About This Fund
African Forestry Impact Platform (AFIP) is an impact investment fund managed by New Forests, targeting sustainable and commercial forestry development across sub-Saharan Africa. With a target size of USD 500 million, AFIP received seed commitments from British International Investment (BII), Norfund, and Finnfund, reaching approximately USD 200 million at its first close in 2023. The fund integrates financial returns with carbon sequestration, biodiversity preservation, and rural livelihood outcomes.