CIFAR Alliance

Reflections from the CIFAR Alliance Roundtable in DC 🚀 Earlier this month, we hosted an insightful roundtable in collaboration with USAID Climate Finance for Development Accelerator (USAID CFDA), Climate Policy Initiative, and BFA Global, at the stunning Chemonics International offices in Washington, DC. The event brought together brilliant minds shaping the future of #climatefinance to explore critical questions, including: ✅ How can financial products address the climate adaptation needs of low-income, vulnerable populations? ✅ What mechanisms can effectively mobilize private capital for resilience investments traditionally reliant on public or philanthropic funding? ✅ How can alliances like CIFAR drive greater impact by breaking barriers to collaboration and scaling innovative solutions? A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to these thought-provoking discussions. 🙌 As we look ahead, we're excited to invite you to our final event of the year: an Open Roundtable for CIFAR Alliance members and friends. This session will reflect on COP29 and share key updates from across the Alliance. Sign up to join us here: https://lnkd.in/d83FQiVe Nelly Ramírez Moncada David del Ser Maelis Carraro Graham A N Wright Jesse F. Ali Schmidt-Fellner Wendy Chamberlin Benjamin Mazzotta Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi Tyler Ferdinand Jane Del Ser Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran Shirley Mburu Juliet Munro Jaxon Love Timothy Rann Anna Lerner Nesbitt Catherine Highet Lilian Tan Maria Puch Alison Filler

What’s next after COP29? 🌍 As 2024 comes to a close, we’d like you to join us for the CIFAR Alliance Open Roundtable to reflect on this year’s milestones, connect with changemakers, and look ahead. What to expect: - Exclusive updates from Jane Del Ser on COP29’s key takeaways. - Exciting news from the CIFAR Alliance community. - A sneak peek at how we’re preparing to kick off 2025 with energy and impact. 📅 December 5th, 2024 ⏰ 9 AM EST 📍 Virtual RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dYtY2fRD We can’t wait to reflect, connect, and kickstart 2025 with you 🚀 BFA Global Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth World Resources Institute PayPal CGAP Better Than Cash Alliance FSD Africa Mercy Corps Ventures Catalyst Fund Climate Collective British International Investment Nelly Ramírez Moncada David del Ser Maelis Carraro Graham A N Wright Jesse F. Ali Schmidt-Fellner Wendy Chamberlin Benjamin Mazzotta Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi Tyler Ferdinand Jane Del Ser Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran Shirley Mburu Juliet Munro Jaxon Love Timothy Rann Anna Lerner Nesbitt Catherine Highet Lilian Tan Maria Puch Alison Filler AnnRita Njiru- Mugo Jesse F.

✨ICYMI: In September, the CIFAR Alliance hosted an insightful panel discussion on "Gender-Responsive Innovations for Climate Financial Resilience" during Climate Week NYC. The session delved into the intersection of inclusive finance, gender, and climate change, showcasing innovative strategies for building resilience. 🎥 Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dXt-v_wb Maria Puch Nelly Ramírez Moncada Peter Zetterli Kerry Dittmeier Jorge Gastelumendi Elisabeth Ballreich, CFA Anant Jayant Natu

📢 Save the date! We’re excited to invite you to the CIFAR Alliance Open Roundtable — our final event of the year! This virtual session is an opportunity to come together, reflect on #COP29, and hear directly from our representative on the ground, Jane Del Ser, as well as updates from the broader membership. We’ll also share some exciting announcements about the Alliance and preview how we’re preparing for an impactful start to 2025. 📅 December 5th, 2024 ⏰ 9 AM EST 🌐 Virtual 📌 Add to your calendar: https://lnkd.in/dbV6w83s We look forward to your participation as we wrap up 2024 and set the stage for an exciting year ahead! 🚀 World Resources Institute PayPal Better Than Cash Alliance FSD Africa Mercy Corps Ventures Catalyst Fund Climate Collective British International Investment David del Ser Maelis Carraro Graham A N Wright Jesse F. Ali Schmidt-Fellner Wendy Chamberlin Benjamin Mazzotta Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi Tyler Ferdinand Jane Del Ser Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran Shirley Mburu Juliet Munro Jaxon Love Timothy Rann Kelvin Massingham #CIFARAlliance #openroundtable #COP29 #2024reflections

