Webinar: Investing in A&R in Sub-Saharan Africa
Investment into adaptation and resilience (A&R) is a new idea or strategy for many investors. But in regions of the world already experiencing significant impacts from climate change - A&R is not theory - but practical risk management and an opportunity for both companies and investors. Sub-saharan Africa is one of those regions where flood, drought, tropical storms, and heat are pushing companies and investors to adapt.
Join us to hear from investors who are actively navigating the challenge and opportunities of investing in adaptation and resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Hear from:
Amaka Okechukwu Opara — WEAV Capital
Maelis Carraro — Catalyst Fund
Toffene Kama — Mercy Corps Ventures
Lizzie Merrill — Ground Up Investing
Adeoluwa Jimoh — Autodesk Foundation
Matt Eldridge — Gates Foundation
This program is part of the Climate Adaptation Innovation and Learning program, which is financed by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by UNIDO, in partnership with Climate KIC, Global Adaptation & Resilience Investment Working Group (GARI), and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).