Investing for gender equity and climate resilience

BII London office, 123 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DE or online Note the live stream will start at 12:45pm BST.

About this Event

Investing in gender equity and climate resilience in low-income countries and communities offers significant intersectional benefits. By enhancing gender equity, we can bolster climate resilience, leading to economic, social, and environmental gains. Integrated investments in these areas can drive sustainable development and improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Entrepreneurs and investees are successfully addressing this intersection, sharing valuable lessons and best practices. Local, community-led examples of climate adaptation supported by private sector investments demonstrate the co-benefits and outcomes of these initiatives. Data highlights the positive impacts, showcasing how these investments can transform communities and contribute to a more equitable and resilient future.

12:00pm Registration and networking lunch

12:45pm Event starts

3:30pm Event ends

This event is being co-hosted by British International Investment (BII), the Global Adaptation and Resilience Investment (GARI) Group, and FinDev Canada.

British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor with a mission to help solve the biggest global development challenges by investing patient, flexible capital to support private sector growth and innovation.

We invest to create more productive, sustainable and inclusive economies in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, enabling people in those countries to build better lives for themselves and their communities.

Find out more about our work www.bii.co.uk