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Catalytic Finance Foundation

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A blended finance solution to limit deforestation in Central Africa.

Canopy Trust is a blended finance facility advancing forest conservation and sustainable land use in Central Africa by deploying concessional capital to unlock private sector investment. Implemented by the Catalytic Finance Foundation, it provides technical assistance, catalytic investments and risk_mitigation instruments to develop bankable, deforestation_free projects across agriculture, forestry, clean energy and value chains, supporting climate action, biodiversity protection and inclusive economic growth.

Investment & impact strategy: Using a blended finance approach, Canopy deploys concessional capital to de-risk & catalyze private sector investments in sustainable agriculture and forestry, cooking energy, renewable energy, and deforestation-free agricultural value chains

Fund Name: Canopy Trust

Themes: Food & Agriculture | Climate Mitigation | Energy Solutions | Nature & Biodiversity

Regions/Countries of activity or interest: Congo Basin

Organisation HQ: Switzerland

Expected Final Fund Size: USD 500,000,000

Stage of Fund Deployment: Currently Fundraising – First Closing Announced

Deployment Type: Technical Assistance | Private Equity

Types of Investors: Family Offices, Banks or Asset Managers

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Julie Goerig

Programme Manager – Catalytic Finance Foundation
Solutions Stage 6 Oct | 14:00 – 15:00 CEST

Unlocking Investment in Nature and Ecosystem Restoration

Nature-positive investments are increasingly recognised as essential to climate resilience, biodiversity protection and sustainable development, yet significant financing gaps remain, particularly in emerging markets.

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