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__February 24-27, 2025, Cape Town, South Africa__

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Don’t miss [Africa's Green Economy Summit](https://wearevuka.com/green-economy/ages/) in Cape Town from February 24-27, 2025. The Summit will bring together the global investor community, project owners and business executives focused on green transport, renewable energy and clean technologies, African governments, cities, and policy makers to pave the way for an inclusive green economy and a sustainable future.

Convergence is a supporting partner of the Summit.

Africa's Green Economy Summit 2026

Don’t miss Africa's Green Economy Summit in Cape Town!

Africa's Green Economy Summit

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We invite you to join us virtually for an information session on the [Asia Climate Solutions (ACS) Design Grant](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/acs).

The ACS Design Grant awards feasibility study and proof-of-concept grants for the design and launch of innovative blended finance solutions that mobilize private capital to sectors critical for climate transition and resilience in developing markets in Asia.

The current grant cycle will have a thematic focus on solutions in the clean energy, blue economy, and sustainable cities and infrastructure sectors. The solutions should leverage blended finance to mobilize local public, private, and philanthropic capital to scale climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives benefiting local communities across the Asia-Pacific region. 

Register for the webinar to:
- Learn more about Convergence’s Blended Finance Accelerator Program and the ACS Design Grant
- Gain insight into how to apply, grant eligibility, and evaluation criteria
- Get your questions answered, and more

The anchor donors of this initiative are the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia, Olayan Group, UBS Optimus Foundation, and The Rockefeller Foundation.

The ACS Design Grant is now open. The deadline to submit concept notes is __January 11 at 8:00PM ET/January 12 at 9:00AM SGT__. Learn more and apply [here](https://convergence.submittable.com/submit).

Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant: Info Session

Join us virtually to gain insight into the application process for the Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant

Learn about the Asia Climate Solutions Design Grant

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__Wednesday, December 10th, 4:00pm EAT__

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Africa faces a defining challenge - and opportunity - in financing its green transition.

According to Convergence, blended finance has already mobilized over $90 billion across the continent, mostly in energy and infrastructure. Yet major opportunities remain in agriculture, nature-based solutions, and climate resilience - especially those tapping into local capital markets.

This webinar explores the next frontier of blended finance innovation - showcasing practical strategies to de-risk investments and attract both international and local private capital.

The webinar will feature:
- A clear view of Africa’s blended finance landscape and emerging trends
- Insights into deal structures that mobilize private investment
- Practical de-risking strategies to make projects bankable
- Case studies of successful climate and green economy transactions

Structuring for Scale: How Blended Finance Can Unlock Bankable Green Projects in Africa

This webinar explores the next frontier of blended finance innovation - showcasing practical strategies to de-risk investments and attract both international and local private capital.

Blended Finance for Green Projects in Africa

Deal Connect: December 2025

__Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 9:00AM - 10:00AM ET__

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Join Convergence for an informative webinar that will connect you to a selection of blended finance investment opportunities in emerging markets. During this interactive session, Convergence members will share details about their investment opportunities that are listed on our live deal platform. This is a great opportunity to explore new and unique transactions and learn from developments in the broader blended finance ecosystem.

During the session, we will present two opportunities:

__Mirova Sustainable Land Fund 2__ 
Mirova’s Sustainable Land Fund 2 targets sustainable agriculture and forestry. It provides long-term financing (debt/equity) for projects promoting sustainable land use, especially through regenerative agriculture and agroforestry. Building on the success of the Land Degradation Neutrality Fund managed by Mirova, it leverages Mirova’s expertise in natural capital. The fund primarily targets emerging countries, with an existing project pipeline in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

 

__Catalyst Fund Resilience I__ 
Catalyst Fund Resilience I is a blended equity fund targeting pan-African early-stage tech ventures enabling climate adaptation and resilience. The fund combines capital and hands-on venture building support to scale startups to success, building on its track record with two prior accelerator funds.

This webinar series is exclusive to investors registered on the Convergence platform.

Join us for an informative webinar that will connect you to relevant blended finance investment opportunities in emerging markets.

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__Thursday, November 27th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm EAT__

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Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya, Rebel Advisory East Africa, and Convergence Blended Finance invite you to a networking event in Nairobi. 

