Food systems are responsible for 34% of global GHG emissions but receive only a tiny fraction of climate finance—just 2.5% of public funds and 7% of philanthropic giving. This report argues that current funding levels are far too low to meet the scale and urgency of food systems transformation and makes the case for using blended finance to unlock more capital. By combining public, private, and philanthropic investments, blended finance can reduce investor risk, mobilize catalytic capital, and accelerate solutions that improve sustainability, resilience, and nutrition across global food systems.
Read the full report: Beyond Energy: Why Food Systems Are the Next Essential Focus for Blended Finance