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Global Landscapes Forum
Organized by CIFOR-ICRAF, Resilient Landscapes and E3 International, Craig Cogut, Founder & CEO at Pegasus Capital Advisors, participated at a side event on the topic of bioenergy crops in Western Balkans and discussed how innovative blended finance instruments such as the Subnational Climate Fund seek to contribute to the sustainable energy transformation and green jobs … Continued
Global Fund for Coral Reefs: Reef-based climate resilience finance
As part of COP26, Founder & CEO of Pegasus, Craig Cogut, participated among Yannick Glemarec, Executive Director of GCF and Ambassador Peter Thomson, Special Envoy for the Ocean, UN Secretary-General, at the GCF-GFCR event which showcased blended finance as a tool to secure global net-zero and protect the last strongholds of marine biodiversity. The speakers … Continued
New Public – Private financial mechanisms cooperation for climate action
During COP26, Craig Cogut, Founder & CEO at Pegasus Capital Advisors, participated in panel discussion focused on mobilizing private sector capital for climate action. The event showcased the Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) which seeks to invest in low-carbon and climate resilient infrastructure in developing countries and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) which aims … Continued
Engaging private sector actions and investments
During COP26, Founder & CEO of Pegasus, Craig Cogut, participated at a discussion on how GCF can increase and leverage its catalytic financing from the private sector by engaging key stakeholders and experts in climate finance by showcasing the two innovative blended finance instruments Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) and the Global Fund for Coral Reefs … Continued
Climate change: ‘We need private capital’ for riskier green projects, Apollo co-founder says
GLASGOW — Craig Cogut made a name on Wall Street as the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, amassing a fortune on distressed-to-control takeovers and lucrative real estate deals. These days, he’s more interested in a different kind of distress: The climate crisis and opportunity to build resilience in the Global South. “If the goal is to address … Continued
Bringing blended finance for subnational authorities in emerging markets
During an event at the Multilevel Action Pavilion, Pegasus Capital Advisors has been awarded with the Climate Positive Award 2021 by the Green Cross UK for its track record and leadership at the forefront of environmental and climate action. In addition to the announcement, Founder & CEO of Pegasus, Craig Cogut, discussed with Alejandro Guerrero, … Continued
SCF partners with Orgal Group to develop Six Senses Galapagos
SCF partners with Orgal Group to develop Six Senses Galapagos – an ecolodge that aims to unite conservation and restoration with community outreach and sustainable operations [Connecticut, Guayaquil — November 1, 2021] – The Global Subnational Climate Fund (SCF) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Ecuador-based hotel developer, the Orgal Group (Orgal), in efforts … Continued