The session will bring together partners of the organizers and other stakeholders working in nature-based solutions comprising impact investors, institutional investors, donor agencies, development banks, and sponsors of blended finance deals. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals/institutions engaged in blended finance, make new contacts, exchange ideas, and more.

If you'd like to attend please reach out to __basil.kandaya@convergence.finance__.

*Registration is open on a first come, first served basis.*

Networking Reception: Blended Finance as a Catalyst for Scaling Nature-Based Solutions

Join the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya, Rebel Advisory East Africa, and Convergence Blended Finance for a networking reception in Nairobi, Kenya

Networking Reception in Nairobi

The Role of Insurance in Blended Finance: From Risk Solutions to Investment Capital

Insurance remains a powerful yet still limited tool in blended finance, one that holds untapped potential to mobilize private capital and enhance risk management. The insurance sector can be a multi-dimensional partner in blended finance, contributing market expertise, risk solutions, and capital. Their engagement can span three key roles: (i) as __Risk Advisors__, guiding the design and feasibility of blended finance transactions; (ii) as __(Re)Insurers__, providing coverage within de-risked blended transactions or underwriting blended insurance products supported by concessional capital; and (iii) as __Investors__, deploying assets under management into blended vehicles.

The session will open with key insights, data, and trends from our latest "Playbook on the Insurance Sector’s Roles in Blended Finance at the Climate-Health Nexus" produced in partnership with the Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP). This will be followed by two 20-minute case study presentations, each demonstrating a distinct way the insurance sector can engage in blended finance:

__Room2Run (AfDB)__: A landmark USD 2 billion synthetic risk transfer enabled the African Development Bank to free up lending capacity for high-priority sectors, especially climate finance. Through this transaction, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and three private insurers provided risk coverage on the Bank’s sovereign portfolio, creating new headroom for fresh lending across regional member countries.

__IDI Sao Mai and AquaOne (GuarantCo)__: showcasing how a full guarantee attracted insurance investors to finance national infrastructure.

Join us on 26 November at 9:00 AM ET for this webinar featuring expert speakers from across the insurance and blended finance ecosystem.

Member Training: The Role of Insurance in Blended Finance: From Risk Solutions to Investment Capital

Join us for our next member training exploring the role of insurance in blended finance.

Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator: Information Session

__Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2pm AEDT / 11am SGT__

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We invite you to join us virtually for an information session on the [Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/dfatngo). The Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator is a partnership between the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Convergence Blended Finance. The accelerator will provide catalytic grant funding and acceleration support to NGOs that aim to design, launch, pilot, scale-up and expand the blended finance vehicles. Through the Accelerator, NGOs can access funding at different stages of developing a blended finance vehicle, from early scoping and feasibility studies to pilot transactions and expansion, while also benefiting from capacity building support from tailored curriculum, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, data and analytics, access to Convergence network of investors and other ecosystem players, and ongoing portfolio support and technical feedback to help design and scale investable vehicle for climate action and gender equality. The accelerator aims to support NGOs to create an investable pipeline of high-impact vehicles that unlock private capital for advancing climate action and gender equality across the Indo-Pacific region.

__Register for the webinar to:__ 
 
- Get an overview of the Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator and how it supports NGOs in the region
- Hear directly from DFAT Australia on their vision and objectives for the program
- Gain insights from an NGO grantee on designing blended finance vehicles and mobilizing capital
- Understand the application process, including eligibility criteria and how proposals will be evaluated
- Ask your questions during a live Q&A and more!
 

__Who should join:__ 
- NGOs exploring or developing blended finance solutions targeting climate action and/or gender equality in the Indo-Pacific.
- NGO-affiliated impact investment arms and technical partners.
- Other ecosystem partners interested in blended finance collaborations with NGOs

The Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator is now open, and the deadline to submit expression of interest is __November 18, 2025__. Visit [this page](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/dfatngo) to learn more and apply.

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Watch a replay of the information session on the [Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/dfatngo). The Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator is a partnership between the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Convergence Blended Finance. The accelerator will provide catalytic grant funding and acceleration support to NGOs that aim to design, launch, pilot, scale-up and expand the blended finance vehicles. Through the Accelerator, NGOs can access funding at different stages of developing a blended finance vehicle, from early scoping and feasibility studies to pilot transactions and expansion, while also benefiting from capacity building support from tailored curriculum, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, data and analytics, access to Convergence network of investors and other ecosystem players, and ongoing portfolio support and technical feedback to help design and scale investable vehicle for climate action and gender equality. The accelerator aims to support NGOs to create an investable pipeline of high-impact vehicles that unlock private capital for advancing climate action and gender equality across the Indo-Pacific region.

