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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.
- Who it is for:
- private investors, infrastructure developers, renewable energy project proponents
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Development Bank of Southern Africa's funding application process for climate-related infrastructure projects
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.
- Who it is for:
- private investors, public fund managers, project developers in climate adaptation sectors
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to explore blended finance opportunities for eligible climate adaptation projects
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.
- Who it is for:
- project developers and investors in climate-sensitive infrastructure sectors
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Development Bank of Southern Africa to assess eligibility for climate risk insurance support within funded projects
The DBSA provides its PAIA Information Manual in English, isiZulu, and Sepedi, enabling access to information about rights and procedures in different official languages.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public who prefer information in South African official languages
- How to act on it:
- Visit the DBSA website and download the manual in English, isiZulu, or Sepedi
Individuals may submit objections to how their personal information is being processed by DBSA, as permitted under POPIA. This applies to any person whose data is held by the bank.
- Who it is for:
- any individual whose personal information is processed by DBSA
- How to act on it:
- Submit an objection through the procedures outlined in the PAIA Manual, likely via written request to the PAIA contact email
Individuals can request that their personal information or records be deleted or destroyed by DBSA, in accordance with POPIA requirements.
- Who it is for:
- any individual whose personal data is held by DBSA
- How to act on it:
- Submit a formal request using the procedures in the PAIA Manual, likely via the PAIA contact email
Students at Durban University of Technology can apply for accommodation in the newly built 804-bed Student Village, which provides secure, on-campus living with access to academic and social facilities. The housing is designed to support academic success and reduce commuting costs.
- Who it is for:
- students at Durban University of Technology
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the university's housing or student services office; no specific application process is detailed in this document.
A lending facility established by the DBSA to encourage private sector investment in climate-related projects across Southern Africa.
- Who it is for:
- private sector investors and project developers in Southern Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the DBSA's funding application process for climate-related infrastructure projects
A financial programme by the DBSA that supports embedded generation projects, helping to promote decentralized renewable energy production.
- Who it is for:
- project developers and energy companies focusing on decentralized power generation
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the DBSA's funding application process for infrastructure and energy projects
After being awarded a contract, a successful vendor or supplier is registered as a DBSA vendor, enabling future participation in procurement processes.
- Who it is for:
- successful vendors and suppliers
- How to act on it:
- Be evaluated, rated, and ranked by the evaluation committee and approved by the Procurement Committee; then register as a DBSA vendor
The Development Bank of Southern Africa has facilitated funding for three large-scale wind farms in the Eastern Cape Province, which are expected to deliver 330 MW of renewable energy by 2026, contributing to climate resilience and local economic growth.
- Who it is for:
- project developers, renewable energy companies, local governments in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Apply for funding through the DBSA’s Green Fund for renewable energy projects
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is calling for enhanced climate information and early warning systems to improve resilience against climate hazards affecting water security and essential sectors in Southern Africa. This includes data-driven tools to anticipate and mitigate climate risks in infrastructure planning.
- Who it is for:
- infrastructure developers, local governments, water security planners, climate risk analysts, and community-based adaptation groups in Southern Africa
- How to act on it:
- No formal application process is described; the document serves as a public call to action urging stakeholders to prioritize CIEWS investments and data integration into development planning.