The Challenge
Food systems and agriculture provide sustenance fundamental to human survival and underpin the livelihoods of more than 3.8 billion people. Yet current production methods are responsible for significant biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, and approximately one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions.
With global temperatures having exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels on an annual basis for the first time in 2024, the urgency of shifting towards climate-adaptive agricultural models has never been greater.
We work across the agri-food financing landscape to design and structure solutions that direct capital where it is most needed – from climate-adaptive frameworks for smallholder farmers to investment facilities for large-scale transitions such as agroforestry. We partner with implementing organisations to ensure that financed initiatives are operationally as well as financially viable, and that food systems become more resilient, equitable, and aligned with climate and biodiversity goals.
Assessing the climate vulnerability and transition opportunities within specific food systems and agricultural landscapes – identifying priority interventions, quantifying the capital required, and evaluating the suitability of existing financing instruments based on context-specific considerations.
Designing innovative financing structures supporting the shift toward climate-adaptive agriculture across diverse scales and geographies – from smallholder resilience bonds to large-scale agroforestry investment facilities and blended structures for food system transitions.
Partnering with implementing organisations to operationalise sustainable agri-food initiatives, providing the financial and business model support needed to ensure food systems are resilient, reliable, and equitable for all participants over the long term.
Outcome-based instruments financing climate-resilient agricultural practices for smallholder farmers, with returns linked to verified adaptation outcomes.
Blended finance facilities for large-scale agroforestry transitions, combining carbon revenues, sustainable commodity premiums, and impact investment.
Multi-tranche structures combining concessional and commercial capital to fund sustainable food system transitions that would not attract purely commercial finance on standalone terms.
Working capital and trade finance instruments for agricultural value chains, structured around deforestation-free and climate-smart sourcing standards.
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