Climate Solutions Building climate resilience

About Green Resilience Invest

Building sustainable and resilient solutions to climate challenges in Africa.

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 roadmap

Objectives Specific

Our concrete action plan to transform Africa through innovative and measurable climate solutions.

01 🌱

Deforestation-free agricultural supply chains

Develop socially inclusive agricultural supply chains and avoid deforestation to preserve natural ecosystems.

65% completed
02 ⚡

Sustainable alternatives to wood energy

Supporting economic activities that promote the adoption of clean energy and reducing GHG emissions through efficiency gains.

40% completed
03 🌳

Certified and sustainable forests

Promote the management and transformation of certified forests according to international sustainable management standards.

55% completed
04 🔄

Restoration of degraded land

Increase the supply of timber from sources other than natural forests, restore degraded land and protect forest areas.

70% completed
05 🏨

Sustainable income from tourism

Generating sustainable income for biodiversity conservation through the development of responsible ecotourism.

45% completed
06 💧

Drinking water & urban sanitation

Develop sustainable drinking water supply chains and sustainable urban sanitation networks.

60% completed
07 📢

Environmental Education & Communication

Developing commercial educational and communication tools to raise awareness of environmental issues.

75% completed
08 🌊

Protection of wetlands

Ensuring the protection of wetlands through projects for marine pollution cleanup and the preservation of aquatic ecosystems.

50% completed
09 🚲

Urban ecological transport

Developing the green transport sector in African cities to reduce the urban carbon footprint.

35% réalisé
10 💰

Forest & climate finance

Capitalizing on savings in the forest finance sector and climate through the carbon market and related areas.

80% completed
11 📋

Environmental impact studies

Conducting environmental and social impact assessments to ensure the sustainability of all our projects.

90% completed
12 ✅

Analysis & eco-certification

Conducting analysis, evaluation and eco-certification missions of products and projects according to international standards.

85% completed
12
Strategic objectives
65%
Average progress
6
Areas of intervention

Our detailed roadmap for a sustainable transformation of Africa, with clear and transparent progress indicators.

Our DNA

Our foundational values

Our commitment is based on six solid principles that guarantee credible, measurable, and sustainable solutions for Africa.

Resilience & measurable impact

We design projects capable of withstanding climate shocks with concrete results, tracked and evaluated through clear and verifiable impact indicators.

Integrity & compliance

We operate in strict compliance with ESG standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance for each project.

Useful & inclusive innovation

We prioritize pragmatic innovations adapted to local realities, valuing indigenous knowledge and community inclusion.

Economic sustainability

We develop solid and bankable economic models, capable of attracting investments and ensuring project sustainability in the long term.

Respect for communities

We place local communities and biodiversity protection at the heart of our interventions, with an ethical, participatory, and respectful approach.

Continental vision & strategic partnerships

We operate on an African scale by developing strategic partnerships with local, regional, and international actors to maximize our impact.

Excellence through our values

These six pillars form the foundation of our unique approach and guarantee the excellence of every project we carry out across Africa. Together, they form a comprehensive and coherent action framework.

6 Core values
100% Commitment
Discover our methodology

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

A visionary leader at the helm of innovative climate initiatives in Africa

Trésor Badisungu
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Trésor Badisungu

Trésor Badisungu

Founder and CEO – Green Resilience Invest (GRI)

About Trésor Badisungu

Mr. Trésor Badisungu is a Congolese (DRC) researcher-practitioner, farmer, entrepreneur, climate negotiator, and expert specializing in climate change adaptation mechanisms, climate justice, and sustainable development in Africa. He has more than 20 years of experience in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of climate and environmental programs and projects, as well as in climate justice advocacy at the national and international levels.

Founder and Africa Coordinator - Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO)

A non-profit organization whose mission is to improve and strengthen the resilience of indigenous and local communities to climate change.

Accreditations: Consultative status with ECOSOC (UN), accredited to UNFCCC, UNEP, CBD, UNCCD, and CTNC.

Founder and CEO - Green Resilience Invest (GRI) LTD

Eco-business specializing in climate resilience in Africa, combining innovations, technologies, green investments and nature-based solutions.

National President - Network for Food Security and Sovereignty in DR Congo (RESSAC)

National platform for innovation and support for agricultural producer organizations in the DRC, coordinating 372 member organizations supporting 117,801 smallholder farmers.

Member of: World Farmers' Organization (WFO)

Impact and Collaboration

Trésor Badisungu collaborates with partners, government institutions and indigenous and local communities to implement numerous climate-smart initiatives adapted to local realities and to influence relevant policies in order to contribute to building resilient communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Africa.

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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