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The Challenges & Barriers Facing Impact Investing Today

The Challenges & Barriers Facing Impact Investing Today

By Pierrick Ribes 19 December 2023
The Challenges & Barriers Facing Impact Investing Today

In the aftermath of the pandemic, our world faces a myriad of challenges, ranging from geopolitical tensions to looming recessions. 

The critical mission to tackle climate change unfolds against a backdrop where emerging markets grapple with the complexities of energy shifts, food security issues, and rising debts. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the financial challenges in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), increasing the annual funding gap from US $2.5 trillion to an estimated US $4.2 trillion, according to the UNCTAD’s 2023 world investment report. 

The world is playing with a limited number of resources trying to address an unlimited number of problems. It is therefore crucial for everyone t

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