Our mission


Rio Impact is a consulting firm based in Luxembourg, operational since 2019, with experience in +30 countries. It specializes in sustainable finance to accelerate the implementation of Rio conventions on biodiversity (CBD), land (UNCCD) and climate (UNFCCC). Rio Impact provides advice on:

Financing solutions and fundraising for Biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and Climate action

Synergies between Rio conventions at country level, through policy advice, planning processes, project design & financing

Development of integrated land use initiatives and projects following a landscape approach.

North-South co-development pathway towards an inclusive green economy

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Seizing synergies between Rio conventions at country and landscape levels

Unleashing sustainable provision of ecosystems services and nature contributions to people

Fostering biodiversity and climate finance solutions

Boosting domestic financing solutions for enhanced impacts

Services

Financing
solutions

We offer expertise in designing environmental funds and innovative financing mechanisms, such as Conservation Trust Funds and payments for ecosystem services.

Fundraising 
support

Assistance in fundraising and mobilizing climate finance from organizations such as the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Adaptation Fund, and others

Policy & Strategy Development

Our team assists in developing environmental policies and financial strategies, including national biodiversity action plans and climate finance strategies.

Nature-positive strategies

We provide guidance on project design and financing for biodiversity conservation, landscape restoration, and climate action initiatives.

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Discover our trainings on Finance for Biodiversity & Climate

More than 25 years later,
the legacy of these international agreements
still drives action for a more sustainable world. 

Notre équipe

Ludwig Liagre - PhD

Founder, Managing Director,
Climate & Biodiversity Finance

Laura Atondeh

ESG Finance, CSR,
Climate & Biodiversity Finance

Pilar Valbuena

Communications and Knowledge Management, Sustainable Forestry

Fahim Faisal - PhD

Climate Change Adaptation,
Climate Finance

Eva Lafont

Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture, Climate Finance

Idalecio Viana

Biodiversity Finance,
Financial Modelling

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Learn more about our projects

Fundraising support to Madagascar National Parks

Coaching to the MNP management team on biodiversity financing and resource mobilization/fundraising approaches. Analysis of innovative and sustainable financing opportunities...
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Development of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Algeria (UNDP)

Leading a team of +8 national experts, and conducting national stakeholders consultations to develop the Algerian NBSAP “Biodiversity for Sustainable...
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Design and implementation of a Conservation Trust Fund in São Tomé & Príncipe (BirdLife International)

Establishment of a local operational structure, creation of the endowment fund and different funding windows, mobilization of financial partners.  Design...
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Establishment of an emergency fund to fight forest fires in Lebanon

Development of an emergency fund concept, in close collaboration with key actors at the national level. Proposal of governance and...
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Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Advice in Rwanda (LuxDev)

Advising on the implications of the development of a sustainable finance taxonomy in Rwanda on a new project of the...
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Design of a National Vehicle for Climate Action in Morocco (GGGI)

As part of the GCF Readiness project "Improving access to climate finance in the Regions of the Kingdom of Morocco"...
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Climate Finance Advisory for the implementation of a NAP (GIZ)

Development of pragmatic strategies and ideas to increase the financial resources available for the implementation of the National Adaptation Plan...
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Discover our development initiatives

We are dedicated to promoting development through innovative solutions. Be a part of our journey toward a brighter, greener future for everyone.

Rio Campus

Registered training organization in Luxembourg. Explore our training courses on Rio Campus to enhance your knowledge and skills in environmental conservation and sustainable finance.

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Rio Books

Dive into environmental awareness initiatives and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.

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Who we work with

Team members have experience in providing services to a wide range of partners.

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Rio Impact is a member of these initiatives and networks

News & publications

References to select publications authored by team members.