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BlueOrchard and Partners Embrace Climate Action and Impact Investing
BlueOrchard, a leading impact investment manager, is making strides in climate action through various partnerships and investments.
In a significant move, BlueOrchard has joined forces with Luxembourg's Ministry of Finance to accelerate climate action. The partnership focuses on climate mitigation, adaptation, water conservation, and biodiversity.
BlueOrchard's commitment to climate action is further evident in its investment in Agritask, an agri-tech decision-making platform run by the Israeli firm. This investment was made through the InsuResilience Investment Fund, a fund set up by German development bank KfW and managed by BlueOrchard.
The partnership with Schroders is another step in BlueOrchard's mission to bring impact investment expertise to broader sustainable strategies.
BlueOrchard's strategy also includes blended finance, as they currently run a number of blended finance funds, including InsuResilience. This approach aims to make impact investing more accessible to investors and expand on BlueOrchard's inclusion and climate strategies.
The firm focuses on emerging and frontier markets, including Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In these regions, BlueOrchard plans to further develop climate-related insurance for low-income farmers in countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Cambodia, and India.
Meanwhile, Aegon AM has entered the climate transition bond market with the launch of a climate transition bond fund.
Elsewhere, JICA has invested $40m in Aavishkaar Capital's supply chain fund. However, the management of the digital access fund announced by Finnfund in June 2021 with a starting capital of 80 million euros in 2022 remains unclear from the available sources.
In conclusion, BlueOrchard's strategic partnerships and investments demonstrate a strong commitment to climate action and impact investing, particularly in emerging and frontier markets. The firm's focus on blended finance and collaboration with other institutions is expected to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change and the promotion of sustainable development.
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