Financing Circular Economy

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The transition to a circular economy requires not only innovative business models but also the right financial tools and strategies to drive change. From blended finance solutions to impact investing and circular bonds, the finance sector has a crucial role to play. Realizing the full potential of these solutions requires strong collaboration, shared insights, and a collective approach to overcoming financial barriers.


The PREVENT Finance Working Group aims to foster cooperation and exchange of knowledge among financiers, stakeholders and organisations, towards a more connected and effective financial ecosystem for the circular economy.

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Objectives

  1. Empower Members to Access Finance – Equip members with knowledge and tools to navigate financial opportunities for circular economy initiatives.
  2. Promote Awareness & Education – Facilitate peer-led knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy for circular economy finance.
  3. Foster Collaborative Action – Create a space where members co-develop solutions, exchange best practices, and drive collective financial innovation.

Piotr Barczak

Acen Foundation

As a member of the Finance Working Group of PREVENT, I have greatly benefited from its collaborative network, which enabled me to organize a team of experts and facilitators to develop a project proposal on Black Soldier Fly technology in Africa. Through PREVENT’s support, we successfully mobilized resources, leveraged each other’s skills, and secured funding from the CCAC, demonstrating the platform’s unique and impactful approach to collaboration.

Akash Singh

Sagana

While thinking about financing, it is critical for organisations in the circular economy space to evaluate the choices with respect to the source, nature, and quantum of funds they can access. PREVENT has done a great job in terms of building and offering resources in this regard.

Resources

PREVENT CE Finance Helpdesk

The PREVENT CE Finance Helpdesk is a strategic, long-term initiative aimed at enhancing access to financing for circular economy (CE) solutions. Its primary objective is to assist PREVENT members in navigating the complex landscape of CE funding, helping them identify, approach, and secure the financing that best aligns with their unique needs and impact objectives.

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PREVENT CE Finance Navigator

The PREVENT CE Finance Navigator is a member-only tool that supports PREVENT members in finding information about relevant financing opportunities for circular economy activities and projects. Whether you are an NGO, business, or growing organisation, this tool provides potential financiers from our databank based on your specific needs in a short survey of only six questions.

PREVENT Hub (members only)

Financing Circularity Part 1 - Bridging the Gap between Finance Demand and Supply

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Financing Circularity Part 2 - Guidance to Unlock Finance for Circular Economy Actors

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Factsheet - Financing Circularity Part 1

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Factsheet - Financing Circularity Part 2

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PREVENT EPR Toolbox

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Plastic credit schemes and EPR – risks and opportunities

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Finance for circular economy in low- and middle-income countries

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Financing Circular Economy – Insights for Practitioners

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Financiación de la economía circular

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Finance CE - Country Brief Vietnam

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Finance CE - Country Brief Rwanda

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Finance CE - Country Brief Dominican Republic

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Finance CE - Country Brief Colombia

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Finance CE - Country Brief Albania

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Leads & Contacts

Julia Körner

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

julia.koerner@giz.de
+ 49 6196 79-1074

Carina Martens

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH / PREVENT Secreteriat

carina.martens@giz.de
+ 49 6196 79-1074

Alice Tuoho

Impact Footprints Africa

alice@ifootprintsafrica.co

Lulzim Baumann

Recycle Albania

lulzimbaumann@gmx.de

Jimena Duarte

Evolve Management Company

jduarte@evolvemanagement.mx

Natalie Beinisch

Circular Economy Innovation Partnership Africa

natalie@ceipafrica.org

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Our Projects

We work on innovative and sustainable solutions that contribute to a circular economy in low- and middle-income countries.

Our Topics

Our working groups currently focus on three material streams: plastics, e-waste and batteries, and organic waste.