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There is an urgent need to stimulate private sector investment into areas highly disrupted by climate change, such as food production, water and natural environment, infrastructure, disaster risk management and nature based solutions. Climate finance for these sectors is critical to advance the Sustainable Development Goals, including alleviating poverty and supporting the most vulnerable groups. The question remains: how can we significantly scale up investment into goods and services which build resilience to the effects of climate change?

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Data and Information to tackle the Indonesian Entrepreneurial Market

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Supporting entrepreneurs at their earlier stages (Pre-seed to Series A), from different industries and models

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Action for Protection of Wild Animals is a Non-Profit that partners with local communities in Odisha, India, to work towards environmental sustainability, wildlife protection and livelihood promotion on a grassroot level.

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Series of practical guides to social impact strategy, assessment and communication

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Runs a community Based Eco-Tourism for environmental conservation of Buhatan Philippines while providing sustainable livelihoods for the community.

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An online community dedicated to building relationships between resource providers and SPOs working on or in India.

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Rising temperatures threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. From cities to remote villages, South Asian innovators are tackling the threat – working hand-in-hand with the communities in greatest danger.

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Innovative oil spill recovery and dam water level monitoring solutions receive a US$75,000 grant each to help save lives from natural disasters.

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The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in emerging markets.

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ASSIST Asia is working to provide supplemental learning for Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Students and equip them with green skills through a hybrid learning approach, ensuring future sustainable industrial practices in the Philippines.

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ASSIST is working on Master of Disaster Plus (MOD+), an informative, inclusive and fun-filled board game that aims to train children aged between 8-16 in the Philippines on disaster preparedness and active response to most common disasters.

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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.

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In recognition of the urgency of the climate crisis there are a number of businesses being developed in the region looking at how to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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B Current Impact Investment is the first impact fund in Taiwan, launched in 2014 through a club funding approach – by invitation only with an equal amount per investor per capital call. It aims to invest in early-stage impact-driven businesses that focus on sustainability, healthcare, education, and regional revitalization, aligning with the SDGs. It serves as a bridge between social entrepreneurs and HNWI/ESG investors and a platform to fill the impact investing ecosystem gap by connecting financial, human, intellectual, and social capital.

In 2021, B Current managed 4 impact funds by nearly 90 investors and invested in over 15 start-ups, and co-hosted 2 accelerator programs for impact-driven businesses and nonprofits, respectively. Every dollar invested by B Current was matched by three more dollars from other co-investors at the same run in average.

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Monsanto is an Indian sustainable agriculture company that delivers agricultural products that support farmers all around the world.

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3 min read What have been some of the most meaningful reflections this year? As we crossed into the new decade, challenges arose unabatedly. They exposed our fragilities, blind spots, and systemic failures. Yet, we have also seen humanity rising to meet the moment, activating communities for action, and walking the talk towards collective impact. In our new podcast series, Money Meets Mission, we curated some of the most insightful conversations and lessons learnt from the network. These topics range from hidden pockets of sustainable finance to successful systems change initiatives to embarking on a unique impact investing journey.

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APOWA: Action for Protection of Wild Animals

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APSIC Actionable Impact Management Guides

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Area Development of Brgy. Buhatan through Eco-tourism

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Artha Platform

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As Temperatures Soar, Philanthropy Can Power up South Asia’s Cooling Innovators