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Mainstreaming nature bonds to protect nature in Africa
How can capital markets help finance nature and support measurable environmental outcomes?
In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, Alessandro Scalco of Rand Merchant Bank discusses the development of the Cape Water Performance-Based Bond in South Africa, developed with support from FSD Africa and other partners.
Drawing on the experience of bringing this pioneering nature outcome bond to market, Alessandro explores how innovative financing structures can connect investment with nature-related outcomes, the importance of credible project implementers, and the role of partnerships in…
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