Updates 

Climate finance is often framed as a question of global commitments. But in practice, it’s a question of systems. In a new essay, we argue that the next phase of climate finance isn’t about new pledges—it’s about integrating climate into the core machinery of government through Green Public Financial Management (PFM) . While methodologies for tracking mitigation and adaptation have improved, they are still not fully embedded in how governments plan, budget, and allocate resou

Climate finance is increasingly caught in political crosscurrents—but the underlying work hasn’t stopped. With the U.S. withdrawing (again) from the Paris Agreement in 2026, it’s tempting to view climate finance as contingent on global consensus. But that misses what’s actually happening on the ground. Multilateral development banks committed $136.6 billion in climate finance in 2024 , mobilizing an additional $184 billion in co-finance . That’s over $320 billion in total flo

Neartú Global is pleased to announce two senior additions to its advisory bench: Tiernan Mennen , who joins as Senior Advisor, Land & Natural Resources , and John Crihfield , who joins as Senior Adviser, Public Financial Management & Climate Risk . Both will serve Neartú in senior advisory capacities, bringing deep technical leadership that will strengthen our capacity to help governments, donors, investors and implementers design and deliver durable, investible and community

We’ve been spending a lot of time lately thinking about the MCC market — and where it’s heading. MCC’s FY26 pipeline is big (86 opportunities, ~$287M), but it’s also getting more competitive and more demanding. It’s not just about writing a solid proposal anymore. The bar is higher: Stronger diagnostics Clearer reform logic Real local partnerships And the ability to actually deliver once you win That’s exactly where we’ve been focusing at Neartú Global. We’ve worked across co

Neartu × Revenant AI Announcement

We’re proud to share that Neartu Global has won an award to support Asian Development Bank’s Community Resilience Partnership Program...

This week at the Grow Asia Investment Forum in Singapore, Neartu Founding Partner Peter Levine joined more than 200 leaders and changemakers who are committed to finding new ways forward.

We’re honored that Neartú Global has been selected to provide strategic advisory services to Grow Asia, a multi-stakeholder platform driving agricultural transformation across ASEAN.

Neartú Global Joins AVPN and Participates in the AVPN Global Conference

David Quinn was honored to serve as a judge at the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge 2025—an inspiring showcase of breakthrough technologies...

David Quinn represented Neartú Global at the “𝘌𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘐-𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦” session during the 3 𝗿𝗱...

Grow Asia brought together business, government, civil society, and philanthropy leaders for our Joint Council Meeting—a milestone moment to reflect on our decade of impact and shape the next chapter for food systems in Southeast Asia.

Global funding cuts are disrupting critical programs and impacting vulnerable communities. In an AVPN webinar, experts from UNFPA, IOM, and Neartú Global discussed the human cost, shared adaptive strategies, and explored how collaboration can build resilience. With 143 organizations from 43 countries attending, the session highlighted the urgent need for innovative, collective action in the face of shrinking aid.

Neartú Global is driving innovation in Vietnam through a new Startup Studio with Dichung.vn, supporting startups via strategic partnerships and global expertise. In March, David Quinn met with local leaders in Hanoi and Haiphong to set priorities and explore new hubs. Meanwhile, at an AVPN webinar, Peter Levine highlighted the impact of global funding cuts and the vital role of Asian philanthropy in response

Vietnamese women at a work bench creating red incense sticks. In March 2025, Neartú Global commenced its first activity, supporting the...