Pioneering Sustainable Finance & Innovation for Climate Adaptation
Empower Your Climate Impact: Innovate and Invest with ACIF
In the African continent, where the relentless forces of climate change are felt acutely, the urgency to adapt and build resilience has become a collective responsibility.
Africa Climate Investing Forum
Kicking off with a three-month Leadership Programme, participants engage in technical sessions that span risk assessment, impact metrics, and portfolio management, among other crucial topics. With dual tracks focused on Financing Climate and Climate Adaptation, the program culminates in an Immersion Programme, featuring study tours, case studies, and co-creation workshops.
ACIF aims to catalyze robust climate adaptation strategies, foster sustainable financial behaviors, and build a Pan-African Climate Investing Community of Practice, all while unlocking new avenues for innovative financing and adaptive solutions in Africa.
What You Need to Know to Apply
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Programme Pillars
Leadership Programme
The Leadership Programme serves as the launchpad for ACIF’s nine-month journey. Spanning three months, this segment aims to fast-track the formation of a dynamic climate adaptation finance ecosystem in Africa. Participants engage in comprehensive sessions covering a wide array of topics from impact investing to the latest advancements in climate adaptation.
Dual-Track System: Financing Climate & Climate Adaptation
This segment introduces a dual-track system that offers specialized learning paths. The "Financing Climate" track is tailored for climate finance experts, diving deep into viable financing channels,risk assessment, and portfolio management. The "Climate Adaptation" track is geared towards innovators, focusing on market trends, investor expectations, and regulatory landscapes in Africa.
Immersion Programme
The Immersion Programme is a six-month, multi-faceted experience designed to deepen and broaden participants' understanding of climate adaptation and financing. It includes virtual and in-person meetups, study tours, and peer-led sessions, providing an unparalleled opportunity for networking and hands-on learning.
Pan-African Climate Investing Community of Practice (CoP)
The Leadership Programme serves as the launchpad for ACIF’s nine-month journey. Spanning three months, this segment aims to fast-track the formation of a dynamic climate adaptation finance ecosystem in Africa. Participants engage in comprehensive sessions covering a wide array of topics from impact investing to the latest advancements in climate adaptation.
Case Study Collection
This segment focuses on the creation of localized case studies to shine a light on real-world climate adaptation financing dynamics in Africa. These case studies aim to improve the ecosystem by providing valuable insights into the regional contexts, impact measurement methods, and innovative finance instruments.
Study Tours and Regional Meetupsv
These in-person sessions offer participants a firsthand look at climate adaptation projects and financing models across Africa. Providing a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing, these tours and meetups also offer an opportunity for participants to showcase their work, receive feedback, and forge meaningful connections within the community.