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Sounds Right

Axum — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:36:47 +0000

Challenge Conservation efforts often face difficulties securing long-term funding, while the cultural sector remains an untapped force for environmental action and investment. Solution Axum partnered with the Museum for the United Nations (UN Live) and EarthPercent to conceptualize and launch Sounds Right, a global music initiative that recognizes the value of nature and channels music royalties… Read More »

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Climate Smart Forest Economy Program (CSFEP)

Axum — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:31:39 +0000

Challenge: Forest ecosystems in the Global South face deforestation, degradation, and economic under utilization. At the same time, local housing deficits and economic needs persist, often without solutions that align with climate resilience or forest sustainability. Solution: Established in 2020, the Climate Smart Forest Economy Program (CSFEP) partners with various stakeholders in low- and middle-income… Read More »

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African Green Food Systems Investment Catalyst

Axum — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:14:42 +0000

Challenge: Africa’s food systems face increasing pressure from climate change, under investment, and fragmented value chains, all of which threaten food security, environmental sustainability, and rural livelihoods. Solution: The African Green Food Systems Investment Catalyst supports governments in developing investment-ready materials such as food system strategies, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and costed value chain plans.… Read More »

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Biodiversity Investments–Researcher and Accelerator (BIRA)

Axum — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:11:44 +0000

Challenge: Africa is home to 25% of the world’s biodiversity but receives less than 6% of global conservation financing. This disconnect leaves high-impact, on-the-ground conservation efforts underfunded and disconnected from capital markets. Solution: In response, Axum and partners launched BIRA, Africa’s first biodiversity accelerator. Initially funded by FSD Africa Investments and now incubated by SITU,… Read More »

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Designing Systems for Funding for Small and Mid-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

Axum — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:56:17 +0000

Currently, there is limited funding available for small and mid-scale commercial and industrial renewable energy projects in Southern Africa.   Axum was engaged to establish and manage a renewable energy debt fund sponsored by various stakeholders. We supported by establishing governance structures (investment policy, environmental compliance policies, social compliance policies, investment policy selection of and establishment… Read More »

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