graham A N Wright Jesse F. Nelly Ramírez Moncada Amolo Ngweno Timothy Rann David del Ser Maelis Carraro Ali Schmidt-Fellner Wendy Chamberlin Benjamin Mazzotta Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi Tyler Ferdinand Jane Del Ser Julián Felipe Rodríguez Shirley Mburu Jaxon Love Anna Lerner Nesbitt Catherine Highet Lilian Tan Maria Puch Alison Filler

📢 Missed the CIFAR Alliance 2024 Annual Report? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dhcgj9aP In 2024, the CIFAR Alliance advanced climate resilience, inclusive finance, and innovation, bringing together diverse partners to drive impactful solutions. We: ✅ Strengthened financial resilience for vulnerable communities through inclusive climate finance ✅ Elevated the voices of affected people in climate adaptation efforts ✅ Expanded partnerships in carbon finance, climate-smart agriculture, and blue economy solutions ✅ Catalyzed innovation through Co-Labs, research, and global convenings 📖 See how we're driving impact and what's ahead. 🚀 #ClimateAction #CIFARAlliance #Resilience #InclusiveFinance #Innovation BFA Global CGAP PayPal Better Than Cash Alliance FSD Africa World Resources Institute MSC (MicroSave Consulting) Mercy Corps Ventures British International Investment Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Global Resilience Partnership Climate Collective Catalyst Fund Global Environment Facility Women's World Banking Busara Climate Policy Initiative

🚨 DEADLINE ALERT! 🚨 The deadline to submit your session ideas for the Metrics from the Ground Up Conference is fast approaching! This is your chance to share emerging measurement practices and spark meaningful discussions on key topics. 💡We have already received some great proposals, but there’s still time to add yours! ⚠️Collaboration is encouraged! Multiple organizations can team up to lead a session, so feel free to partner with others. Just let us know if you’re collaborating when submitting. 🔗Submit here 👉 https://ow.ly/o1JB50VkvPO 📅 Deadline: March 22, 2025 #MetricsConference #ESG #AI #ClimateChange #CircularEconomy #SROI #GenderLens #Evaluators #IMM #CallForProposals #ImpactMeasurement Builders Vision IKEA Foundation ANDE East Africa ANDE South Asia ANDE West Africa ANDE East and Southeast Asia ANDE Southern Africa ANDE Latinoamérica