The circular economy is often framed as an environmental agenda. In Central and South Asia, however, it is increasingly an economic one.

Accelerate Prosperity’s portfolio shows climate entrepreneurship is rising—but fragmented markets, weak value chains, and limited capital slow scale. Targeted pipelines, credible measurement, and ecosystem coordination can unlock investable growth.

Good intentions don’t build durable climate solutions. Systems do.

ANDE Asia Climate and Environmental Learning Lab unpacked key insights from Charging Ahead – Part II, a collaborative report by GameChanger Law Advisors and Speciale Invest.

Drawing on insights from Villgro's SAAF Cities report and ANDE's Investment Guides, this analysis examines the financial barriers and opportunities shaping circularity's growth.

Two innovative programs in India will pilot financing models to help green enterprises scale and attract critical investment.

ANDE’s gender-smart ecosystem strategy is transforming support for women entrepreneurs in West Africa through collaborative design, digital innovation, and the AWA platform—bridging regional gaps and scaling inclusive solutions.

Here's our guide to the agenda items most relevant to ANDE members—and where to connect with our Climate Manager, Laura Simmons-Stern, on the ground.

Learn about the immense potential of Africa’s circular economy and the opportunities it presents for Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) to innovate, create value, and address waste management challenges.