Global Climate Finance Accelerator Featured in International Leadership Publication

• August 18, 2026
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GCFA featured in Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership for advancing climate innovation and developing future leaders.
The Global Climate Finance Accelerator (GCFA) is pleased to announce its inclusion in Monarchy and Democracy: A History of Leadership, a commemorative publication produced by The History of Parliament and St James’s House (SJH). The publication celebrates 100 years of leadership across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and features organizations selected for their contributions to leadership, innovation, sustainability, and governance.
The book was launched at Westminster Abbey’s College Garden with GCFA in attendance alongside leading figures from parliament, industry, and media along with a host of special guests. GCFA’s inclusion recognizes its work in building the partnerships needed to commercialize and scale climate solutions by connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, industry, and policymakers.
“This recognition reflects the collaborative efforts of our partners, researchers, advisors, and entrepreneurs who are working together to accelerate climate innovation and commercialization,” said Susan McGeachie, Founder of the Global Climate Finance Accelerator. “We are honoured to be included alongside so many leaders advancing sustainable solutions and look forward to continuing to strengthen the ecosystem that brings innovation to market.”
We are honoured to be included alongside so many leaders advancing climate solutions and look forward to continuing to strengthen the ecosystem that brings innovation to market.”
Stephen van der Merwe, a Group Director at SJH Group, said, “Through in-depth interviews with the leaders of companies such as Global Climate Finance Accelerator, Monarchy and Democracy provides a compelling, first-hand perspective on how today’s pioneering organisations are shaping the future in a wide range of areas and industries.”
GCFA’s inclusion in this publication marks an important milestone as the organization prepares to share its three-year retrospective, with a strategic refresh to be announced in the coming weeks. These events mark the next phase of GCFA’s work to bridge innovation, capital, and commercial deployment.
The Global Climate Finance Accelerator (GCFA) supports the commercialization of climate innovations by connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and strategic partners. Through research, ecosystem development, and commercialization support, GCFA helps transform promising climate technologies into scalable solutions to accelerate the transition to a more resilient, competitive global economy.