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Climate Adaptation Finance
Finance for climate adaptation
The Development Bank of Namibia views climate change and adaptation as a pressing national issue. Although it poses challenges, it also offers opportunities for mitigation and development of climate-adaptive initiatives and enterprises for the future.
Among others, the Bank can provide finance for:
Water
Capture & harvesting
Purification
Extraction
Storage (dams)
Distribution
Water efficient enterprise technology
Capture & harvesting
Purification
Extraction
Storage (dams)
Distribution
Water efficient enterprise technology
Renewable Energy
Solar
Wind
Energy efficiency
Distribution technology
Energy efficient enterprise
Buildings
Heat dissipating buildings & housing projects
Energy efficient buildings & housing projects
Replacement and / or rehabilitation of damaged or stranded assets
Consultancies (establishment / project operating capital)
Climate-adaptive service-providing enterprises
Structured, responsive finance for larger projects
The Bank structures finance for larger climate adaptaptive initiatives and enterprises to ensure that it promotes long-term viability. The Bank distinguishes itself by developing a deep understanding of business models and project milestones, so that it can assist with viable financing that takes sustainability, risk and growth into account.
Suitable recipients
Local authorities
PPPs
Large-scale enterprises
SMEs
Consultancies, engineering firms and associated contractors
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