Presented by Opportunity International

Smallholder farming is the most prevalent livelihood for families living in poverty around the world, accounting for 1/3 of the global food supply – and up to 80% of all food in developing countries.

Private and public sector investment is critical to addressing climate impact and helping those most vulnerable adapt to ongoing crises, but there is still hesitation to buy into these transformations. Less than 10% of global investments are focused on supporting adaptation efforts, and the Climate Policy Initiative estimates only 0.8% of climate finance went to small-scale farmers and agri-food MSEs in 2023.

What innovations can speed the flow of investments to households, enterprises, communities and economies at the forefront of climate impact? This panel will shine a light on some of the greatest barriers between climate financing and the people and institutions who need it most – and what we can do to remove those barriers.

Speakers:
Adva Saldinger, Senior Reporter, Devex, ​Moderator
Jake Levine, Chief Climate Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)​
Mauricio Rincon, Managing Director - Capital Solutions, Opportunity International
John Simon, Founding & Managing Partner, Total Impact Capital​

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