Our financing
We provide financing to climate change mitigation and adaptation activities within the nexus of climate change and development in lower-income countries and countries in fragile situations.
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Climate and development
Our operations target the nexus between climate and development. This core foundation recognises that climate change and poverty reduction are closely interlinked.
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Adaptation and mitigation
We prioritise projects focused on adaptation and resilience, and projects delivering synergetic adaptation and mitigation benefits.
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Private and public sectors
Through our operations, we are in an optimal position to support both public and private sector development, as well as activities linking the two sectors.
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Flexible financing
Our financing is provided on concessionary terms in the form of grants, loans and equity. These instruments can be used stand-alone or in different combinations as relevant.
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Strategic partnerships
For us, co-financing with strategic partners is a well-established way of working to leverage financing, knowledge and expertise.
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