SDG Investor Platform

Discover market intelligence on SDG-aligned business and investment opportunities from UNDP’s research and consultations with government and private sector stakeholders.

Region

Country

Sector

Subsector

SDGs Addressed

Indicative Return

Investment Timeframe

Ticket Size

Market Size

Showing 8 Investment Opportunity Areas

Extractives and Minerals Processing

Costa Rica

Commercial forestry plantations for sustainable timber production

Expected Impact

Promote sustainable forestry economic activities that can bring opportunities to the local communities as well as women.

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

Melina and Teak harvest yields are estimated 1.7% and 1.9% (13).

Timeframe

Long Term

Estimated Market

In 2018 sales of pallets were USD 72 million (11).

Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy

Belize

Concession Arrangement for Protected Areas (Forestry Management)

Expected Impact

Generate revenues for reinvestment in forests for greater effectiveness in biodiversity conservation and protection.

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

> 25% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Long Term

Estimated Market

500,000 overnight visitors in 2019

Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy

Uruguay

Implementation of machinery and transport to alternative energies in the chain of forestry suppliers

Expected Impact

Substitution of fossil energy sources in the companies supplying the forestry chain improves efficiency while minimizing the environmental impact.

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

10% – 15% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

< USD 50 million

Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy

Brazil

Mixed plantation forestry for sustainable commercial timber production

Expected Impact

Contribute to reforestation and reduce CO2 emissions

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

10% – 15% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

> USD 1 billion

Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy

Cambodia

Private Forest Management

Expected Impact

Contribute to reforestation initiatives to protect natural resources and reduce environment degradation.

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

15% – 20% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Long Term

Estimated Market

USD 100 million - USD 1 billion

Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy

Brazil

Private forest management for sustainable commercial activity

Expected Impact

Support sustainable tourism activities that avoid harm to the environment and empower local producers & communities

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

> 25% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

Concessions occupy an area of 1.6 million hectares

Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy

Paraguay

Production of by-products of the Paraguayan coconut or mbocayá

Expected Impact

Increasing the use of sustainably sourced inputs, benefiting the environment and indigenous people in the production chain

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

10% – 15% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

USD 100 million - USD 1 billion

Renewable Resources and Alternative Energy

Paraguay

Production of certified wood for export

Expected Impact

Increasing the use of sustainably sourced inputs,benefiting the environment due to reduced deforestation and small producers in the production chain

Sub-sector

Forestry and Paper

Indicative Return

10% – 15% (in IRR)

Timeframe

Medium Term

Estimated Market

> USD 1 billion