Climate Action

Unlocking capital into climate action

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Vision

Connecting unusual allies in climate action

The Climate Action Platform aims to unlock capital in a more targeted and effective manner into climate solutions. We create an effective way for AVPN members to improve their practices and champion thought leadership by sharing lessons, knowledge, and solutions. We connect diverse allies in climate action to move more capital towards maximum impact.

USD 29.4 trillion

Climate investment opportunity in emerging markets by 2030 (source: International Finance Corporation)

What we do

What we want to achieve

Asian leadership

We showcase Asia Pacific leadership on sustainability. We develop communities of Asia-based, climate-aware social investors. We build local-regional-global bridges.

Climate+

We explore multi-sector implications of climate challenges. We build capacity, know-how and best practice to deploy capital towards climate action. We drive financial interventions for green recovery.

Capital mobilisation

We surface innovative opportunities to activate capital in different markets. We facilitate member-led initiatives, collaborations, and funds. We build a pipeline of high-impact organisations, recommended by AVPN members, and involve both public and private stakeholders.

Members in the community

Leverage the climate action ecosystem

Scaling Domestic Climate Philanthropy in India

Climate Action Series

Existing climate finance volumes are insufficient to meet the current climate goals in India, and will need to be supplemented with budget revenue, international climate finance and private investments. AVPN will convene a series of events to galvanise more action in the philanthropic sector within the region.

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SUSTAINABILITY DIALOGUE SERIES

Surfacing cutting edge solutions and sustainable business practices

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is a concept familiar with most businesses and financers and its importance is expected to continue growing as Asian governments are setting up national plans, ambitions and regulations for a low-carbon future as part of the Paris Agreement and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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DEAL SHARE PLATFORM

Deals on Climate Mitigation

Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN members. When you click through, you will be prompted to login as a member.

ATEC: Decarbonising Cooking at Scale in Asia and beyond

By ATEC Australia International PTY LTD.

ATEC exists to decarbonize cooking at scale in Asia & Africa. Through ATEC’s patented electric and biogas stove technology, households access paygo debt while generating data-validated carbon credits.

Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Health

Forum for the Future: Responsible Energy Initiative to support Renewable Energy in Asia

By Forum for the Future

The Renewable Energy Initiative seeks to support renewable energy actors in Asia in adopting policies and practices that make the production and deployment of renewable technologies ecologically safe, rights-respecting and regenerative.

Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Circular Cities Asia: Empowering Young Sustainability Innovators in Asia

By Circular Cities Asia

Circular Cities Asia is working on a lean innovation programme for young innovators in higher education in Asia. They will learn about the circular economy and innovation and develop entrepreneurial solutions to environmental waste issues.

Climate Action and Environment, Education, Employability

Sheco: Marine Recovery Robot for Ocean Environment Clean-up

By Sheco

Sheco has developed a robot for marine recovery and water purification to clean floating contaminants, allowing marine businesses and organisations to easily manage contaminated water at their sites.

Climate Action and Environment, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene

Upcycling Label Waste for the Environment in Southeast Asia

By Materials in Works

Materials in Works is tackling Climate Change by upcycling paper waste from the label packaging industry via a proprietary upcycling solution.

Climate Action and Environment

Cleanergy Tech: Empowering Farmers through Sustainability

By Cleanergy Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd

We are empowering farmers to adopt sustainable agriculture.

Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Energy

DeyHaat Energy: Last-Mile Energy Access for Micro-Enterprises in Rural India

By DeyHaat Energy

DeyHaat provides clean, reliable, and affordable energy access to last-mile micro-enterprises in rural India through solar pico-grids.

Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Clear Plate®: Tackling Food Waste

By Beijing Vevolution Technology Limited

Clear Plate is an app that rewards people for not wasting food and carries out the virtue of cherishing food. An AI is used to distinguish between finished and unfinished plates, and rewards users with clear plates with points to redeem for rewards or charitable giving.

Climate Action and Environment

DEAL SHARE PLATFORM

Deals on Climate Adaptation

Support and scale high-impact solutions that have been endorsed by AVPN members. When you click through, you will be prompted to login as a member.

Wishulada: Sustainable Arts from Waste Materials in Thailand

By Wishulada

Wishulada provides design service and creates sustainable arts from wasted materials to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire the society to maximize the use of things around us.

Arts and Culture, Climate Action and Environment

WIN Foundation: Water Resource Management for Marginal Farmers in India

By Wheels India Niswarth (WIN) Foundation

The project aims to conserve natural resources using science and applying it to field work with participation from local communities and beneficiaries like small and marginal farmers, women and youth.

Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Employability, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene

Ocean Material Group: Tackling Ocean Plastic Pollution through Circular Economy

By Ocean Material Group

Ocean Material Group works to prevent ocean plastic pollution through an impactful solutions platform for circular materials, upstream solutions like infrastructure and educational projects, and its network of stakeholders committed to ending ocean plastic pollution.

Climate Action and Environment, Education, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Sheco: Marine Recovery Robot for Ocean Environment Clean-up

By Sheco

Sheco has developed a robot for marine recovery and water purification to clean floating contaminants, allowing marine businesses and organisations to easily manage contaminated water at their sites.

Climate Action and Environment, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene

Upcycling Label Waste for the Environment in Southeast Asia

By Materials in Works

Materials in Works is tackling Climate Change by upcycling paper waste from the label packaging industry via a proprietary upcycling solution.

Climate Action and Environment

Pumpkin Plus Agro Innovation Limited: Innovations for Agriculture

By Pumpkin Plus Agro Innovation Limited

We are transforming traditional agriculture into an agribusiness system by adopting a climate smart solution of “Sandbar Cropping”, led by the women and youths in Bangladesh.

Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

DeyHaat Energy: Last-Mile Energy Access for Micro-Enterprises in Rural India

By DeyHaat Energy

DeyHaat provides clean, reliable, and affordable energy access to last-mile micro-enterprises in rural India through solar pico-grids.

Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Mekong Dam Monitor

By Stimson Center Southeast Asia Program

The Mekong Dam Monitor uses remote sensing processes to provide unparalleled, near-real time reporting on reservoir and river conditions to communities and decision makers in the Mekong Basin.

Agriculture, Climate Action and Environment, Energy, Governance

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Research & Insights

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Blogs

Refreshing content for your daily reading covering multiple topics.

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Climate Action and Environment

B Current Fusion Talks: The Data-driven Approach to Build Climate Resilience and Mitigate Business Risk

Climate Action and Environment

10 Steps to Assess High Quality Nature-Based Solution Projects and Credits

Climate Action and Environment

Education in the Age of Climate Crisis: How Teacher Autonomy Can Be the Innovation We Need

Climate Action and Environment, Gender

At COP27, a Call to Root Climate Action and Justice in Land Rights for Women and Rural Communities

Climate Action and Environment

Creating a Pipeline for Economic Growth in Myanmar

Climate Action and Environment, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene

What Social Change Looks Like When Communities Decide for Themselves

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Reports

Get in-depth knowledge about climate action and environment by reading our reports.

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Climate Action and Environment

Climate Philanthropy in Asia

Affordable Housing, Ageing, Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Climate Action and Environment, Conservation, Education, Employability, Energy, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Governance, Health, Land conservation, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation and Hygiene

Philanthropy Handbook: Giving Effectively from Singapore to Asia-Pacific

Climate Action and Environment

Surfacing Innovative Solutions for Reducing Marine Plastic Pollution

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Case Studies

Check out the latest portfolio management and achievements from different origanisations.

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Climate Action and Environment, Education, Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation

Social Ventures Hong Kong moving social enterprises up through the dual engine and impact assessment

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Events

Check out all the upcoming events that are organised by us and our members.

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AVPNxMSCI: ESG Megatrends for the Next Decade

The Briefing Room: Chasing Southeast Asia’s Green Future

Introducing AVPN’s Climate Action Platform and Roundtable Discussion on Moving Capital Towards Climate Action

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Webinars

Deepen your understanding with webinars

Discover our Sustainability Dialogues and cross-sector discussions by Asian leaders on climate action.

Webinars

Impact Standards: Building a Global Consensus for a Sustainable Future

Webinars

AVPN x Circulate Capital: Catalyzing Capital to Advance the Circular Economy and Fight Climate Change in Asia

Webinars

Investing in a Better Future in Asia: Through the Lens of ESG Funds

Webinars

Investing in a Better Future in Asia: Through the Lens of ESG Funds

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News

What’s going on in the community

Blog

From Plausible to Possible: How Strategic Partnerships Can Accelerate ESG in Asia

14 June 2021

Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), though slow to gain traction, has captured the focus of investors, corporates, and financial institutions in Asia. It is a term that is hailed frequently in the financial sector, but it lacks universal benchmarks and a consensus on how it can be applied practically across different industries.
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