How it works

The Landscape Resilience Fund aims at implementing a blended finance approach, combining public, philanthropic, and private funding to create scalable ways to finance sustainable adaptation solutions.

We believe that this is an effective way to galvanise leaders to take action on global climate change adaptation – and, more importantly, to close the adaptation finance gap. The LRF funds selected SMEs and landscape activities in developing countries worldwide, including least developed countries (LDCs), where climate risks are particularly high.

The fund works across three funding pillars: strengthening an integrated landscape approach; delivering technical assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) towards investment readiness; and providing concessional loans to SMEs. Check our Theory of Change page for further detail.

By supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs that train local farmers and buy products from them, adaptation to climate change helps protect the most vulnerable people – and also makes good business sense. Adapting farming practices in developing countries will also improve the resilience of global food supply chains.

Businesses that the LRF works with

We provide support to ambitious SMEs:

  • Committed to realising the sustainable development goals by growing their business and demonstrating leadership
  • Working closely with smallholder farmers or rural communities in developing countries  
  • Committed to promoting climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable land management practices
  • Committed to support equal opportunities for women
  • Help contribute to sustainable economic, environmental, and social development in their landscapes

Where we work

Our global team is active in landscapes where we can achieve the greatest impact in Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana), South East Asia (Vietnam) and Latin America (Brazil).

 

LRF’s geographic focus considers the following factors:

  • Climate vulnerability and adaptation readiness
  • Investment environment
  • Local knowledge and networks
  • Pipeline availability
  • Macroeconomic conditions