What is the Climate Finance Fund and what are its main objectives?

The Climate Finance Fund, established in 2021, aims to drive systemic change in the financial system to better support climate solutions. Its primary objective is to redirect investment towards the global south, where significant climate innovation occurs, and to ensure that market mechanisms work for both people and the planet.

Why is directing investment to the global south considered crucial for climate innovation?

Directing investment to the global south is essential because this region experiences the majority of emissions growth and is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Historically, capital has been concentrated in wealthier countries, leading to a lack of funding for climate initiatives in the global south, where innovative solutions are often developed.

What role does the stock market play in facilitating climate innovation according to Marilyn Waite?

Marilyn Waite explains that the stock market serves as a platform for attracting early-stage investors to climate innovations. It provides opportunities for liquidity, allowing investors to recover their investments, which is crucial for funding the development of impactful climate solutions.

How does the Climate Finance Fund incorporate social justice into its financing strategies?

The Climate Finance Fund integrates a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) into its financing strategies. This approach ensures that efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions also align with social justice objectives, addressing the needs of marginalized communities while promoting climate action.

What initiatives are being supported in the global south to enhance climate solutions?

The Climate Finance Fund supports various initiatives in the global south, such as venture capital firms and startup accelerators that back climate-friendly companies. Examples include New Energy Nexus and Centenary Bank in Uganda, which finance small and medium-sized enterprises focused on renewable energy and other climate solutions.

[Rebroadcast] Why is directing green investment to the global south the key to promoting climate innovation?

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Marilyn Waite

Managing Director — The Climate Finance Fund

[Rebroadcast] Why is directing green investment to the global south the key to promoting climate innovation?

10:47·13 August 2026

With climate change wreaking havoc around the globe, more investment in climate solutions is urgently needed. That was the motivation behind the Climate Finance Fund, set up in 2021 by Marilyn Waite to push for systemic change in the financial system so that it works for people and planet. Its new mission is to divert funds to the global south, where much climate innovation takes place.

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The Climate Finance Fund, established in 2021, aims to drive systemic change in the financial system to better support climate solutions. Its primary objective is to redirect investment towards the global south, where significant climate innovation occurs, and to ensure that market mechanisms work for both people and the planet.