Impact bonds

To mark World Rhino Day on 22 September, Impact Investor spoke to the team behind the Wildlife Conservation Bond, working to help local black rhinoceros in South African populations recover from the brink of extinction.

The company, which processes hard-to-recycle plastics, is in talks with  institutional investors over the launch of a $340m bond to fund expansion.

The Finnish development financier and catalytic impact investor is aiming to fund 50% of its investments with private capital by 2030.

Turkey’s NAB is looking to galvanise impact investment by tapping into a vibrant local private sector and by attracting international players. However, several obstacles remain, such as the need to generate more awareness.

Impact bonds and social inclusion bonds are being used to help tackle the challenges encountered by millions of refugees and their host communities.