The Rise Fund | World Economic Forum
WEBThe Rise Funds are a core pillar of TPG Rise, TPG’s global impact investing platform. Founded in 2016 by TPG in partnership with Bono and Jeff Skoll, The Rise Funds invest behind impact entrepreneurs and growth-stage, high-potential, mission-driven companies that are focused on achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
4 trends driving private market impact funds: One CEO Explains
WEBMay 6, 2024 · Brookfield, TPG Rise Climate, Apollo, Ares, Blackstone and KKR have all announced new energy transition funds and commitments to energy transition investments over the last year. The ambition and focus from the largest platforms in private markets investors across multiple asset classes show a particular focus on private equity and …
Enpal | World Economic Forum
WEBAug 29, 2024 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum …
COP28: What did it accomplish and what’s next?
WEBDec 14, 2023 · Five key takeaways from COP28. 1. Taking stock of actions. Dubai was seen as a critical opportunity for nations to “course correct” climate action through the GST, as global emissions continue to rise by 1.5% a year, when they need to reduce by 7% annually to 2030 to keep the goal of 1.5ºC alive.
Accelerating impact – five lessons in five years
WEBJan 21, 2020 · Within the Rise portfolio, for example, combined company revenue across our portfolio grew 30% during the last four years. Ultimately, there is space in this market for growth companies, growth investors and market rate returns. 3. Mission driven companies want mission driven capital. In the impact world, not all capital is created equal.
Sea level rise is a global threat – here’s why | World Economic Forum
WEBSep 20, 2024 · The US Space Agency and other US government agencies warned in 2022 that levels along the country’s coastlines could rise by another 25-30cm by 2050. The global sea level has risen by about 21cm since records began in 1880. While measuring in centimetres or even millimetres might seem small, these rises can have big consequences.
Here's how AI can help fight climate change - The World …
WEBAug 11, 2021 · Ari Cohen, the external affairs director for TPG, which last week announced a new $5.4 billion Rise Climate fund to invest in "climate solutions around the world", said the AI market was likely to grow, as countries and …
Blended finance: How to accelerate sustainable development
WEBApr 3, 2023 · Blended finance is the strategic use of public finance for the mobilization of additional private finance towards sustainable development in developing countries. The most significant value of blended finance transactions is the ability to unlock funding for investments in areas that are not well funded. These investment segments are typically ...
These are the biggest risks facing the world - The World Economic …
WEBJan 11, 2023 · The report uses data from the Global Risks Perception Survey 2022-2023 to understand the risks the world is likely to face over the coming 10 years. The survey identifies the cost-of-living crisis as the most severe threat facing us over the next two years. Next is natural disasters and extreme weather events while geoeconomic …
Global Risks 2024: Disinformation Tops Global Risks 2024 as ...
WEBGeneva, Switzerland, 10 January 2024 – Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception data, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 warns of a global risks landscape in which progress in human development is being chipped away slowly, leaving states and individuals vulnerable to new and resurgent risks.