The financial sector holds untapped potential to drive transformational change for communities, businesses, and ecosystems facing the climate crisis. But how do we unlock it? The Atlantic Council's report lays out key actions to scale private finance for climate adaptation and resilience, including: ✅ Making countries' national adaptation plans (NAPs) investible and transparent ✅ Providing technical assistance to help emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) build adaptation capacity and foster public-private collaboration ✅ Aligning frameworks and disclosures to help stakeholders plan and invest with clarity ✅ Boosting transparency and access to public and philanthropic capital to catalyze private investments ✅ Expanding insurance solutions like parametric insurance for ecosystems, assets, and vulnerable communities ✅ Investing in nature-based and locally-led solutions that offer long-term adaptation benefits Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eKjihfuQ #climatefinance #resilience #sustainability #adaptationinnovation

Today, on Day 9 of #COP29, we turn our focus to the crucial sectors of food, agriculture, and water—industries where #MSMEs play a key role and locally-led adaptation is urgently needed. Jane Del Ser will be joining the UNIDO and Global Environment Facility strategic dialogue, "MSMEs Boosting Climate Resilient Livelihoods in LDCs," to discuss approaches for #MSMEs driving locally-led solutions and contribute to the upcoming GEF-9 strategy and programming. If you're at COP29, be sure to join this conversation and help shape the future of climate action. 📍 UNIDO Pavilion ⏰ 14:30 #MSMEs #climateaction #COP29 #GEF9 #climateresilience

As the response to the #climatecrisis evolves, the notion of climate havens is no longer realistic. Higher education plays a key role in shaping the future of #climateaction by educating and inspiring the next generation of climate professionals. What can institutions do to lead the charge and make climate action central to their mission? Join us for an insightful panel discussion hosted by Warren Wilson College, featuring experts who are rethinking how the educational system can better serve and motivate tomorrow's climate leaders. 🗓 Date: November 20, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 🎙 Moderator: Dr. Keith McDade, Director of Warren Wilson College's Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies Program Join us here: https://lnkd.in/dCMicQP6 Nelly Ramírez Moncada Jesse F. Jaxon Love Maria Puch David del Ser Tyler Ferdinand Graham A N Wright Wendy Chamberlin Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi Jane Del Ser Timothy Rann Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran

🌱 We're excited to see the CIFAR Alliance and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth featured in the World Bank's flagship report for our collaborative efforts within the Climate Smart Innovation Hub! This recognition underscores our innovative approach to leveraging digital finance to support low-income populations impacted by climate change. The Climate Smart Innovation Hub connects entrepreneurs with climate scientists, financial service providers, and investors to develop impactful tools that enhance financial resilience and promote environmental sustainability. This initiative showcases how strategic partnerships can empower communities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate challenges. Ali Schmidt-Fellner Carolina Zuluaga Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran Maria Puch David del Ser Jesse F. BFA Global Check out the World Bank report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTxwFRUr

🌍 Join High-Level Climate Champions at COP29 for a key dialogue on #ClimateProofingSMEs This special event, convened by Nigar Arpadarai, will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders to amplify the role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as critical drivers of the transition to a net-zero resilient future and explore how to galvanize more systemic and on-the-ground support for SMEs to respond to the transition ahead. We'll explore how SMEs can lead the shift toward a net-zero, resilient future and the frameworks needed to support them. ➡️ If you are attending #COP29, mark your calendars to join us and engage in strategic conversations, build impactful partnerships, and help shape the action plan. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gA_4NFEP World Resources Institute PayPal Better Than Cash Alliance FSD Africa BFA Global Mercy Corps Ventures BFA Global Catalyst Fund Climate Collective British International Investment CGAP Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Busara Global Resilience Partnership Climate Policy Initiative Rebecca Kershaw Nelly Ramírez Moncada Jaxon Love Maria Puch David del Ser Tyler Ferdinand Graham A N Wright Wendy Chamberlin Marco Antonio Del Río Chivardi Jane Del Ser Timothy Rann Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran

Last week, Nelly Ramírez Moncada participated in a panel at the IDB Lab Forum on "Independence with Rights: How Can Technology Improve the Lives of 250 Million Independent and Informal Workers in Latin America and the Caribbean" Some key reflections from the session: ✅ Technology has the potential to significantly improve the livelihoods of independent and informal workers by providing access to essential services, financial tools, and job opportunities ✅ Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial to creating an ecosystem that supports workers' rights and offers protections that enhance their independence and security ✅ From fintech to digital platforms, innovative technological solutions can address the unique challenges faced by these workers, enabling them to thrive in a changing economy A huge thanks to the panelists Gaston Wright, Gabriel Buenos and Eugenia Cortona for their insightful contributions, and to the organizers for making this important discussion possible! #IDBLabForum #informalworkers #technology #inclusion #sustainability