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DFCD

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) supports projects aimed at climate adaptation and mitigation across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. 

By investing in green projects, the most vulnerable communities and ecosystems become more resilient to the effects of climate change. This is desperately needed, because the least developed countries are that the climate crisis is most felt.

DFCD invests in profitable projects with a positive impact on climate adaptation and nature restoration in Africa, Asia and Latin America. WWF-NL focuses on identifying and supporting projects so that they can attract investors and thus scale up.

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What is the DFCD?

The DFCD was established in 2019 with an initial commitment of €160 million from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs with consecutive additional resources from both the Ministry and the European Commission. The consortium consists of WWF-NL, SNV, a global development partner, FMO (The Dutch Entrepreneurial Develoment Bank), and Climate Fund Managers (CFM).  

More than €1.3 billion in public and private funds have now been raised at the fund and project level for our growing portfolio of projects. The aim is to reach €2 billion. 

How DFCD works

Step 1

Together with SNV, WWF seeks out promising projects in agriculture, forestry, water and environmental protection. Here, biodiversity, gender equality and social inclusion are important pillars.

Step 2

We provide technical and financial support so that the initiatives can scale their operations while enhancing their impact potential.

Step 3

Once the projects have a solid foundation, they are connected with FMO (Land Use projects), CFM (Water projects), or other local or international investors to receive large-scale financing.

Why is DFCD important?

To cope with the effects of climate change and nature loss, philanthropy alone is not enough. We need to work with the private sector and start funding companies that take nature into account.

WWF’s goal is to stop nature loss by 2030. For this, it is necessary to invest international financial flows international financial flows differently. DFCD wants to make it easier for investors to invest more sustainably. This way, we can hopefully turn the tide together.

Inspiring stories and results

Peter Caton / WWF-UK

DFCD and RCF Partnership to Scale Climate-Resilient Soy Production in Brazil’s Cerrado

The DFCD intends to partner with the Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF) to support deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) soy production in Cerrado.
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STP

DFCD to promote the sustainable seaweed supply chain with STP in Vietnam

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development intends to partner with STP to develop a 150ha sustainable seaweed farm model in North Vietnam.
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DFCD’s Kentegra partnership seeks to revitalise alternative to synthetic pesticides

DFCD’s Kentegra partnership seeks to revitalise alternative to synthetic pesticides.
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DFCD to support organic spice producer Vinasamex in Vietnam

The objective is to support the development of the company’s farming practices, biodiversity impact, community engagement and overall climate resilience as they expand operations.
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Cyrille Cornu

DFCD supports Société Générale Madagascar in a first of its kind Sustainability Bond

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development intends to partner with Société Générale Madagascar to de-risk a groundbreaking financial solution for the country.
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Transforming dairy waste into opportunity and impact in Colombia

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development intends to partner with ALSEC to enhance its waste-to-value stream in the dairy sector.
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Improving WASH systems across East Africa with innovative waste-to-energy management plants(2)

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development intends to partner with sustainable chocolate maker Beyond Good.
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