Ksapa and Société Générale's IREN-AGRI Initiative Wins Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance Award in "Agriculture and Food Systems" Category

Ksapa | March 2025

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EDITORIAL

Economic decision-makers and investors are navigating a perfect storm today. They face an unprecedented triple pressure that demands urgent and coherent responses.

First, the environmental imperative leaves no alternative: climate change, water stress, and biodiversity collapse necessitate a radical transformation of production models toward greater resource efficiency.

At the same time, the social contract is fracturing under the weight of growing inequalities, while AI and digitalization disrupt employment and value creation. Companies must innovate while maintaining an increasingly fragile social balance.

Finally, geopolitical instability is dramatically reshaping global trade and financial flows. Supply chains are being redefined, forcing companies to demonstrate their ability to create value locally amid rising trade tensions.

In the face of this complexity, it is essential to return to the fundamentals. Ksapa supports companies along two priority axes:

Clarify the essentials by developing strategic programs that explore all levers of operational and supply chain resilience.
Scale up by implementing innovative approaches that adapt assets and ecosystems to these new realities, combining long-term vision, agility, and creativity.

Keep it strategic and let’s reconnect soon!

Farid Baddache, CEO

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Ksapa and Société Générale's IREN-AGRI Initiative Wins Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance Award in "Agriculture and Food Systems" Category

Big news this month : The IREN-AGRI initiative, developed by Ksapa in partnership with Société Générale, is a winner of the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance in the "Agriculture and Food Systems" category! We co-developed the IREN-AGRI initiative to accelerate agricultural transition & financial inclusion of the first mile of African commodity chains - through an integrated offering for cooperatives and SMEs comprising access to affordable financing, farmer-centric technical assistance, and inclusive digitalization. The support and expert contribution from the Lab will be key in fostering sustainable agriculture adoption, social equity and climate resilience at scale.

Community Engagement in Conflict: A Field Guide

In an era of complex infrastructure development, technology deployment, and resource management, establishing effective community engagement has become increasingly challenging. Drawing from Ksapa’s extensive experience across mining, agriculture, and infrastructure projects, we’ve witnessed firsthand how social tensions can impact project success and community well-being. While the World Bank’s Performance Standard 1 (PS1) provides a framework for stakeholder engagement, implementing these guidelines requires practical, field-tested approaches. This article shares concrete solutions derived from Ksapa’s portfolio of tools and methodologies, specifically designed to navigate conflictual situations while ensuring inclusive participation and sustainable dialogue.

ESG: Moving Beyond Buzzwords to Real Impact

The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria has evolved from a niche consideration to a mainstream business imperative across operations and supply chains. Research and regulations demonstrate its growing adoption among Chinese corporations, establishing ESG as a truly global concept. However, the real challenge lies not in adopting ESG principles but in transforming them from compliance checkboxes into genuine drivers of sustainable and responsible performance. This article explores how organizations can harness ESG’s true potential to create lasting positive impact while building resilient, future-proof businesses.

Solving Human-Wildlife Conflict: A Practical Guide

As human populations expand and natural habitats shrink, conflicts between people and wildlife have become increasingly common worldwide. Through its extensive work in large infrastructure, mining, and agricultural projects, Ksapa has frequently encountered and addressed these complex challenges. From elephants raiding crops in Asia to bears wandering into suburban neighborhoods in North America, these encounters often result in losses for both humans and animals. However, innovative solutions are emerging that help communities coexist peacefully with wildlife while protecting both human livelihoods and animal populations. Drawing from Ksapa’s comprehensive portfolio of tools and methodologies, including stakeholder mapping, engagement strategies, and community-inclusive landscape approaches, this article explores practical approaches that have proven successful in mitigating human-wildlife conflict across different contexts.

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