Our approach
Investment strategy
We seek to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable groups and enhance the health of critical ecosystems with a focus on Least Developed Countries and the Dutch development cooperation priority countries.
Our activities also aim to strengthen weakened biodiversity in areas which provide people with critical sources of water, food, medicine, and economic opportunity. We pave the way for institutional partnerships to attract and deploy public and private capital for climate-focused projects.
Connecting SNV Netherlands and WWF NL’s project development expertise with FMO and Climate Fund Managers’ capital raising and investment capabilities, we support initiatives from idea to implementation with the support of the technical assistance and lifecycle financing provided.
Facilities
ORIGINATION FACILITY
Managed by World Wide Fund for Nature Netherlands (WWF-NL) and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation collectively, the Origination Facility is positioned exclusively for project identification and (pre-) feasibility development activities with a cross DFCD thematic sub-sector focus. This window will seek to leverage the landscape strategy for activity sourcing and develop opportunities into viable business cases for the two investment windows (as below). The Origination Facility will provide grant funding and Technical Assistance for its activities.
As of 2024, a further €40 million has been allocated to this facility to target 55 new projects by 2027.
Facilities
Land use
Facility
Managed by FMO, the Land Use Facility targets investments which have graduated from the Origination Facility in sectors relating to agroforestry, sustainable land use and climate resilient food production.
The Land Use Facility has at its disposal the full range of financial instruments offered by FMO to provide growth finance to companies, including grants, equity and debt. It also sources opportunities from FMO’s networks and provides post-construction community development and technical assistance financing.
€55 million is allocated to this facility which targets approximately 25 companies.
OUTCOMES
• Climate-resilient land use and ecosystems;
• Climate-resilient food security;
• Reduced GHG emissions;
• Improved wellbeing, economic prospects, livelihoods, and inclusion.
Facilities
Water
Facility
Managed by CFM, the Water Facility targets investments which have graduated from the Origination Facility in sectors related to water and sanitation infrastructure, as well as environmental protection. It contributes to the development, construction and operational phases of projects within these sectors via the disbursement of grants, equity for construction and operational debt.
The Water Facility leverages Climate Fund Managers' proven fund structure of Climate Investor One and Two, sources opportunities from Climate Fund Managers’ networks, and provides post-construction community development and technical assistance.
€75 million is allocated to this facility which targets approximately 30 projects.
OUTCOMES
• Climate-resilient water supply and sanitation;
• Climate-resilient landuse and ecosystems;
• Improved wellbeing, economic prospects, livelihoods, inclusion; and
• Reduced GHG emissions.