Capital Allocation Series
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have become increasingly relevant actors in impact investing in emerging markets and developing economies, although their participation differs structurally from that of foundations, DFIs or commercial asset managers. SWFs are state-owned investment vehicles mandated to manage national wealth over long time horizons, often derived from commodity revenues, foreign exchange reserves or […]
Impact Fund Manager Series
Today, people rely on digital connections more than ever to contribute to the economy, access essential services, and participate in social and political processes. Establishing reliable digital connectivity is a crucial way to foster inclusive development and connect people to economic opportunity. In fact, the World Bank estimates that a 10 percent increase in digital […]
Capital Allocation Series
Global capital markets amount to approximately 288 trillion USD according to aggregated data from the World Federation of Exchanges, the Bank for International Settlements, and S&P Global Market Intelligence, as reflected for example in the BIS Global Debt Statistics. Around 275 trillion USD, or roughly 95 %, is invested in public markets, primarily listed equities and […]
Impact Fund Manager Series
Climate change is reshaping economies, ecosystems, and communities. Human activity plays a key role, as it has significantly altered natural environments and contributed to the consequential stock of greenhouse gas emissions. But in addition to the direct emissions effects, our activity has limited the ability of natural systems to absorb, store, and sequester carbon from […]
Pollution Trilogy
Soil pollution remains one of the least visible yet most consequential environmental challenges of our time. While air and water contamination dominate public debates and policymaking, the slow and cumulative poisoning of soils unfolds silently. Often, the problem is ignored until its consequences become irreversible, creating an invisible crisis that undermines food security, human health, […]
Pollution Trilogy
More than 80 % of the world’s wastewater is discharged into the environment without adequate treatment, carrying chemicals, pathogens, and plastics that threaten ecosystems and human health. Water pollution is often invisible, yet it touches nearly every aspect of modern life, from the products we use to the systems that supply and treat water. Addressing […]
Pollution Trilogy
Air pollution is often described as the world’s invisible killer. Unlike floods or wildfires, it rarely makes front-page news, yet its toll is staggering and persistent. According to the WHO, exposure to polluted air contributes to around 6.7 million premature deaths every year, ranking among the leading causes of global mortality. The State of Global […]
Impact Fund Manager Series
Over the past 30 years, the number of extreme weather events has more than doubled in Latin America and the Caribbean. Climate scientists warn that temperatures in the region are rising faster than the global average. These changes are not just environmental – they are human – disrupting access to clean water, reducing crop yields, […]
Climate Tipping Point Series
The Indian Summer Monsoon (also known as South Asian Monsoon) delivers 70-80% of South Asia’s annual rainfall between June and September, directly supporting agriculture that still employs 44% of India’s workforce and contributes over 15% of regional GDP. This atmospheric system underpins food security for over two billion people (>25% of the world’s population) across […]
Climate Conflict Trilogy
Cities are quickly emerging as major gathering places for displaced people escaping the combined effects of conflict and climate change. As waves of migrants seek safety and opportunity, these urban areas frequently experience tremendous strain on housing, infrastructure, and social assistance programs. This influx exacerbates pre-existing issues like inequality, limited governance capacity, and resource scarcity […]