At the R20 Foundation, we believe that cities and regions play a central role in the fight against climate change and its impact. We consider that local and regional actors are uniquely positioned to implement the transition to a sustainable economy, whereby natural resources are conserved, fossil fuel use is limited, public health is protected and enhanced, while societies promote equality.

Our efforts are designed to support subnational governments around the world to develop and finance sustainable infrastructure projects in the fields of sustainable energy, waste and sanitation and regenerative agriculture. Although local authorities are at the centre of our work, we recognize that fast-tracking the transition to inclusive, resilient, and low-carbon societies requires greater mobilization and collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders.

Our approach aims to “connect the dots” and foster understanding and interconnection between governments, project developers and public-private investors throughout the whole project development value chain.

Flagship initiative

In 2020, R20 incubated The Subnational Climate Finance initiative (SCF). SCF invests in mid-sized ($5-$75m USD) infrastructure projects, including sustainable energy, waste and sanitation, regenerative agriculture, and nature-based climate solutions. We partner primarily with subnational authorities to identify and implement these projects, financed with a blend of concessional and conventional capital, along with Technical Assistance grants that help mitigate risk and ensure financial and environmental goals are achieved.

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Newsletter December 2022
Newsletter December 2022

Newsletter December 2022

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Hiring: Project Pipeline Manager
Hiring: Project Pipeline Manager

R20 Foundation is seeking a Project Pipeline Manager for its existing programme, the Subnational Climate Finance Initiative (SCF), and a new programme aimed at curating new blended-finance investment vehicles.   The

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New Billion Euro Finance Initiative Launched in Marseille.
New Billion Euro Finance Initiative Launched in Marseille.

Marseille, December 6, 2022. The founding charter of the PAMEX Local Invest Finance Facility (PLIFF) has been signed today in Marseille, as part of the event “”the Mediterranean of the

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Hiring: Programme Coordinator
Hiring: Programme Coordinator

R20 Foundation is seeking a Coordinator for a new programme that aims at providing public-private investment solutions for climate mitigation at city-level. More specifically, the programme envisions to create blended-finance

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