Institutional investors and managers in the UK predict significant growth in the impact investing market, with place-based investing gaining the most momentum, according to a Pensions for Purpose survey.
The Blue Revolution Fund, which aims to support the restoration of the marine ecosystem, has exceeded its initial €75m target, and aims to foster more sustainable practices in the commercial production of seafood.
The loans to boost financial inclusion and the hydropower sector represent the first direct investments in the Himalayan country by the two Nordic development finance institutions.
A consortium of French institutions have chosen Mirova to manage the Fonds Objectif Biodiversité, which will focus on investment solutions targeting biodiversity preservation.
The impact investing market is growing fast indicating mainstream acceptance of the sector. Still, the pace of capital allocation towards the SDGs is far from sufficient to tackle the worst effects of climate change and global inequality, according to the GIIN.
Impact fund manager Gaia highlights the challenges facing the transition to clean energy in sub-Saharan Africa in the absence of a viable secondary market.
The new index will give investors the chance to see what impact government policy is having on nature, and help assess a country’s nature and biodiversity risks, according to the firm.
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