EC and FMO sign guarantee agreement
The €105M guarantee enables a €240M top-up to DFCD’s Land Use Facility.
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Who we are
THE DFCD
The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) is a climate resilience fund, dedicated to supporting climate adaptation and mitigation projects which benefit vulnerable communities and landscapes.
We are funded by the Dutch government and powered by a consortium of expert organisations: FMO (Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank), CFM (Climate Fund Managers), SNV, a global development partner, and WWF Netherlands.
Scalable
climate
solutions
To curb the effects of climate change, substantial funding should be injected in solid business solutions advancing climate adaptation. However, these solutions are rare and when they exist, they lack adequate support.
What we do
We provide access to finance for promising early-stage initiatives, helping them to develop and grow into scalable projects that are resilient to the effects of climate change.
To maximise potential for investment, we first seek to de-risk the projects through our Origination Facility, building their capacity to grow with financial (including debt and equity) and technical assistance.
How we work
Our Origination Facility is responsible for project identification and feasibility activities across a range of sectors; it is co-managed by WWF and SNV.
Our Investment Facilities target projects which have “graduated” from the Origination Facility. Each has its own focus: Water projects are managed by CFM, while Land Use projects are managed by FMO.
Where we work
Our consortium works with projects across Africa, Asia and Latin America, in communities and ecosystems that are some of the most vulnerable to climate change.
We seek to forge deep relationships with projects in these regions, actively sourcing and developing private sector investment opportunities following a landscape approach.
Our priorities
Climate-resilient growth
We seek to improve the wellbeing and prospects of vulnerable groups and the health of critical ecosystems such as river basins, tropical rainforests, marshlands, and mangroves.
Partnership for impact
As a consortium of expert organisations, we aim to serve as an example of institutional partnerships attracting and deploying capital for scalable climate solutions.
Comprehensive support
We provide financial and dedicated technical assistance with a focus on climate change adaptation, mobilising private sector funding through the Origination, Water, and Land Use Facilities.
Global South Landscapes
We operate across Asia, Africa, and Latin America following a landscape approach. A substantial share of the investments is allocated to Least Developed Countries (LDC's).
DFCD news
Supporting climate resilient cocoa in Nigeria
The DFCD is supporting Johnvents Industries for a more inclusive and productive cocoa industry in Nigeria.
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Sowing Prosperity in the Mekong Delta
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