Since its founding, the Lab has launched 78 instruments, which have mobilized over USD 4.2 billion to overcome investment barriers in key climate sectors across emerging markets. 

Bloomberg Philanthropies, UNDP, and the governments of Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom have funded the Lab’s 11th cycle. Hosted by Brazil Panel Member Pinheiro Neto Associados, the Endorsement Meeting will mark the end of this cycle, showcasing nine ideas from the 2025 cohort. 

This meeting will convene Lab Members and Observers to endorse high-quality, catalytic Lab instruments. Endorsement signals that the instruments are market-ready as official Lab investment vehicles. Lab Members will also have the opportunity to offer support, input, and expressions of interest.  

The hybrid session will bring together the Lab’s network both in person and online. 

Agenda

13:00 – Welcome Coffee (all times BRT) 

14:00 – Lab Endorsement  

14:20 – Brazil Program: The Seeded Initiative 

  • Daniel Jimenez, CEO, Silva 

14:35 – LAC Mitigation Program: Community Equity Opportunity Fund 

  • Juan Dumas, Title, Meliquina Partners 

14:50 – LAC Adaptation Program: Paramos Wildlife Resilience Facility 

  • Juan José Guzmán, Co-founder, Strata Advisors 
  • Mateo Prada, Co-founder, Strata Advisors 

15:05 – Global Adaptation Program: Tropical Resilience Fund 

  • Vincent Gradt, Co-founder and Managing Director, Impact Earth   
  • Nick Oakes, Co-founder and Managing Director,  Impact Earth 

15:20 – East and Southern Africa Program: Carbon Neobank  

  • Mélanie Keita, CEO, Melanin Kapital 

15:35 – Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems:  IREN Agri 

  • Raphael Hara, Managing Director, Ksapa 
  • Philippe Weill, Director, Impact-Based Finance, Societe Generale 

16:00 – Coffee Break 

16:15 – Global Mitigation Program: Clean Economy Fund 

  • Starlene Sharma, Managing Partner, Green Artha 

16:30 – India Program: Price Risk Facility 

  • Vikram Sarbajna, Founder & CEO, Agtuall

16:45 – Philippines Program: Agri-Smallholder Resilience Fund 

  • JT Solis, CEO and Co-Founder, Mayani 

18:00 – Networking reception 

20:00 – Event ends