Environmental Pollution Programme

Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs

The Environmental Pollution Programme’s aim is to work with ODA-eligible countries and regions to reduce the adverse impacts of pollution. Work will improve health and reduce environmental harm and poverty that results from chemical, air, waste and water pollution, as part of the Triple Planetary Crisis. 2021-22: Scoping year to share expertise, best practice and invest in research to strengthen the capacity of low- and middle-income countries to meet their obligations under UN Multilateral Environment Agreements and frameworks. 2022-2025: Phase one delivering two multi-year projects in Vietnam and South Africa through delivery partners Global Alliance on Health and Pollution, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and in country organisations. The programme reduced pollution and its impacts on the environment and health by promoting sustainable, economically viable practices, strengthening regulations, and enhancing awareness through multi-sector engagement, robust evidence projects, capacity building and monitoring to support policymaking. 2025-26: Phase two delivered a one-year programme which built and expanded on the successful approaches on reducing air pollution and increasing uptake of integrated pest management in Vietnam, adding new work on waste and plastic pollution. The programme launched in Uganda and focussed on developing a Health and Pollution Action Plan, creating a framework for future action that is aligned with priorities of national stakeholders. The programme also established the Regional Pollution Forum platform, taking a multilateral approach in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to amplify impact by spreading knowledge of successful interventions.

Touchkin eServices Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Wysa is is an AI-powered mental health app that has been shown to help improve mental health. It uses AI to deliver clinical grade digital therapeutics along with human support and is used by 4 million users globally across 65 countries.

3one4 Capital - Fund III

British International Investment plc

3one4Capital Advisors LLP is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. 3one4Capital Advisors LLP is based in Bengaluru, India.

The fund targets technology and technology-enabled companies whose disruptive solutions have the potential to reach large parts of the Indian population. These companies can help to increase economic opportunities and market participation for consumers, employees, and suppliers.

Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company II Limited

British International Investment plc

A commitment by CDC to the Aavishkaar Goodwell India Microfinance Development Company II Limited investment fund. The fund makes investments that support enterprises active in the microfinance sector in India in order to increase access to finance for low income families in rural areas and low-income states.

Abraaj Pakistan Fund I

British International Investment plc

Fund investment in a country with growing economic potential, but a difficult place to do business, with low penetration from multinational companies.

India Value Fund III

British International Investment plc

This is a 2007 vintage fund with a focus on SMEs in India.

Actis India Fund 2 LP

British International Investment plc

This focuses on private equity growth investing in parallel with Actis South Asia Fund II but only in India

APF-I (Mauritius) Limited

British International Investment plc

This is a generalist SME private equity fund investing in India.

Ib Vogt (Singapore) Pte Ltd

British International Investment plc

ib vogt (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“Company”) is a Singapore-based subsidiary of German-based ib vogt GmbH, a global developer of wind and solar assets. The Company develops solar, wind and BESS projects in various Asia-Pacific markets.

Circulate Capital Asia II

British International Investment plc

Circulate Capital Asia Fund II invests across South and Southeast Asia with a unique strategy focused on the circular economy, particularly plastics waste recycling and adjacent sectors such as e-waste and paper.

UC Impower Fund I

British International Investment plc

Founded in 2021, UC Impower is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and operates as a private equity and venture capital firm that provides early growth capital for companies in the financial services and climate solutions sectors.

Amicus Capital Partners Private Equity I

British International Investment plc

Commitment by CDC to the 'Amicus Capital Partners Private Equity I' investment fund. The fund focuses on small and medium sized entreprises in the healthcare, financial services and technology sectors.

Ankur Capital II

British International Investment plc

Ankur Capital is an impact-oriented investor that targets underserved populations at scale by providing economic opportunities through jobs, market access and improved goods and services particularly in agriculture and healthcare sectors.

Annapurna Finance Private Limited

British International Investment plc

Annapurna Finance was established to serve the economically weaker sections of the society, by providing need-based financial services at their doorstep.

Anthem Asia SME Venture Fund

British International Investment plc

The fund will invest in SMEs in Myanmar. By investing in Anthem, CDC can play a catalytic role in building the local private equity market and thereby support private sector development.

APF-II India Holdings Private Limited

British International Investment plc

A commitment by CDC to the APF-II India Holdings Private Limited investment fund. The fund makes investments in Indian small and medium enterprises with a focus on scaling up affordable models in the healthcare, logistics, infrastructure services and consumer goods sectors.

Arohan Financial Services Limited

British International Investment plc

Arohan Financial Services Limited is a leading non-banking financial company microfinance institution (NBFC-MFI) operating in low-income states in India. Arohan provides loans and other financial inclusion-related products to customers who have limited or no access to financial services.

ASA International India Microfinance Limited

British International Investment plc

ASA International India Microfinance Limited is a microfinance institution operating in India. The company is a subsidiary of ASA International, one of the world?s largest international microfinance institutions.

Asirvad Microfinance Limited

British International Investment plc

Asirvad Microfinance Limited provides microfinance loans to women from low-income households through its network of branches across 22 states in India.

Bangladesh Managed Account C.V.

British International Investment plc

The company was formed in 2007 with a vision to increase farm mechanization, and is a subsidiary of ACI Limited, a larger conglomerate with interests in pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and agribusiness.