Climate-Positive Development

We advance approaches that reduce environmental risk while generating opportunities for growth.

By aligning climate action with social and economic priorities, Axum supports pathways that protect natural ecosystems and build resilient futures for communities.

Our leadership team bring more than 100 years of experience

We are here to empower and collaborate with global, African and Middle East leaders and institutions, including those from political, civil society, business, and investment sectors.

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Challenge: Conservation efforts often struggle to secure long-term funding, and the cultural sector remains underutilized as a driver of environmental action and investment. Solution: Axum worked with the Museum for the United Nations – UN Live and EarthPercent to...

Climate Smart Forest Economy Program

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....

African Green Food Systems Investment Catalyst

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...

Biodiversity Investments–Researcher and Accelerator (BIRA)

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,...

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

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...