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The Lightsmith Group is a private equity firm investing in climate resilience in food & ag, water, energy, health, and transportation.
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Supporting innovation that tackles climate change can’t wait. We're partnering with The Lightsmith Group on the Adaptation SME Accelerator Project (ASAP) to accelerate SMEs & startups in Africa, Asia, Latin America, & the Caribbean. Apps are coming 🔜 climateasap.org

Intro happening now! Make your way to the Resilience Hub United Nations #COP26 COP26 @CDCgroup BFA Global The Lightsmith Group UN Development


I spoke about the Environment Agency’s work to help England adapt, the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment and how we need to accelerate the #RacetoResilience so we catch up with the #RacetoZero and bring a new era of #climate prosperity to the whole world. #COP26


We cannot let the 1.5 degree target escape. And yet, we need innovative solutions to manage our new reality. Adaptation is very high on NDF's agenda. Join us 8 Nov to discuss the way forward: ndf.int/ndf-at-cop26.h… Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 @CDCgroup The Lightsmith Group Climate Policy Initiative ADB Climate Team


Today at #cop26gcf 🎦 Climate innovation and technology with: Dr. RMwebaza UN Climate Change TEC's Mareer Mohamed Husny Frank Rijsberman Abdulmajid Nsekela The Lightsmith Group's Jay Koh KDB Bank's Wooksang Ahn Javier_Manzanares Kavita Sinha #TogetherForOurPlanet Watch live ➡️ g.cf/atcop



Why is adaptation to climate change such a challenge? How can we tackle it? Come and set the future agenda with key experts on 8 Nov 13:15 GMT at the #COP26 Nordic Pavilion or watch online: ndf.int/ndf-at-cop26.h… Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 @CDCgroup The Lightsmith Group Climate Policy Initiative ADB Climate Team


#COP26 EVENT: Monday, Nov 8 @ 15:15 - 16:45 GMT! thegef.shorthandstories.com/announcing-win… This Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation catalyzes innovation + private sector action in support of vulnerable populations. South Pole's Urs Dieterich to talk w Global Environment Facility (GEF), Asian Development Bank, The Lightsmith Group.

Today is the #COP26 Adaptation Day and NDF staff will be very busy. See where you can find us in Glasgow. Do join us: ndf.int/ndf-at-cop26/m… #NDFatCOP26 ADB Climate Team Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 Climate Policy Initiative @CDCgroup The Lightsmith Group European Investment Bank IIED COP26



“Big challenges in adaptation: define the how and create change within the timeframe we have” says Jay Koh, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Lightsmith Group. The Lightsmith Group


“Climate future is the current climate presence. We need to identify and build up the adaptation ecosystem,”says Jay Koh, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Lightsmith Group, and applauds to NDF for quick funding decisions. The Lightsmith Group


SPEAKERS: 🔷 David McCauley, Policy & Govt, WWF US 🔷 Urs Dieterich, Director @LandscapeFund & South Pole 🔷 Jay Koh, Co-founder, The Lightsmith Group 🔷 Tran Trung Hieu, VP of Luc Dong Co. 🔷 Dr. Gustavo Fonseca, Director of Programs, Global Environment Facility (GEF) #OurClimateJourney #ClimateAdaptation


Calling all SMEs and startups in Africa and Asia creating #climateadaptation and #climateresilience solutions📣 Apply to a new virtual accelerator program led by The Lightsmith Group and @VillageCapital. ➡ Apply today: bit.ly/ASAP-apps

There's still time to apply to the Climate Adaptation SME Accelerator! Join the info session on January 20 at 6:00 PM IST / 3:30PM EAT to learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/ASAPInfoSession The Lightsmith Group

📢Applications for our accelerator program with Village Capital for companies solving critical #climateresilience issues are still open until the end of this month! #ClimateAction


📣Applications are now open for a new one-week intensive virtual program led by The Lightsmith Group and Village Capital Applications open now for LatAm and the Caribbean: bit.ly/3pcjXWM Last day to apply is April 8! #startups #climateimpact #SME #accelerator #entrepreneurs

Today, we kick off the ASAP Latin America Climate #AdaptationSolutions #Accelerator with Village Capital. Looking forward to working with the cohort of exciting adaptation solutions addressing #climateimpacts in Latin America. Learn more about them here: climateasap.org/latinamerica_c…