Sustainable Finance

To enable investment in sustainable activities, we also work closely with partners from the private and financial sector: 

• We promote the development of investment-ready projects that contribute to climate action and environmental conservation, and bring them together with potential investors.
• We advise financial institutions on introducing sustainable financial practices and support the development of innovative financing instruments – such as green loans and bonds – to fund ecologically sustainable and climate-friendly projects and companies. 

Together with partners worldwide we develop solutions, share knowledge and encourage joint learning. In this way we achieve a greater impact that supports sustainable development.

We improve access to financial services all over the world, including:

• Savings options
• Insurance schemes
• Mobile banking
• Risk capital for start-ups
• Loans for farmers, entrepreneurs, cooperatives and small and medium-sized enterprises.

We advise governments on inclusive regulations, promote green agrifinancing, and support micro finance institutions, banks and investors to establish sustainable products.

By creating learning content and training programmes, we improve people’s knowledge about money and enable capital to be secured.

You can find out more about our sustainable financing approach at Sustainable Finance – Who we are (EN).