SOLIDARITY LEVIES AIM TO SHARE THE BENEFITS OF
GLOBALISATION
This mechanism involves a surcharge on a major economic activity, enacted by a government and earmarked for a specific cause. For example, an air ticket levy has raised billions for UNITAID.
ON THE GOOD SIDE OF CAPITAL
Under a strategic collaboration agreement with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) we join forces to scale-up private capital investment in high-potential projects in developing countries. Joint activities include deal sourcing, feasibility studies, financial structuring and risk management.
The collaboration leverages the respective strengths of each organisation - IFF in private capital and financial markets and UNCDF in catalytic funding and de-risking modalities - to create jobs and development in underserved regions.
WIN-WIN WITH ZANZIBAR SEAWEED
Seaweed farming is a win-win for local farmers, consumers and the planet. Global demand is booming because of seaweed in plant-based foods, health products and cosmetics. Seaweed also plays a role in fighting climate change as it absorbs carbon.
In order to improve income, local seaweed farming needs to move up the value chain and access international markets. Our project involves the establishment of public-private partnership to produce high-value seaweed products for international markets and in the process transform lives for the better.
KORLE LAGOON CLEAN-UP & DEVELOPMENT
The Korle Lagoon project represents a bold vision for sustainable waterfront development in Ghana's capital Accra. However, first the lagoon area must be rehabilitated. Unplanned urbanisation has led to land misuse and severe environmental degradation.
In cooperation with the Government, local Chiefs and partners, we lead a forward-thinking public-private partnership aimed at overcoming current barriers to investment to realise the full potential of this once beautiful lagoon again.
INNOVATIONS IN DEALING WITH WASTE
Despite much noise about waste reduction, mountains of waste of all types continue to grow. Only a small part of our waste is recovered or recycled. Waste segregation is outdated and not solving the problem and investment in technology and integrated waste management faces barriers resulting in full landfills in many places.
We are working on the up-take of powerful technologies and processes to transform waste management for a cleaner and healthier environment for all.
CLIMATE LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND
With climate change causing loss and damage around the world, the Loss and Damage Fund adopted by Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) intends to provide financial relief to the most vulnerable nations.
But how can the new fund innovative and make a real difference? We are contributing expertise for the design and operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund. The UNFCCC Synthesis Report (COP28) on Loss and Damage, co-authored by IFF President Robert Filipp, can be accessed here.
DEBT SWAPS FOR SOCIAL INVESTMETNS
The debt issue is back on the international agenda and for good reason: In 2022, developing countries spent USD 443.5 billion to service public debt - double than on social services.
Are debt swaps are viable model to free up fiscal space for real social investments? With support from Rockefeller Foundation, we authored a report for the G20 on debt swaps for health. The Rockefeller G20 report on Debt for Health Swaps can be accessed here.
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Consumers, organisations and regulators are increasingly interested in information concerning the sustainability of materials and products. Given the importance of sustainability claims, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and other standards more effective systems are needed.
Our sustainability technology project works with innovators on up-take of cutting-edge digital tools capable of material and products tracking throughout complex supply chains, which is key to designing for a circular, zero waste economy.
IFF presents at the Council on Foreign Relations.
We bring together the right partners and create win-win situations that enable them to leverage their comparative advantages, expertise, resources and networks across a range of areas:
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
PROCESS INNOVATION
POLICY SUPPORT
ECONOMIC VIABILITY
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
WHAT IS INNOVATIVE FINANCE?
Blended Capital
Impact Funds
Social Impact Bonds
Guarantees
Insurance
Debt Conversions
Solidarity Levies
Advanced Market Commitments
Cause Marketing
CSR and ESG
Let's work together.
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