Youth Green Finance Initiative
Liechtenstein

 We proudly introduce a collective endeavor delving into the possibilities of cutting-edge digital financial structures. Our primary emphasis centers on the dynamic financial realm of Liechtenstein, aiming to foster innovative impact finance solutions.

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We dedicate our resources to the development of impact finance products as well as research on the position of Liechtenstein and the role of banking partners. Our aim is to design pioneering financial solutions that have a positive social impact. At the same time, we are carefully examining Liechtenstein's position in this context as well as the important function of our banking partners. We are also instrumental in the design of impact finance products that are open to investment and integrate innovative financial mechanisms. In addition, the initiative coordinates and networks interested partners from the academic, corporate, non-governmental and governmental environment. Through this collaboration, we strive to develop pioneering solutions that benefit from a wide range of expertise and experience. 

Starting point: High youth unemployment & ecological challenges

Although, the sub-Saharan countries are among those contributing the least to greenhouse gas emissions they are impacted severely by climate change. Economic development is hindered, and their residents bear great monetary and non-monetary cost. Environmental change can lead to an amplification of poverty, fragility of statehood, conflicts, and hostile actions. Additionally, in most African nations unemployment among youth is twice as high as the unemployment rate among adults. Lacking vocational training, work skill, practice and financial means obstruct their way onto the job market and into economic autonomy.

Solutions: Sub-Saharan youth as green change makers combined with innovave financing vehicles

An ecosystem shall be implemented that allows for scaling and growing the education and development plan sustainably and on a longlasting basis. The expertise of the Liechtenstein financial center and of the six sponsors of the LIFE climate foundation contribute significantly to reaching this aim.

Several fields of action emerge for the initiative, which is initially limited to one year. The description of the milestones and the individual work packages can be found here.