This project provided advisory services to analyze opportunities for the design and/or reform of existing domestic funds towards the establishment of national biodiversity fund fostering a Payment for Ecosystem Services approach in Cambodia.
As part of the GCF Readiness project “Improving access to climate finance in the Regions of the Kingdom of Morocco” implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Rio Impact advised the design of a multi-sectoral National Financing Vehicle (NFV).
Leading a team of +8 national experts, and conducting national stakeholders consultations to develop the Algerian NBSAP “Biodiversity for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Adaptation”.
Development of pragmatic strategies and ideas to increase the financial resources available for the implementation of the National Adaptation Plan of Madagascar.
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.
