African Natural Capital Alliance

ANCA is an African-led collaborative multi-stakeholder initiative, acting as the vehicle to drive coordinated advocacy and action across the continent. ANCA was established in 2022 by FSD Africa out of a need to ensure an African Voice on the global nature agenda. With growing global interest in nature, including in the development of nature-related risk frameworks and standards, there is an urgent need to ensure these emerging approaches can be applied to an African context.

ANCA recognizes the need for African private and public sector awareness and capability-building for the successful integration of not only future nature-related risk frameworks and standards, but also broader nature-related capabilities. Without engagement on these topics, there is a danger of creating additional transition risks and barriers to investment in the African continent.

Financing Africa’s Future

The Financing Africa’s Future podcast examines the forces shaping Africa’s financial markets and their role in driving sustainable development. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts and practitioners, exploring both opportunities and constraints in areas such as climate finance, capital markets, early-stage finance, adaptation and resilience and development impact. With new episodes released every week, the series provides policymakers, investors, and development partners with informed perspectives on the evolving financial landscape and its implications for Africa’s future. About FSD Africa:FSD Africa is a specialist development agency working to build and strengthen financial markets across sub-Saharan Africa. By addressing systemic challenges and unlocking new opportunities, FSD Africa seeks to make finance work for the continent’s future, supporting resilience, sustainability and inclusive growth.

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Talks on Nature: A podcast by ANCA

Talks on Nature - A Podcast by ANCA is a platform where thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators discuss the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges and opportunities facing Africa today. Hosted by the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), the podcast highlights cutting-edge strategies, nature-based solutions, and financial innovations driving the continent toward a nature-positive future. Each episode offers insights from global and African leaders dedicated to protecting and leveraging Africa’s vast natural assets for sustainable development.

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