Advancing Impact, Innovation & Climate Investment

Over the past five years, Forum for Impact has quickly grown from a regional dialogue into a global community of over a thousand impact-focused investors, family offices, philanthropists, and leaders in finance from Europe, the US, Canada, Asia, and the Caribbean. We host private, invite-only dialogues annually around the world to create “coalitions of the willing” among investors, philanthropists, family offices, and institutions to commit capital across a range of impacts. We focus on taking action in impact finance, not just talking about it.

With the advancement of Article 6.2, Africa is leading a new era in climate and carbon finance. The continent’s growing participation in high-integrity carbon markets—supported by fresh innovations in debt facilities, climate bonds, and blended finance—unlocks vast opportunities for sustainable investment and green job creation. Learn from leaders in carbon finance from across the world on how Africa is once again at the vanguard of climate finance – and what needs to happen to be successful.

African women are key drivers of the continent’s impact finance transformation. As entrepreneurs, community leaders, and stewards of natural resources, women are pioneering ESG and climate solutions that benefit both people and planet. Exciting new funding initiatives like gender bonds, women-led impact funds, and targeted debt facilities—are closing historic gaps and unlocking billions in sustainable investment. Hear from a panel of women leaders in finance on how the continent has an unprecedented opportunity for elevating women in finance.

Africa is experiencing a wave of major investments in solar, wind, hydropower, and innovative off-grid solutions, revolutionizing energy access for over 600 million people lacking reliable electricity. Falling technology costs and new financial models — including pay-as-you-go solar kits and mini-grids — are expanding electricity into remote areas, creating jobs and advancing economic inclusion.

Africa is leading a new wave of sustainable infrastructure development, powered by innovative financing models and global partnerships. From green bonds and blended finance to sovereign wealth fund investments and public-private partnerships, cutting-edge financial solutions are rapidly bridging the continent’s infrastructure gap. We are gathering world leaders and investors in sustainable infrastructure to discuss why sustainable infrastructure is more than a necessity—it is Africa’s opportunity to build a resilient, prosperous future for all.

Africa has become a global leader in digital banking and fintech innovation, driving financial inclusion for millions who were previously unbanked. Mobile money platforms, AI-powered lending, and integrated apps are making finance accessible to rural communities, entrepreneurs, and marginalized groups. These technologies unlock new pathways for impact investment by expanding access to credit, insurance, savings, and payment services while supporting women and SMEs.