How does climate change affect businesses in emerging economies?

The climate crisis has never been so obvious or so severe. This is particularly true in emerging economies, which are among the most vulnerable and least prepared for climate change.

The latest edition of our Emerging Economies Climate Report, now in its third year, found that almost four in five businesses (79 per cent) in emerging economies are feeling the effects of climate change today. Most businesses (59 per cent) have experienced an extreme weather event in the last five years. You can read more about the findings of the report in this newsletter.

Institutions like BII play an important role in supporting businesses in emerging economies as they respond to climate change.?We're proud to back businesses leading the way with innovative climate solutions. Below, you can read about how Apollo Agriculture is using technology to boost farmers’ productivity and profits in the face of climate change across Kenya and Zambia. And in India we’re partnering with businesses like BatterySmart, which is making electric vehicles accessible and affordable for the mass market.

Alongside our own investments, we're partnering with other investors to build a common understanding of investment for climate adaptation. Our new guidance, launched in partnership with the Adaptation and Resilience Investment Collaborative (ARIC), helps investors to measure the adaptation and resilience impact of investments.

Read on to find out more about these initiatives.

New survey explores impact of climate change on businesses...

Our Emerging Economies Climate Report, now in its third year, explores how the climate emergency is affecting companies, how they are responding, and how investors can better support companies as we move together to a greener future.?

...and what it means for investors

In our latest podcast, with the help of an expert panel, we dig deeper into the report's findings to explore how we can address climate risks and maximise opportunities in emerging economies.

How to weather a changing climate

For smallholder farmers, navigating a changing climate is critical to sustain their livelihoods. Yet many are unable to afford the more expensive climate resilient crops. We speak to the co-founder of Apollo Agriculture , an agri-finance company helping farmers overcome these hurdles.

Measuring adaptation and resilience impact

This new report from the Adaptation and Resilience Investors Collaborative (ARIC) provides a clear and robust framework for measuring the impact of investments on climate adaptation and resilience. We’re proud to be a founding member of ARIC.

Pioneering technologies accelerating India's green transition

We invest in businesses that help practically tackle climate issues across sectors and industries. Our Chief Impact Officer, Maria Smith , reflects on a recent visit to India and the innovative businesses she visited.

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