Ray of Hope Accelerator: Now Accepting Applications
The Ray of Hope Accelerator is designed to support and scale nature-inspired startups that are tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. This program is built with intention—empowering founders who are pioneering solutions that work with nature, not against it. Each year, they select 10 high-impact startups from Pre-seed to Series A stages, spanning diverse
Prosperous Land, Prosperous People: Scaling Finance for Nature-based Solutions in Kenya
This report explores how Kenya can boost funding for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and support communities. With current funding falling far short of the $1.2 billion needed annually, the report highlights pathways to mobilize public and private investments. It aims to inspire long-term strategies that nurture a resilient, nature-positive economy
Regional Director: Africa – The Climate Champions Team
The Climate Champions Team (CCT) is seeking a Regional Director for Africa to lead and implement the Africa’s regional strategy in support of the two serving UN Climate Change High-Level Champions. The role focuses on working with a diverse range of partners, including businesses, investors, local governments, and civil society, to accelerate voluntary climate solutions
Open Capital’s Women Entrepreneurial Opportunity Facility Project in South Sudan
South Sudan Women’s Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP) is an initiative designed to provide support to women-owned businesses, provide services for survivors of Gender-based violence, and strengthen the institutional environment for women’s empowerment. As part of SSWSEEP, the International Rescue Committee, and Open Capital, in collaboration with South Sudan’s Ministry of Gender, Child and
Accelerating Climate Innovation: A2D Facility Annual Event 2025
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is pleased to open the Call-for-Participants for the A2D Facility Annual Event 2025, to be held from 19 – 22 May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The A2D Facility Annual Event is a global platform designed to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, matchmaking, and networking amongst key stakeholders from the
Open Call for Applications: Accelerating Business to Empower Rural Women in Agriculture Cohort 2
CGAP is inviting financial service providers and agricultural businesses—including commercial banks, fintechs, agtechs, asset financers, digital platforms, food processors, and more—to apply for the second cohort of ABERA: Accelerating Business to Empower Rural Women in Agriculture. ABERA, is a CGAP-IDH collaboration. They work with financial service providers and agricultural businesses to improve their climate resilience