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3/3 This report was produced by @MCSocialVenture and the @SPARC_Ideas — a collaboration between @mercycorps, @Cowater_Intl, @ODI_Global, and the @ILRI #AnticipatoryAction #HumanitarianInnovation

2/3 As climate shocks intensify, strengthening anticipatory action will require not only better technologies, but stronger collaboration, evidence generation, and long-term investment. ▶️ Read the full report: mercycorpsventures.com/blog/emerging-… #ClimateResilience #EmergingTech

1/3 232 startups from 57 countries are building technology for anticipatory action. Through Mercy Corps Ventures’ Anticipatory Action Accelerator, we analyzed the ecosystem of tech-enabled solutions working to close the gap between early warning and early action.

Recognized for the second consecutive year in the @ImpactAssets 50 as an Emerging Impact Manager. Proud to be part of a global community advancing impact investing worldwide. Explore the full #IA50 list: impactassets.org/ia-50/?utm_cam…

🌍 This Week in Web3ForGood - 🌱 Stablecoins as governance tech, not just payment rails - 📊 Stablecoins under real world constraints, as documented in the latest @MCSocialVenture report - ✨ Speak & hack @FundingCommons in a few weeks - lots of @ethereumfndn news & more 👇

Findings documented with @crypto_council Learn more: mercycorpsventures.com/blog/pilot-ins…

Stablecoin infrastructure in humanitarian aid. In Northeast Syria, we piloted payments with @HesabPay that were 96% faster, 60% cheaper, and 100% traceable. Sanctions. Limited banking access. Fragmented systems. Deployment in a conflict-affected region. youtube.com/watch?v=ML7Xf-…

🍅Saltier water. Rising heat. Up to 50% yield loss for tomato farmers in Baja California. We’re piloting non-GMO seed priming with Salicrop to strengthen crops under stress. Can seed-level innovation improve resilience? 🔗mercycorpsventures.com/blog/pilot-lau…

🚨 Final call for applications Last day to apply to Tech Solutions for Climate Resilience in Colombia. If your solution is pilot-ready, we’d love to hear from you. 📅 Applications close today mercycorpsventures.com/blog/call-for-…

Our 2025 Impact Report is live. This year’s report brings together what we learned from investing, piloting, and supporting early-stage founders across climate resilience, financial inclusion, and humanitarian innovation in frontier markets. ➡️Read more: docsend.com/v/q4dns/mcv_20…

Proud to invest in Bio Natural Solutions (BNS), a Peruvian biotech turning agricultural waste into organic crop protection, cutting chemical use, extending shelf life, and supporting smallholder farmers. 🍊Read Why We Invested: mercycorpsventures.com/blog/bio-natur…

Crypto enabled digital wallets are helping aid move where banks can’t operate. Built by @HesabPay_ in Afghanistan, this approach is supporting cash assistance in Syria after years of war and sanctions. nytimes.com/2026/01/24/wor…

🔗 Register here: @08de8628-593e-43f5-9ceb-f3e5dd7ae2cb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6e75fa62…

Climate impacts are reshaping lives and livelihoods across Colombia. If you’re building tech-enabled solutions for climate resilience, join our Info Session to learn more about our Call for Proposals: Tech Solutions for Climate Resilience in Colombia.📅 Jan 29 | ⏰ 9–10 am (COL)

▶️Learn more: mercycorpsventures.com/blog/pilot-lau…

Costa Rica’s coffee farmers face rising heat and water stress. We’re piloting a biodegradable biocoating that: ✅ Cools leaves by up to 10 °C ✅ Reduces water loss ✅ Requires no irrigation We’re testing this solution on around 300 seedlings to help build climate resilience.

📢 We’re excited to launch our call: Tech Solutions for Climate Resilience in Colombia 🔹Up to $40K equity-free funding 🔹For early-stage startups building tech to help communities prepare for, adapt to, or recover from climate shocks 📍Colombia-based startups ▶️Apply by Feb 9

What started five years ago as a shared belief with @Ripple has become real-world impact. 14M people reached 20 pilots tested 29 startups supported 80+ insights on inclusive fintech and climate innovation ▶️ Explore the impact: mercycorpsventures.com/ripple

🔒Applications Closed Thank you to the 400+ teams that submitted bold ideas to our AI for Financial Resilience call. Our team is now deep in review mode, evaluating diverse proposals from across the globe. Stay tuned for updates. #AI #FinancialResilience #ClimateResilience