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Climate leader in Africa

About Green Resilience Invest

Green Resilience Invest (GRI) is a green company specializing in climate resilience in Africa, combining innovations, technologies, green investments and nature-based solutions.

GRI team working on climate projects

Pioneer of climate resilience in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Founded in January 2020, Green Resilience Invest has established itself as a major player in the development and scaling up of sustainable solutions to address climate challenges in Africa. Our unique approach combines local technical expertise, technological innovation, and green finance.

We collaborate with local communities, governments and international partners to create resilient ecosystems that generate both positive environmental impacts and inclusive economic growth.

6+ Years of expertise
6 Targeted countries
50+ Climate experts
6 International awards

Our climate DNA

The fundamental pillars that guide every action and decision at Green Resilience Invest

Vision

Green Resilience Invest (GRI) aims for green, resilient, and inclusive growth in service of African populations. We envision a continent where economic development and environmental preservation progress hand in hand.

Mission

Green Resilience Invest (GRI) has the mission to improve and strengthen the resilience of rural and urban populations through the development of approaches and technological and indigenous innovations that promote sustainable land use practices, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, foster sustainable livelihoods, including job creation and the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems in Africa.

Scope of action

Green Resilience Invest (GRI) develops its projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Studies are underway to deploy and extend its activities to other countries in Central Africa and East Africa.

Our 12 programs

Integrated solutions for climate resilience

Each GRI program is designed to address specific climate change challenges while generating sustainable socio-economic benefits for African communities.

01
Zero-deforestation agriculture

Zero-deforestation and inclusive agricultural supply chains

Develop low-carbon and socially inclusive agricultural supply chains.

Soil study
Structuring traceable supply chains
Sustainable subcontracting and producer contracts
Productivity & agroecological best practices, agri-industry and agribusiness
Expected Results
Reduced pressure on forests Increased farm incomes Food security Job creation
02
Clean cooking and sustainable wood energy

Renewable energy & clean cooking

Sustainable alternatives to wood energy + reduction/avoidance of emissions via clean energy and efficiency.

Tested and adapted improved cookstoves
Sustainable charcoal and improved kilns
Substitution: LPG, biomethane, hybrid solutions
Solar-powered public and domestic lighting
Expected Results
GHG reduction Reduced pressure on forests Household savings Improved health
03
Certified forests and responsible management

Certified forests & responsible processing

Promote the management and processing of certified and sustainable forests.

Support for certification (FSC/PEFC)
Chain of custody and compliance
Value-added processing, waste reduction
Expected Results
Legality and sustainability Access to premium markets Local jobs Biodiversity preservation
04
Planting outside natural forests and restoration

Plantation outside forests & land restoration

Increase wood supply from outside natural forests, restore degraded lands, protect forest areas via viable models.

Reforestation/afforestation (cycles ≥ 7 years)
Agroforestry at various scales
Restoration (ANR, enrichment, fire prevention)
Expected Results
Carbon storage Restored soils Erosion reduction New income streams
05
Ecotourism and sustainable conservation

Ecotourism & conservation with sustainable revenue

Generate sustainable revenue for conservation through tourism.

Ecolodges, trails, visitor infrastructure
Business plans and revenue-sharing models
Marketing & operations aligned with conservation
Expected Results
Conservation funding Local development Regional attractiveness Local jobs
06
Drinking water and urban sanitation

Drinking water & urban sanitation

Develop drinking water supply chains and urban sanitation networks.

Diagnostic, design and network planning
Adapted solutions: capture, treatment, distribution
Sanitation: drainage, sludge, urban hygiene, waste management and the circular economy
Expected Results
Public health Urban resilience Risk reduction Access to drinking water
07
Education and environmental communication

Education & environmental communication

Develop commercial tools for environmental education and communication.

Educational kits (schools, communities, companies)
Multi-channel campaigns (digital, radio, field)
Training, serious games, interactive content
Expected Results
Behavioral change Solution adoption Visibility of actions Awareness
08
Marine depollution and wetland protection

Marine depollution & wetland protection

Ensure the protection of wetlands through marine depollution projects.

Pollution diagnostics & action plans
Depollution / cleanup / prevention actions
Nature-based solutions (habitat restoration)
Expected Results
Restored ecosystems Reduced health risks Biodiversity preserved Sustainable tourism
09
Ecological transport in African cities

Sustainable cities and ecological transport

Develop the ecological transport and infrastructure sector in African cities.

