Athelia Sustainable Ocean Fund reaches first close as it eyes $100m target

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Ecosphere Capital Ltd announces first close of fund aimed at unlocking impact investments for marine and coastal projects in developing countries

A new green investment fund aimed at unlocking finance for projects which build resilience in coastal ecosystems and create sustainable economic growth in developing countries has reached its first close,...

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