Anjli Jain

When I think about modern philanthropy, I often come back to a question: What does meaningful giving actually look like in today’s world? Back in 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched what became known as the Giving Pledge. Their idea was simple but powerful. Encourage the world’s wealthiest individuals to commit the majority of their fortunes to philanthropic causes. The movement sparked global conversations about responsibility, generosity, and the role of wealth in society. I’ve explored the broader strategic and investment implications of billionaire philanthropy and impact investing in more detail in this analysis . More than a decade later, the conversation feels more complex. Why the Discussion Around Philanthropy Is Evolving In recent years, some billionaires have begun rethinking how they approach their philanthropic commitments. That does not necessarily mean stepping away from giving. In many cases, it means reconsidering how impact is created. Traditional philant...

When I read that Varaha had raised $20 million to expand its carbon removal efforts across the Global South, what caught my attention was not just the funding amount. It was where the work is happening. Climate investing often focuses on ambition and global targets. But real impact tends to happen on the ground, in places where environmental, economic, and social realities intersect. Varaha’s approach brought that into focus for me. Why Climate Solutions in Emerging Markets Matter A large share of climate risk and opportunity sits in emerging markets. Land use, agriculture, and population growth converge here in ways that shape global outcomes. Investing in these regions is not simple. Infrastructure varies, regulatory environments differ, and execution requires local understanding. Yet this is precisely where solutions can create meaningful change. For me, climate strategies that avoid these regions often miss the point. How This Shapes My Thinking as an Investor When evaluating c...