Studies of infrastructure and resilient urban mobility
Solutions: clean fleets, micro-mobility, optimization
Infrastructure and adoption awareness
Expected Results
Emission reduction Cleaner air Urban efficiency Circular economy
10
Climate finance and carbon market

Climate finance & carbon market

Capitalize on savings from the forest and climate finance sector via the carbon market and related domains.

Carbon project preparation (design, MRV)
Climate finance strategy & investor partnerships
Support for bankability: business model, risks
Expected Results
Carbon revenue Restoration funding Measurable impact Access to green finance
11
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

Carry out environmental and social impact assessment missions.

Impact studies, management plans (ESMP)
Safeguard frameworks, risks & mitigation measures
Public consultations & monitoring plans
Expected Results
Compliant projects Social acceptability Risk reduction Regulatory compliance
12
Evaluation, analysis and eco-certification

Evaluation, analysis & eco-certification

Carry out analysis, evaluation and eco-certification missions for products and projects.

Sustainability, compliance and performance audits
Impact assessments and indicators
Preparation for certification / labeling
Expected Results
Credibility Market access Investor confidence Continuous improvement

Our measurable impact

Each figure represents a step towards a more resilient and sustainable Africa. Our impact grows every day thanks to our 12 integrated programs.

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Hectares of land restored and protected
+15% since 2023
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People positively impacted
+25% since 2023
0 M+ t
CO₂ avoided or sequestered
Equivalent to 217,000 cars/year
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Green and sustainable jobs created
60% occupied by women

Join us in our mission to amplify this impact

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Strategic Opportunities

Investing and collaborating with GRI

Are you an investor, landlord, company, or institution? Let's build resilient, profitable, and measurable solutions together to accelerate the ecological transition in Africa.

Investors

Sustainable yields + climate impact

Institutions

Innovative public-private partnerships

Businesses

Carbon offsetting & strategic CSR

NGOs & Foundations

Co-financing of high-impact projects

Partenariats stratégiques GRI
Climate insights

Blog Resilience & Innovation

Analyses, trends and concrete solutions to understand and act on climate challenges in Africa.

Carbon Farming en Afrique

Solar Microgrids: Rethinking Rural Electrification

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Carbon Farming en Afrique

The Rise of Carbon Markets in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges

Carbon markets are rapidly expanding across Africa, driven by climate urgency, evolving regulatory frameworks, and growing investor interest in high-impact environmental and social solutions. Once...

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Carbon Farming en Afrique

Carbon Farming: A Strategic Opportunity for African Agriculture

Carbon farming relies on regenerative agricultural practices that enhance carbon sequestration, restore soil health, and strengthen the resilience of farming systems. In Africa, this approach offers...

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Our network of alliances

Partners & Strategic Allies

We collaborate with the world's best organizations to accelerate the ecological transition and create a lasting impact in Africa.

Institution

United Nations Climate Change

Cooperation for the Sustainable Development Goals

Finance

World Bank

Financing climate projects in Africa

Development

French Development Agency

Partnerships for sustainable development

Cooperation

GIZ

German technical cooperation for climate

Conservation

Climate Change Africa Opportunities

Biodiversity conservation and ecosystems

Tech

United Nations Capital Development Fund

Technological solutions for sustainability

Énergie

Canopy Trust

Transition to renewable energies

RSE

SESA

Smart Energy Solutions for Africa

Finance

CIF

Partnership for structuring bankable projects

Climat

ClimDev-Africa

Production and use of climate data

RSE

GIPA

Structuring green project portfolios

Agriculture

RESSAC

Joint implementation of agricultural projects

What our partners are saying

Collaborations that create a real impact

Our collaboration with GRI has enabled us to deploy our forest landscape restoration program in the DRC with remarkable efficiency. Their local expertise is invaluable.

Marie Dupont

Director of the SFN G20 program

Thanks to GRI, we were able to structure sustainable Arabica coffee supply chains in eastern DRC. Their approach, combining technical expertise and community involvement, is unique.

John Smith

Sustainability Manager, Coffee Culture Program Africa

The partnership with GRI has helped us achieve our objectives of researching and validating national inventories of nature-based solutions in the Congo Basin.

Fabiana Silva

Operations Manager, Global Factor

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