Two kinds of money
I keep looking at two headlines, same week, same news pages, and cannot unsee the disconnect:
1. Anthropic is close to finalizing an expanded, pre-IPO revolving credit facility of $15 billion; note that hyperscalers raised $115 billion in bonds in Q1 2026 alone, more than all of 2025.
2. Nepal needs $4–5 billion to rebuild after floods that killed 1350+ people, and still cannot raise it.
Same lenders. Same rating agencies. A 12–14× gap between what vulnerable countries need and what they get. I wanted to understand why.
I am not saying that capital is heartless, or that the money is not enough. I would say that AI got an "on-ramp" that nobody has built for disaster reconstruction, let alone adaptation and mitigation.
The fix starts with the unit of analysis: asset-level risk assessment, guarantees, and pre-positioned capital — the same tools already financing AI, pointed somewhere that matters just as much.
We're delighted to welcome Lina Osman to RO-SE Global as Senior Advisor, based in the United Arab Emirates.
Lina brings nearly two decades of experience in sustainable finance, ESG strategy and transition finance, most recently as Head of Sustainable Finance, Africa and MENAP at Standard Chartered, where she led award-winning, market-first green, social and transition finance transactions across the region. Her deal-tested perspective on translating ESG frameworks and mandates into commercial decisions strengthens our work across the Middle East and Africa.
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Welcome Luke Fletcher!
I am delighted to welcome Luke Fletcher as Senior Advisor at RO-SE Global. Luke brings extensive experience across sustainable finance, climate risk and the energy transition, working with corporates and investors globally. As RO-SE Global continues to connect corporates and financial institutions through its global network of specialist partners, Luke will provide strategic insight to help identify emerging opportunities and strengthen the link between sustainability and capital markets.
Timely Xmas present and proud moment for RO-SE Global recognised as Best Sustainable Finance and ESG Advisory in CEO Monthly 2025 Female CEO of the Year Awards, with me named Best CEO in the category.
This recognition reflects our innovative model and expert partnership's commitment to delivering impactful ESG solutions that drive real change. For me personally, it's a reminder that the best chapters can come when you choose to create something new rather than wind down: there's immense value in putting yourself out there, even at a stage when some conventional wisdom might suggest otherwise.
Thank you to our clients and partners who trust us to shape the future of sustainable finance.
The Art of Transition: Maria Lombardo’s Bold Pursuit of Sustainable Solutions
A Philosophy Rooted in Craftsmanship and Purpose
Maria Lombardo’s journey into sustainable finance did not begin in a boardroom. It began in her grandmother’s atelier in Italy, where she watched masterful hands create tailored garments for clients who expected nothing less than excellence. Those early moments stayed with her, shaping her belief that exceptional work requires partnership, precision, and a commitment to enduring quality. Today, that same philosophy guides her work as Founder and CEO of RO-SE Global, where she helps organizations navigate the complexities of sustainability with clarity and strategic intent. Her career reflects a simple but powerful principle she carries forward: the best solutions are crafted, not improvised.
