Unlocking billions for climate investments in emerging markets
Apply nowIn 2024, the Lab will develop a record ten climate finance ideas from five regional programs and four thematic streams. The deadline is December 27th, 2023, at 5:00 PM PST
How the Lab works
The Lab is an investor-led, public-private initiative that accelerates innovative well designed, early-stage climate finance solutions and instruments.
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OCT - DEC
Call for Ideas
The Lab publicizes an open call for innovative sustainable investment solutions.
JAN - FEB
Selection
Lab Members select the most promising ideas to take forward in each annual cycle.
MAR - AUG
Development
Selected ideas benefit from 7 months of analysis, stress-testing, and guidance from experts and investors.
SEP
Endorsement & Launch
Lab Members vote to endorse and launch the ideas for piloting.
OCT - ONWARD
Implementation
The ideas move into action and fundraising to launch pilots, with continued support from the Lab network.
Network
See all Lab MembersLab Members are leaders from public and private organizations who contribute expertise, political support, and financial capital to Lab solutions.
Secretariat
Funders
members of our network
Impact
See full reportThe Lab develops innovative, catalytic ideas for financial solutions that can accelerate climate-related investments in emerging economies.
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Testimonials
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The climate finance innovation the Lab provides is essential because you cannot address the climate crisis unless you use every tool at your disposal. When it comes to these tools, we need to empower countries like Rwanda so they can be players and managers in the carbon market, not just providers of credits.”
Dr. Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya
Minister of the Environment
Rwanda Ministry of Environment
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Being able to build momentum, seek advice and have the support of the Lab was a really exciting opportunity. This has been such a helpful program, and we are excited to be taking things forward with The Fund for Nature. As Lab alumni, we are excited to continue engaging with and contributing to the community.”
Kate Wharton
Head of Natural Capital
CrossBoundary LLC
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Germany has been supporting the Lab since its beginning, and we have witnessed an impressive growing complexity of the projects the Lab moves forward. It reinforces the truly innovative nature of the Lab as it embraces the most difficult sectors where barriers for private finance are higher.”
Vera Rodenhoff
Deputy Director General, International Climate Protection and International Energy Transition
German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action
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The Lab is unique in joining public and private investors with entrepreneurs advancing innovative projects in climate finance. FinDev Canada is proud to fund the Lab’s gender equality stream, as this long-standing initiative aligns with one of our key impact goals of promoting climate action.”
Lori Kerr
Chief Executive Officer
FinDev Canada
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Joining the Lab Network provides us a valuable opportunity to connect with a global network of like-minded individuals and organizations, opening the door for potential collaboration and partnerships.”
Dale Petrie
Finance Director
Development Guarantee Group
Winner 2021
Financing for Climate Friendly Investment
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