• Singapore-based IIX’s Women’s Livelihood Bonds, for example, aim to improve livelihoods for women farmers in Asia and their ability to weather climate shocks. VisionFund International raised capital with a “kangaroo bond” in Australia to help women entrepreneurs and farmers secure micro-loans and climate insurance. In Amman, Jordan, Amam Ventures sees environmental impact in its pipeline of women-led businesses. “Women think about society as a whole,” Amam’s Fida Taher tells ImpactAlpha. “They know that what they’re doing has an impact, so when they measure their financial returns, they’re also measuring their impact on the environment and society. READ MORE