[Ashoka PH] Join the NatureNest Accelerator Program!

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Calling all entrepreneurs for the environment!

Apply for NatureNest Accelerator, a unique 6-month program designed for impact entrepreneurs. The program aims to accelerate the growth of Nature-based Enterprises that increase community involvement in climate resilience in the Philippines, through capacity building, coaching and access to capital. The program is designed to help enterprises develop sustainable business models, prepare to unlock financing and deepen nature-positive impact.

The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world, mostly from climate change impacts. The climate crisis in the Philippines is intensifying storms, floods, and droughts, devastating communities and livelihoods—yet the country’s rich natural ecosystems remain our first line of defense and a crucial ally in building resilience, but its increasing under threat.

Nature-based enterprises and solutions are vital for the Philippines as they protect and restore ecosystems that shield vulnerable communities from climate disasters, while creating sustainable livelihoods rooted in local knowledge and biodiversity. Investing in these solutions strengthens climate resilience, enhances food and water security, and empowers Indigenous and rural communities to thrive in harmony with nature.

Take the next step towards scaling your impact and driving positive change for a just, resilient, and low-emission future.

Apply today: villgrophilippines.org/naturenest/
📆 Deadline to apply: June 13, 2025 (11:59PM PHT)

The NatureNest Accelerator is an initiative of the Accelerating Green and Climate Finance in the Philippines: Nature-based Solutions (AGCF) Project, funded by the Government of Canada and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines in partnership with the Department of Finance.

More information about the Program