Climate Action

Rural communities are key to solving the climate crisis.

The Climate Resilience Roadmap
Credit: Adam Finch/Root Capital
Caption: Catarina is a member of Chajulense Cooperative—a Root Capital Climate Action Leader—in Guatemala.

The Challenge

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Smallholder farmers are particularly vulnerable to shifting weather patterns, increased frequency of extreme events, and other climate-related risks that threaten their productivity and economic stability.  According to the World Bank, unchecked climate change may push up to 130 million people into poverty by 2030.

The Opportunity

Root Capital works closely with agricultural enterprises who promote climate-smart and regenerative agricultural practices, such as agroforestry and soil conservation that enhance farmer resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And we provide them with advisory and financing to deepen their investments in climate solutions, which benefit people and the planet. With the right support, local agricultural businesses can be champions of climate action and key partners in the transition to regenerative agriculture.

Our Impact

Building agricultural communities’ climate resilience helps farmers and contributes to broader climate action goals.

$21.2M

Climate finance flowing to vulnerable communities this year

270

Businesses receiving Agronomic and Climate Resilience Advisory

570K

Farmers and employees reached by Climate Finance or Advisory

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