In new report, State Street explores the explosive growth and evolution of the #ESG movement and provides a framework for thinking about what comes next. ow.ly/1yua50JMH7T

Our latest research identifies the highest-impact business models for #refugees in #Uganda, featuring a pipeline of specific market actors and opportunities for #investment. Learn more: refugeeinvestments.org/resources/resp…

A new report by UN Development and Climate Bonds shows that an innovative financial mechanism has the potential to help address the triple threat of climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequalities. What is it, and why is it important? A thread 👇

“There are investments out there where you can have impact and make returns. The refugee investment lens is a demand-driven tool developed to help the field mature, and we are seeing a number of funds stand up and embrace this lens.” #DevexWorld #refugeelens #impactinvesting

ANDE & USAID Guatemala are proud to announce 8 projects led by entrepreneurial service organizations in Guatemala will receive over $10.3 million from USAID & organizations and businesses from various sectors to support Small and Growing Businesses. Learn more bit.ly/3O1d8B0

CEED is proud to have been chosen in conjunction with Multiverse by Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) and USAID Guatemala as one of the eight projects to receive investments of more than $10.3 million to support Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) in Guatemala. Learn more here: andeglobal.org/news/gedi-init…

Heatwaves are hitting the northern hemisphere, but the reality is that no nation is immune to the climate crisis. Half of humanity is in the danger zone from wildfires, floods, droughts and extreme storms. We can still avoid the worst - with urgent & ambitious #ClimateAction.

What are carbon markets and why are they important? And can they help the world address the gap in climate financing?    Here are the 5 things to know, in a thread.🧵

The global economy is slowing sharply. The war in Ukraine, rising energy and food prices, and supply-demand imbalances are feeding worldwide inflation. Find out how much this will affect global growth and what policymakers can do. IMF.org/WEO-jul22 #WEO

Climate change is now a daily reality for millions of people across the globe. And it's making life far worse for people living close to the poverty line. Here's why we need more private sector involvement in #ClimateAdaptation. Read the THREAD 👇 #JourneyToCOP27

SEAF has invested in Colombian fintech company Puntored Colombia, made in collaboration with USAID and DFCgov. Each month, Puntored reaches more than 9 million under-banked people, providing financial inclusion and socio-economic development. seaf.com/seaf-invests-i…

📢UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet hails today's historic recognition of the human right to a clean, healthy & sustainable #environment by the UN General Assembly. She calls for urgent action to make it a reality for all. 👉ow.ly/FT6k50K6wS3

As food prices rise, so does global hunger. Now, nearly 3.1 billion people around the world cannot afford a healthy diet. Learn how we are partnering with smallholder farmers to produce their own food and earn a living. → ms.spr.ly/6010jJdXo

If women farmers had the same resources and opportunities as men, an estimated 150 million people would be lifted out of hunger and poverty. Learn why women are important in farming and why we should be supporting them. → ms.spr.ly/6015jJe8F

August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples — a day to celebrate their preservation of traditional knowledge and global heritage. Join us this week and next, as we share stories of the resilient #indigenous farmers we work alongside. #IndigenousDay

A featured @ImpactEMagazine article by SEAF's Paul Sheehan on #SMEs and #Refugees: #impactinvesting in a Time of #War. impactentrepreneur.com/smes-and-refug…

How #GenderLens investing works for both business and society: Our 2-yr study on #GenderSmart business practices reveals benefits & costs bit.ly/3eJhKj6 #impimv #socent SEAF Value for Women AlphaMundi Group Ltd Acumen Shell Foundation Root Capital AHL Venture Partners IDRC | CRDI USAID

The G-SEARCh consortium’s call to action is to (1) invest resources to implement & assess #gender smart TA across biz operations (2) fund #impact measurement & management capacity-building to measure TA’s net benefits & long-term outcomes. 🎯bit.ly/3plyMV7 #impinv