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- Acumen Public Voices Fellow Mohamed Okash writes on what a climate-resilient Mogadishu can look like and why the solutions already exist. #WorldEnvironmentDay go.acumen.org/4g0sHdM
- In our post on Substack, Acumen's Kristi Chon explores why and what it would actually take to make climate adaptation an exciting bet for private investors.
- India generates an estimated 3.8M metric tons of e-waste every year, much of it handled through informal systems where workers face unsafe conditions and unstable incomes. @scrapuncleapp is helping change that.
Acumen has invested in ScrapUncle, a company building a more transparent and dignified recycling system in India. Learn more ⬇️ - TED2026 asked big questions about the future. Acumen Fellows reminded us to ask a different one. "Who is the future being built for?" @BavidraMohan’s reflections from Vancouver ⬇️
- 120 million people are forcibly displaced. Humanitarian aid was down 35-40% in 2025 alone. The gap is growing, and refugee-led enterprises are stepping up to fill it. Find out why investors should back them ⬇️
- As impact investing grows, too much capital still bypasses low-income communities. A new letter from @jnovogratz on what needs to change: go.acumen.org/42P5kfk
- Our partnership with @Apple is continuing and expanding! @AcumenAcademy will provide 6 green enterprises in India with catalytic grants, mentorship & strategic guidance across waste management, circular economy, and regenerative agriculture. Learn more: go.acumen.org/4tu1gw7
- There’s more impact capital than ever before. So why isn’t it reaching the people who need it most? Our Founder and CEO, @jnovogratz, reflects on the recent surge of interest in impact investing and what it will take to deliver on its promise.
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We are happy to share with you all that Acumen has invested in our Mission of ensuring that all Farmers are empowered with Access to Optimal Agricultural Inputs , Practical Extension services and linkages to Reliable markets. This investment will enable us to expand our
- Pullus is building fairer, more reliable poultry markets for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. With Acumen’s investment, the company will expand cold-chain infrastructure and help farmers sell year-round at stable prices.
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Clean energy does more than cut emissions—it keeps the lights on, expands affordable energy, boosts economies, and builds resilience. This #EarthDay, see how GCF scales solutions with partners so clean energy delivers real benefits for people and planet. ⏬ #OurPowerOurPlanet
