Probarco strengthens its commitment to sustainable land use through the support of Mirova, a private asset management company that focuses on sustainable and responsible investments and is part of Natixis Investment Managers, in the introduction of the Mirova Sustainable Land Fund 2 (MSLF2).
This new fund, which reaches its target of EUR 350 million by the end of 2025, is intended to increase sustainable land use, which builds up regenerative agriculture, the Agroforstei and sustainable forestry in emerging countries. By merging a coalition of investors, MSLF2 aims to accelerate projects, restore deteriorated landscapes, reduce carbon emissions, improve biological diversity and strengthen local communities in emerging countries.
Mirova is not a stranger who is operated investments in natural capital. The new fund is based on the success of the LDN Fund for land deterioration (LDN)What Mirova, in cooperation with the United Nations Convention, has launched Desertification (UNCCD) and with the initial support of the parent company of Preparo, AfD. During its entire lifespan, the LDN find collected USD 208 m and invests in 13 sustainable land management projects All over Latin America, Africa and Asia, companies support coffee, cocoa, wood, nuts, fresh fruit, pharmaceutical ingredients and ecosystem services.
Structure on the proven model of the LDN, MSLF2 Will follow a mixed financial approach that combines public and private capital with risk capital and attracts larger funds. The fund reached its first degree and started supporting a diverse coalition of investors in 2024.
Preparco and FMO, the Dutch development financing facility, are among the leading supporters and the SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI), which is the first junior investor to play a catalytic role. Institutional investors such as Abeille Assurances, Allianz France and BNP Paribas Cardif have also joined, which the initiative assigned additional financial muscles.
Additionally, The rainforest alliance will bring in his specialist knowledge by developing a pipeline of high -quality projects and supporting their implementation as part of his strategic partnership set up with Mirova at the beginning of this year.
By financing initiatives that decarbonize agricultural and forestry chains, restore ecosystems and improve biological diversity, the fund is tackled by the global challenges of global challenges, from climate change and nutritional safety to water shortages and social integration. A special focus is on strengthening women in aspiring economies to ensure that the investment flows benefit the local communities.
The The MSLF2 fund is the first Investments in the scope of Proprco's natural capital strategy that prioritizes financing projects that offer both climate and biological diversity. The Strategy of Probarco focuses on three key areas: the preservation, restoration and sustainable wood production of forests and mangroves; The sustainable use of land in agriculture and wetlands (through regenerative agriculture and agroforstei); as well as sustainable and regenerative practices for the oceans.
With the support of MSLF2, Probarco strives to catalyze other investors to support Mirova's fundraisers. Additional foundations, government agencies, bilateral development financing institutions, multilateral funds and private investors are expected to join the investor pool at the end of 2025.
Anne-Laurence Roucher, Head of Private Equity & Natural Capital near Mirova, emphasized the importance of cooperation in achieving effects: “The promotion of cooperation between all interest groups is the key to the transition of natural industries to more sustainable models that support local communities. We thank our partners for their trust in Mirova's specialist knowledge in natural capital. “
The CEO of proparco, Françoise Lombard, reinforced this message: “We are proud to support MSLF2, which corresponds to our commitment to the preservation of biological diversity, the resilience of the climate and social integration. This fund is a crucial step towards scaling natural -based solutions that offer long -term advantages for both humans and the planet. “