You’ve likely seen the statistics. Agroecology enterprises, so essential to transition our food systems towards climate resilience – both for adaptation and mitigation – are woefully under-capitalized. Their importance goes beyond the economic well-being of farmers and processors to the healthy biodiverse food and ecosystem services they provide. Sadly, the market has a difficult time investing in these essential contributions to our collective well-being. Let’s change that.
This session explores a new finance instrument – an Agroecology Fund of Funds – designed to channel capital to loan funds committed to using the 13 principles of agroecology to guide their investments. Many of these loan funds are managed by, and work with, Indigenous Peoples and food producer cooperatives close to agroecology movements and organizations rooted in territories. They have the expertise, patience and flexibility to support emerging and existing agroecology enterprises.
Recalibrating capital to advance agroecology is no simple task -otherwise we would have cracked this nut already! You can help us find solutions. You are invited to a session to explore initial ideas for fund design, guided by examples of inspirational funds that move the needle on agroecology while providing beneficial returns to farmers and the climate.
*Please note that this event in IN-PERSON (not virtual).
Come ready to share your questions and insights on strategy. This 2-hour interactive session will include networking, program, and lunch. Confirmed speakers will be announced as they join.
Registration subject to approval.