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December 17, 2025

Swedfund invests USD 20 million to drive climate action and green business growth in Africa

Swedfund is investing USD 20 million in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund to support efforts that limit climate change and help communities adapt to its effects. The fund backs African companies that reduce emissions, strengthen resilience and create green jobs.

November 21, 2025

Swedfund's supporting public projects for climate action and resilience

Sustainable and resilient infrastructure is essential for countries facing growing populations, rising energy needs, and increasing climate pressures. However, many promising climate and development projects are delayed by technical, regulatory, or capacity constraints. The Project Accelerator helps address these challenges by supporting public actors to develop sustainable, finance-ready projects that align with national priorities and strengthen long-term climate resilience.

November 10, 2025

Swedfund invests in Solar Saver to expand access to clean and reliable energy in Southern Africa

Swedfund, Sweden's development finance institution, invests USD 10 million in Solar Saver to expand access to affordable and reliable solar power for small and medium-sized businesses in Southern Africa.

October 30, 2025

Swedfund continues to support women’s economic empowerment across rural India

Swedfund invests USD 20 million as a loan to India’s leading microfinance institution CreditAccess Grameen Ltd. The loan will contribute to empowering primarily low-income women across India, largely in rural areas, to participate in the economy. This in turn will spur job creation and local development.

How our investments and projects conribute to Agenda 2030

We make investments in the private sector and fund feasibility studies through the Project Accelerator, which targets the public sector in developing countries.

How we operate

Strengthening clean power generation in the Dominican Republic
Swedfund is supporting the Dominican Republic in strengthening its renewable energy sector and ensuring a more reliable and sustainable electricity supply.
First Graduates Complete Power Women Programme in Ukraine
The first participants of Power Women, a training programme designed to support Ukrainian women pursuing careers in the renewable energy sector, have now graduated.
Different ways Swedfund invests in climate action
As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, the world’s focus is on accelerating the transition towards a climate-resilient future.