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AWE Funds to Scale Women-Led ClimateTech Initiatives with CGEF Grant The Climate Gender Equity Fund (CGEF) has awarded a transformative grant to Achieving Women's Equity (AWE) Funds, marking a significant milestone in advancing gender-equitable solutions for climate and sustainability. The CGEF grant will enable AWE Funds to scale its initiatives, bolster its portfolio companies, and strengthen the local ecosystem of climate and gender-smart enterprises. Key objectives include investing in six to eight women-led or women-benefiting climate companies, enhancing local accelerator programs with targeted support, and launching a fellowship program to nurture young women climate professionals. CGEF, a public-private partnership spearheaded by USAID in collaboration with Amazon, Reckitt, Skoll Foundation, The UPS Foundation, and Visa Foundation, focuses on increasing access to climate finance for women-led and women-benefiting organisations globally. This initiative underscores CGEF's commitment to fostering inclusive growth and innovation in regions severely affected by climate change, including India. The Climate Gender Equity Fund (CGEF), Women’s Equity (AWE) Funds, women-led, climate companies, Seema Chaturvedi Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSRRnQrK #AWEFunds #CGEF #ClimateTech #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquity #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #WomenEntrepreneurs #InclusiveGrowth #ClimateFinance #USAID #SustainableDevelopment #WomenInClimate #GreenEntrepreneurship

The USAID Climate Gender Equity Fund's second funding round is closing this week! 🌍🚀 The Fund, led by USAID with partners like Amazon, Reckitt, The UPS Foundation, and Visa Foundation, aims to empower gender-responsive climate initiatives with a focus on positive health outcomes. Organizations led by women or benefiting women are encouraged to apply before the deadline at 2xglobal.org/cgef. CGEF is a pivotal step in catalyzing gender equity within climate finance, aligning with USAID's broader Climate Finance for Development Accelerator initiative. With an initial commitment of $6 million and a goal to leverage $60 million from various sources, CGEF targets emerging markets where USAID operates. 🌱💡 This initiative not only supports climate-smart businesses and solutions but also drives advocacy to break systemic barriers for women in accessing climate finance. Through grants of at least ~$100k, CGEF aims to fund impactful ventures led by women and support intermediaries transforming the climate finance landscape. Organizations interested in partnering can join CGEF through the Advisory Council or Partnership Council, contributing to strategic guidance, branding, and funding round sponsorships. 🌟 #FundingOpportunity #ClimateGenderEquity #GenderInclusion #ClimateFinance #EmpoweringWomen #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactInvesting #ClimateAction #WomenEntrepreneurs #ClimateSolutions #GlobalPartnerships #PublicPrivatePartnership #ClimateLeadership #GenderEquality #ClimateInnovation #WomenEmpowerment #SustainableInvesting #ClimateTech #GlobalImpact #EnvironmentalSustainability #BusinessLeadership #FinancialInclusion #ResilientEconomy #GenderEqualityInFinance #ClimateJustice #GreenFinance #SocialImpact #DevelopmentFinance #InclusiveGrowth #FinancialEmpowerment #ClimateResilience

🌍 Women and girls are powerful change agents in designing and leading climate solutions for their communities–women are innovators, leaders, entrepreneurs, workers, and customers in climate-related fields. 📈 Yet, in the broader climate finance ecosystem, gender equity is often poorly integrated or not incorporated at all. While climate finance flows amounted to more than $600 billion in 2021, only 2 percent integrated a gender lens–a huge shortfall in the finance needed to catalyze inclusive climate-related solutions. 🤝 The Climate Gender Equity Fund (CGEF) aims to change that. Learn how this innovative partnership is closing the climate finance gap for women-led and women-benefiting organizations. CGEF is a public-private partnership led by USAID (via CFDA) with founding members Amazon, Reckitt, The UPS Foundation, and Visa Foundation. Grant-making under CGEF is managed by 2X Global.

📣 Today, on 25 September, SDG flags will be raised all over the world to show support for the Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs 🎉 With this campaign, the private sector, politics, science, media, culture and civil society show that they are part of this global movement. 🌍 The SDG Flag Day campaign was first organised by the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands in 2020. Over the past four years, more and more networks have joined the United Nations Global Compact. In 2023, over 1500 companies, embassies, NGOs, government and civil society organisations participated online and offline. 🚀 In 2024, the following UN Global Compact networks are participating: Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Lebanon, Nepal, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland & Liechtenstein and the USA 🙌 Everyone can show support for the campaign by flying a virtual flag ✨ #TogetherForTheSDGs UN Global Compact Network Austria #2030Agenda

On Day 1 of the African Social Impact Summit, SCALE hosted a dynamic session on NGO sustainability moderated by Lydia Odeh, Chief of Party at SCALE. The session, titled "Business Modeling for NGOs Sustainability," sparked an insightful debate on the delicate balance between restricted and unrestricted funds. Key takeaways highlighted the urgent need for NGOs to adopt business strategies to ensure long-term sustainability, especially amidst decreasing foreign aid and financial constraints intensified by the pandemic. By diversifying income sources and embracing innovation, NGOs can continue to meet the needs of their beneficiaries, even in challenging times. #NigeriaSCALE #NGOSustainability #SocialImpact #ASIS2024 #makingitpossible

