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
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.
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
Learn more about our projects
Fundraising support to Madagascar National Parks
Development of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan of Algeria (UNDP)
Design and implementation of a Conservation Trust Fund in São Tomé & Príncipe (BirdLife International)
Establishment of an emergency fund to fight forest fires in Lebanon
Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Advice in Rwanda (LuxDev)
Design of a National Vehicle for Climate Action in Morocco (GGGI)
Climate Finance Advisory for the implementation of a NAP (GIZ)
Discover our development initiatives
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.
Explore
Rio Books
Dive into environmental awareness initiatives and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Explore
Who we work with
Team members have experience in providing services to a wide range of partners.
Rio Impact is a member of these initiatives and networks
