4 reasons why blended finance is our best bet in adapting to climate change
Blended finance enables both the private and public sectors to benefit from investing in adaptation and allows for better risk management.
Renat Heuberger is a pioneer and serial social entrepreneur in the field of sustainability, climate change, and renewable energies, where he has been engaged since 1999. As co-founder, he has overseen the growth of South Pole from a start-up to a globally leading climate finance platform. Renat serves as a member of the Expert Network of the World Economic Forum, acts as Innovation Council for the Swiss government, acts as an angel investor in several impact-driven start-ups, and holds numerous board roles. Renat holds a master’s degree in environmental sciences from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and has completed executive education programs at INSEAD and the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). Renat is a regular blogger, opinion leader, and keynote speaker at high-level events on climate action and sustainability.
Blended finance enables both the private and public sectors to benefit from investing in adaptation and allows for better risk management.
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