Youth empowerment – is where children and young adults are encouraged to act to improve their situation and achieve their ambitions. Impact investors may leverage projects led by younger generations and invest in funds to support young people through education, mentorship, skill development and access to economic resources. Resulting in a positive societal impact and a contribution to economic advancement.
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A for Additionality
C for Concessionary
D for Double materiality
E for ESG
F for Fiduciary duty
G for Green bonds
H for Hydrogen
I for Intentionality
J for Just transition
K for Key performance indicators
L for Low carbon
M for Measurement
N for Natural capital
O for Outcomes
P for Paris Agreement
Q for Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol
R for Responsible investment
S for Sustainable development goals
T for Triple bottom line
U for Underserved communities
V for Vocational training
W for Water access
X for Xeriscaping
Z for Zero-waste strategy (coming soon)