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Climate Finance Facility
A green bank model operated by the Development Bank of Southern Africa to derisk private sector investments in renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Africa.
Key initiatives by DBSA include the Climate Finance Facility, employing a green bank model to derisk private sector investments in renewable energy and infrastructure.
Reference
https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/article/collaborative-climate-finance-scaling-adaptation-investments
Blended Finance Mechanism
A financial approach that combines concessional public funds with private capital to reduce risks and encourage private investment in climate-resilient agriculture, water infrastructure, and renewable energy systems.
Blended finance, in particular, has been lauded for its transformative potential. By combining concessional public funds with private capital, this approach reduces perceived risks, incentivising private sector participation in critical areas such as renewable energy systems, climate-resilient agriculture, and water infrastructure.
Climate Risk Insurance
A financial tool used by the Development Bank of Southern Africa to mitigate risks associated with climate adaptation projects, making them more attractive to private investors.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), together with cohosts AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) and AFD (Agence Française de Développement), have set a benchmark for innovation in climate adaptation financing. Recognised at COP29 for its exemplary efforts, DBSA has successfully used blended finance, guarantees, and climate risk insurance to mobilise private capital for critical infrastructure projects across the continent.