__What we covered at the launch:__
 
- An overview of the Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator and how it supports NGOs in the region
- Insights from DFAT Australia on their vision and objectives for the program
- Insights from an NGO grantee on designing blended finance vehicles and mobilizing capital
- Details about the application process, including eligibility criteria and how proposals will be evaluated
- Questions and answers about the intiative.
 

The Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator is now open, and the deadline to submit expression of interest is __November 18, 2025__. Visit [this page](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/dfatngo) to learn more and apply.

DFAT NGO Accelerator Slide deck

We invite you to join us virtually for an information session on the Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator.

Info Session: Indo-Pacific NGO Blended Finance Accelerator

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__Member Networking Breakfast in São Paulo, Friday, November 7, 9:00am - 11:00am BRT__

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Join Convergence and Latimpacto for a morning networking session with members and partners in São Paulo on November 7, 2025. Connect with impact investors, institutional investors, donors, development banks, and sponsors of blended finance deals. Attendees will have ample time to exchange ideas and discuss blended finance initiatives.

Registration is open on a first come first served basis.

Member Networking Breakfast in São Paulo

Join us for a networking breakfast in São Paulo.

Networking Event in São Paulo

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__Tuesday, November 4, 4:30pm BRT__

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Join Convergence alongside Howden, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, AXA, CAF - Development Bank of Latin America, and BNP Paribas for this COP30 side-event.

Climate finance in Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) has increased in recent years, but it is still insufficient to meet the region’s capex needs to achieve decarbonization goals. De-risking mechanisms and resources will be an instrumental measure for this climate capital mobilization, as their strategic use can reduce project-related risks, making investments more attractive and accessible to investors.

Different mechanisms can be leveraged when executing a de-risking strategy, and four case studies, brought by Convergence, AXA, CAF - Development bank of Latin America, BNP Paribas, will illustrate how these risks and instruments pragmatically materialize climate deals.

This event will serve as a private roundtable space for discussing de-risking strategies for climate financing through practical examples from regional peers, aiming to reinforce transition financing efforts among Latin America’s financial sector participants. A space for networking and a social reception will foster dialogue and serve as a closure of the session.

*Share your expression of interest (no later than Friday, 31st October) to attend this event. Please note that registration does not mean confirmation. A confirmation will be sent to your email with the exact address.*

De-Risking Latin America & Caribbean: Profiling effective solutions to finance the climate transition

Join us for a private roundtable event for discussing de-risking strategies for climate financing in LAC.

De-Risking Latin America & Caribbean

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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Convergence will host the first ever Global Blended Finance Forum in Washington, DC at the Fairmont Georgetown Hotel from November 3-5, 2025.

This first of its kind gathering will bring together a wide spectrum of blended finance practitioners to share insights, discuss market trends, and break down silos, with an aim towards defining the next decade of blended finance.

The Forum will offer a variety of programming focused on the most urgent blended finance issues including private sector and local capital mobilization, data transparency, and standardization. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in multiple networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and inspire and galvanize them to shape the future of blended finance.

Convergence members get access to preferred pricing. Early bird member tickets are $500 (compared to $750 for non-members). To get the discounted rate, reach out to your relationship manager.

*Early bird registration is currently open. Follow the [event LinkedIn page](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/global-blended-finance-forum/) for up to date information, including newly announced speakers, agenda items, and themes.*

Global Blended Finance Forum

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Convergence will host the first ever Global Blended Finance Forum in Washington, DC from November 3-5, 2025.

Convergence Global Blended Finance Forum

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Join us virtually for the launch of our 2025 State of Climate Blended Finance report on __Monday, November 3 at 9:15AM ET__, where we will share data trends, insights, and recommendations from the report. This year’s report assesses the state of climate blended finance in light of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development held in Seville earlier this year, and sets out the key challenges and opportunities facing the market in the years ahead.

In addition to presenting highlights from the report, the virtual launch will also feature a panel discussion exploring how the market can address the critical challenges facing climate blended finance. 

