This project was designed to assist the Government of Benin in preparing concept notes and funding proposals for the main international climate and environmental financing mechanisms.
This project focused on the design of an impact investment fund dedicated to financing sustainable land-use initiatives, with a particular emphasis on agroforestry, biodiversity and the green economy.
This project aimed to build the capacity of development finance institutions (DFIs) across Africa to mainstream climate finance into their operations and funding portfolios.
Advisory services focused on designing a Green Climate Fund (GCF) concept note with the aim to attract GCF funding to unleash Côte d’Ivoire’s forest sector’s contributions to climate change mitigation and adaptation (Ecosystem-based Adaptation).
In the context of the WWF Africa Adaptation Initiative, this mission aimed to design and deliver a tailor-made training to WWF staff across Africa on securing finance for climate change adaptation projects, particularly focusing on ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) and nature-based solutions (NbS).
This project provided training for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) managers in the Mediterranean, focusing on effective fundraising strategies for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The aim was to equip MPA managers with the fundraising skills to attract more financial resources and sustain conservation efforts.
The Tany Meva Foundation needed a comprehensive financing and fundraising strategy to secure sustainable funding for its conservation and community development projects across Madagascar. In the context of this mission Rio Impact: Conducted an institutional analysis of the foundation’s current financial structure and funding approach. Identified new potential funding sources, including private and international donors. […]
Coaching to the MNP management team on biodiversity financing and resource mobilization/fundraising approaches.
Analysis of innovative and sustainable financing opportunities for MNP.
Development of an emergency fund concept, in close collaboration with key actors at the national level. Proposal of governance and capitalization approaches, and support for the selection of the appropriate legal form. Development of the call for proposals for the selection of a fund manager.
Establishment of a local operational structure, creation of the endowment fund and different funding windows, mobilization of financial partners. Design of a variety of financing solutions, including debt for nature swaps, climate finance opportunities, private foundations, and partnerships with the private sector.
