MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: JuST Institute Opens Doors, Promoting Inclusive Finance for Biodiversity, Climate Adaptation

The Just Sustainability Transitions (JuST) Institute, an NGO based in France, recently launched with the mission of supporting financial services providers (FSPs), consultants and both public and private investors in expanding their work “for the benefit of people and the planet.” In particular, the JuST Institute seeks to facilitate investment flows and capacity building services that support farmers and small-business owners in climate adaptation and conserving biodiversity. The NGO’s initial focus is on rural areas.

Among the JuST Institute’s offerings are: (1) support in product development for investors seeking to boost their funding of climate adaptation and the conservation of biodiversity; and (2) certification of FSPs’ portfolios regarding the extent of their commitments to the same. During 2023, the JuST Institute plans to pilot its offerings in five countries in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa in partnership with the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Luxembourg-based Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation.

The JuST Institute’s Board of Directors includes representatives from the France-based bank BNP Paribas and the Global Environment Facility, whose funding is administered by the World Bank.

Sources and Additional Resources

JuST Institute homepage
https://justinstitute.org

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