The panel will include: 
__Joan Miquel Carrillo__, Blended Finance Principal Officer, IDB Invest 
__Tim Streeter__, Global Head of Investor Relations, Private Infrastructure Development Group 
__Elizabeth Beall__, Managing Director, Finance Earth 
__Luke Franson__, Director of Fund Management & FX/Treasury, Finance in Motion 

The 2025 State of Climate Blended Finance complements our 2025 State of Blended Finance, which covered the overall blended finance market and was released earlier this year.Explore the 2025 State of Blended Finance [here](https://www.convergence.finance/resource/state-of-blended-finance-2025/view).

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Read the 2025 State of Climate Blended Finance [here](https://www.convergence.finance/resource/state-of-climate-blended-finance-2025/view).

Watch a recording of the launch below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gTq8QAGf9c

2025 State of Climate Blended Finance Virtual Launch

Convergence is launching the 2025 State of Climate Blended Finance on Monday, November 3 at 9:15AM ET. This report, with a focus on climate, complements our 2025 State of Blended Finance which covered the overall blended finance market and was released earlier this year.

2025 State of Climate Blended Finance Launch

Blended Finance Training for Canadian Fund and Asset Managers (Toronto)

__Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 9:00AM - 12:00PM__

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Convergence, with support from [Global Affairs Canada](https://www.international.gc.ca/global-affairs-affaires-mondiales/home-accueil.aspx?lang=eng), is proud to introduce a new skill-building initiative under its [Blended Finance Accelerator for Fund Managers (A4FM)](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/a4fm). Blended finance—using catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources to attract private sector investment—is a key approach to mobilizing investment in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). This initiative aims to enhance the skills of Canadian fund and asset managers in designing and structuring blended finance vehicles for EMDEs, enabling both diversification and market-adjusted risk-return, while meeting the growing demand for sustainable investments.

This session will bring together participants from the Canadian sustainable finance space, equipping them with practical, hands-on knowledge through Convergence’s proprietary training materials and real-world case study presentations from leading fund and asset managers. It will also offer insights from mainstream asset managers and impact fund managers on scoping, launching, and deploying blended finance vehicles to attract concessional and commercial investors, thereby unlocking new opportunities and expanding their reach in EMDEs.

We will additionally be hosting a second standalone training in Montreal in early 2026, for those who may find that location more convenient.

*Registration is subject to pre-approval. You will be notified of your approval status shortly after submission.*

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Convergence, avec le soutien [Affaires mondiales Canada](https://www.international.gc.ca/global-affairs-affaires-mondiales/home-accueil.aspx?lang=eng), est fière de présenter une nouvelle initiative de renforcement des compétences dans le cadre de son programme [Accélérateur de financement mixte pour les gestionnaires de fonds (A4FM)](https://www.convergence.finance/accelerator/a4fm). Le financement mixte, qui consiste à utiliser des capitaux catalytiques provenant de sources publiques ou philanthropiques pour attirer les investissements du secteur privé, est une approche clé pour mobiliser les investissements dans les marchés émergents et les économies en développement (EMDEs). Cette initiative vise à améliorer les compétences des gestionnaires de fonds et d'actifs canadiens dans la conception et la structuration de véhicules de financement mixte pour les EMDEs, permettant à la fois la diversification et un rapport risque-rendement ajusté au marché, tout en répondant à la demande croissante d'investissements durables.

Cette session réunira des participants issus du secteur canadien de la finance durable et leur permettra d'acquérir des connaissances pratiques grâce au matériel de formation exclusif de Convergence et à des présentations d'études de cas réels par des gestionnaires de fonds et d'actifs de premier plan. Elle offrira également des informations provenant de gestionnaires d'actifs traditionnels et de gestionnaires de fonds d'impact sur la définition, le lancement et le déploiement de véhicules de financement mixte afin d'attirer des investisseurs concessionnels et commerciaux, ouvrant ainsi de nouvelles opportunités et élargissant leur portée dans les EMDEs.

Nous organiserons également une deuxième formation indépendante à Montréal au début de l'année 2026, pour ceux qui trouveraient cet emplacement plus pratique.

*L'inscription est soumise à une pré-approbation. Vous serez informé de l'état de votre demande peu après l'avoir soumise.*

Join us for a training on blended finance for Canadian Fund and Asset Managers in Toronto.