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Mandala Capital secures Green Climate Fund approval to scale climate adaptation and transform food systems in South and Southeast Asia
Agriculture and food systems across South and Southeast Asia face a significant financing gap, despite their vital role in regional livelihoods and global food security. Agriculture contributes to 13% of regional GDP and employs over one-third of the population, yet investment in climate-resilient agriculture remains insufficient.
At the same time, climate change is expected to reduce crop yields by 10–20% in the coming decades, threatening the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers.
said Demetrio Innocenti , Climate and Gender Specialist at Mandala Capital.
Through GCF's commitment, Mandala Capital will mobilize additional private investment to scale climate adaptation solutions and strengthen value chains that support over 12 million people across South and Southeast Asia .
"This partnership demonstrates how blended finance can bring the private sector to the forefront of climate action, mobilizing investments that strengthen food security and build climate resilience across the Philippines and the region. The Philippines' NDA welcomes Mandala Capital's commitment to channel a portion of the fund's investment into local initiatives, supporting innovative SMEs that can deliver real, scalable impact. This initiative underscores how private capital can be effectively leveraged to accelerate resilience and transformation in the agrifood sector." Said Mr. Joven Balbosa Undersecretary, International Finance Group, Philippines NDA.
Mandala Capital SSEA Food Programme will invest in profitable, scalable companies that are driving the shift toward more affordable, accessible, and climate-resilient food system. Its primary climate rationale addresses the region-specific challenges like food wastage, price surges, malnutrition, low agricultural productivity and escalating protein demands.
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said Uday Garg , Founder and Managing Partner at Mandala Capital
Mandala brings a proven track record, having successfully exited 80% of its investments across its first two funds, demonstrating the team's ability to execute and deliver value for investors.
", said Kavita Sinha , Director of the Green Climate Fund's Department of the Private Sector Facility.
With GCF's anchor commitment, Mandala Capital is now raising its $250 million blended finance fund to scale climate adaptation solutions and build more resilient food systems.
Investors and partners interested in learning more are invited to contact us at kcygler@mandala-capital.com / ir@mandala-capital.com
Mandala Capital is a private equity firm investing across the food and agriculture value chain within Southeast Asia and India. Since 2008, Mandala Capital has deployed over USD 250 million across the sector, working closely with management teams to build industry leaders to transform existing food systems.
For more information, visit www.mandala-capital.com
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the world's largest climate finance institution, supporting developing countries in their transition toward low-emission and climate-resilient development. GCF has a portfolio of USD 18 billion delivering transformative climate action in more than 130 countries.
For more information, visit www.greenclimate.fund
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