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SIDBI’s Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF)


Why is it in the news?

  • SIDBI’s Avaana Sustainability Fund (ASF) was approved by Green Climate Fund (GCF).

 More about the news

  • ASF marks the inaugural anchored fund of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), aiming to address climate change through sustainable investment strategies.
  • ASF is structured as a venture capital fund with a primary goal to invest in early-stage climate technology companies, thereby fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the climate sector.
  • The fund’s total corpus stands at a substantial $120 million, earmarked for deployment into promising ventures contributing to climate resilience and sustainability.
  • It seeks to identify and support companies that demonstrate potential for significant environmental impact and sustainable growth, thereby driving positive change in the climate landscape.
About Green Climate Fund (GCF)

·       Established in 2010 under the Cancún Agreements, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) represents the world’s largest dedicated climate finance mechanism, aiming to mobilize resources for climate action in developing countries.

·       GCF operates as the financial arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), with a core mandate to catalyse a transition towards low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways.

·       The fund’s Secretariat is headquartered in Incheon, South Korea, overseeing the implementation and management of climate finance initiatives.

Key Features and Principles:

·       GCF prioritizes the leadership of developing countries in determining climate finance priorities and implementing projects.

·       GCF allocates its financial resources equally between mitigation and adaptation efforts, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change challenges.

·       GCF provides support through a range of financial instruments, including grants, concessional loans, guarantees, and equity investments, tailored to meet the diverse needs of recipient countries and projects.

 

Other Significant Climate Finance Mechanisms

·       Global Environment Facility (GEF): Established in 1992, GEF focuses on financing projects targeting global environmental issues, including climate change mitigation and adaptation.

·       Adaptation Fund: Founded in 2001, the Adaptation Fund provides financial assistance for concrete adaptation projects and programs in developing countries, particularly those vulnerable to climate impacts.

·       Climate Investment Funds (CIFs): CIFs, launched in 2008, operate as a multilateral financing mechanism supporting climate-resilient and low-carbon development initiatives across various sectors and regions.

 


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