The engagement with #Agenda2030 “The #SDGs” is currently too slow to avoid the worsening series of converging #Crises that are already upon us — rapid #ClimateChange, #famines, mass-migration, #poverty, resource wars, #biodiversity loss and #economic volatility to name but a few. The good news is that proven #solutions exist for many of the problems that must be solved. What is needed now, above all is bold leadership, in government, in philanthropic and other non-governmental organizations, in business, and throughout society. It is now up to all of us — members of the human family — to turn the #GlobalGoals into actively shared objectives for all of #humanity, if we want to create a more sustainable world that works for all by 2030. This is a time for the world’s optimists to unite behind the #SDGs. African Union United Nations UN Sustainable Development Group The World Bank UN SDG Action Campaign UNDP United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Melissa Fleming

Did you know… that in Iceland they are sequestering and turning carbon back into stone deep in the ground.. And that in the Middle East they are collecting fresh water from clouds? These are two innovations recently recognized as global recipients of the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge award. Since it’s inception in 2018 I’ve been an advisor and judge to this challenge - one that highlights women founded and led organizations whose business models meet sustainable goals that support our world. Regardless of the political currents around “SDG”, “ESG”, “DEI” or other similar acronyms falling in or out of favour on any given day, these innovations are real, happening and growing. Check out 7 years of global innovation empowered by We Empower UN SDG challenge and its influential sponsors, judges and volunteers. https://lnkd.in/gPdmuhRg

Did you know that only %15 of the SGD Goals are on track? The United Nations has raised an alarm that only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged civil society to contribute significantly to the recovery efforts for these goals. He stressed the importance of grassroots action and political will in making substantial progress. During the #SDG Action Weekend, which precedes the UN General Assembly, various stakeholders, including #youth representatives and business leaders, convened to discuss and formulate strategies to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. To counter this alarming trend, a multifaceted approach involving grassroots action, political commitment, and strategic partnerships is essential. 1. Strengthening Grassroots Action: Engaging local #communities in SDG initiatives can lead to more tailored and effective solutions. Civil society organizations, #NGOs, and community leaders need to mobilize and educate the public about the SDGs. Local actions, such as community-driven development projects and awareness campaigns, can create significant impacts and drive progress from the ground up. 2. Fostering Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration between governments, the private sector, academia, and #international organizations is crucial. Businesses can align their strategies with SDG targets, adopting sustainable practices and investing in projects that promote social and environmental well-being. Academia can contribute through research and innovation, providing data-driven solutions to SDG challenges. 3. Mobilizing Financial Resources: Achieving the SDGs necessitates substantial financial investment. #Innovative financing mechanisms, such as green bonds, social impact bonds, and public-private partnerships, can generate the needed resources. Additionally, international aid and #development assistance should be directed towards countries lagging in SDG progress. 4. Leveraging Technology and Innovation Technology plays a pivotal role in accelerating SDG progress. Digital tools can enhance data collection and analysis, providing accurate insights into areas needing attention. Moreover, technology can facilitate the implementation of sustainable practices in agriculture, healthcare, education, and other critical sectors. 5. Ensuring Inclusivity and Equity: Efforts to achieve the SDGs must be inclusive, ensuring no one is left behind. Special attention should be given to marginalized and vulnerable groups, including #women, #children, and persons with #disabilities. Policies and programs must address the specific needs of these groups, promoting equity and social justice. #SustainableDevelopment #UNSDGs #GenderEquality #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #SocialImpact #GlobalGoals #Innovation #Sustainability #IsodokanFoundation

🌍 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🤝 The 7th Annual SDG Accountability Dialogue was more than just a gathering—it was a clarion call for us to turn the tide on global development. With only 15% of targets progressing as planned, the message is clear: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰. For South Africa, the triple challenge of poverty, inequality, and education is more than a statistic—it’s a story lived daily by millions. It’s a mother’s struggle to secure a brighter future for her children. It’s a young graduate searching for opportunities in a world of inequity. And it’s a reminder that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aren’t just lofty ideals—they’re the compass guiding us toward a world where no one is left behind. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲: •𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞. •𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. •𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭. For industries like mining, this means more than digging into the earth; it means digging into shared values and building partnerships with host communities. For businesses, it’s about weaving inclusivity into the fabric of their strategies—not as an afterthought, but as the foundation. Technology and regional collaboration emerged as powerful allies, holding the potential to rewrite the narratives around education, health, and livelihoods. It’s not just about innovation—it’s about innovation with intention. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬: •𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. •𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬. •𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞. •𝐀 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝. This dialogue reminded me: every challenge is an opportunity in disguise. The question now is, who’s ready to take these insights and turn them into meaningful, measurable impact? The future doesn’t just happen—it’s built by the decisions we make today. Let’s get to work. 💡🌱 #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #Inclusivity #GlobalGoals

 REGIONAL IMPACT PARTNER ORGANIZATION (IPO) WESTERN AFRICA THE FOUNDATION’S APPROACH TO IMPACT  The Foundation’s innovative and pioneering Impact Strategy, adopted in 2020, has inspired the Foundation to conceive of monitoring and evaluation differently from conventional funder approaches. It advances a holistic yet practical approach to impact at mission, strategy, program portfolio and partnership initiative levels. It encourages innovative, systems-informed approaches to understanding and working towards transformative impact, from individual to systems level. It commits the Foundation to going beyond measuring outputs to measuring outcomes, and in doing so in a manner that elevates the voice of young women and men in determining what sustainable and transformative change means to them, their families, their communities, and societies. https://lnkd.in/d83JdGKm