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In March of this year, Jay Tipton connected with Richard Gilmore, the President & CEO of GIC Group to chat about their new endeavor, the Commodities Plus Carbon (CPC) which is a futures contract combining agricultural commodities with voluntary carbon markets, aiming to give farmers a premium on their crop yield. Streaming links are in the post! Gordian Knot Strategies Sean Penrith Jay Tipton #ClimateChange #ClimateFinance #CarbonMarkets #VCM #Carbon #UntanglingClimateFinance #GordianKnotStrategies #Agriculture #Commodities #GICGroup

#COP29 ended with a new climate finance deal promising $300 billion from developed countries – far short of the $1.3 trillion required.However, a positive outcome of this year’s summit was the agreement on an Article 6.4 mechanism, which will create a UN-regulated market for trading carbon credits.In a new op-ed authored by UNFCCC Methodologies Expert Kenneth Möllersten, the Swedish researcher argues that #carbonmarkets will be bolstered by Article 6.4 and are a crucial climate finance tool that must be maximized if we are to reduce global emissions by 45% and limit warming by 1.5°C.Read more here.. https://lnkd.in/d8Z_VZCX

🌍 Virtus November Edition is Here! 🍁 This month, we explore the role of a "Global Credit Enhancement Facility" in scaling climate finance in a report written by Sean Penrith and Nathan Truitt Our "Untangling Climate Finance" podcast features Sheri (Houston) Hickok, CEO of Climate Impact Partners, sharing insights on carbon markets and climate finance. Plus, highlights include Brazil’s $10.8B climate platform, Norway’s $740M emissions initiative, and California’s $10B climate bond. Don’t miss "What We’re Absorbing" for must-read insights! #ClimateFinance #NaturalClimateSolutions #CarbonMarkets #VirtusNewsletter #GordianKnotStrategies

In May of this year, Jay Tipton and Timothy Male, the Executive Director of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), convened to discuss environmental policy. With an American federal administration coming up, and inevitably subsequent changes in policy, this conversation is more relevant than ever. Streaming links are in the post! Gordian Knot Strategies Sean Penrith Jay Tipton #ClimateChange #ClimateFinance #Policy #Environment #Carbon #UntanglingClimateFinance #GordianKnotStrategies

🌲 U.S. Endowment Investee Spotlight! 🌲 In Round One of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities impact investing program, they were thrilled by the work being done by WholeTrees® Structures! Round Two is kicking off with a webinar in December and RFP release in January 2025 – sign up for updates here: https://lnkd.in/gmjEfMFk With the Endowment’s support, WholeTrees will expand its sales force and production capabilities to meet growing demand for Solid Structural Timber (SST). This expansion includes reopening a dormant forest products facility in Maine, in collaboration with Seven Islands Land Company and other partners—strengthening the sustainability of working forests. This investment not only bridges a critical capital gap for early-stage forest product manufacturers but also bolsters market confidence in SST, a highly sustainable yet underutilized building material. By supporting WholeTrees, the Endowment aims to unlock further investment in SST, paving the way for additional equity, debt, and grant funding that will benefit forest-reliant communities across the U.S. According to Amelia Baxter, Co-Founder & CEO of WholeTrees Structures: "This mission-related investment has been transformative for us. It not only provides crucial funding but also validates the importance of sustainable forestry practices in addressing climate challenges. With this support, we are scaling our operations and continue to innovate in the timber construction sector, contributing to healthier forests, rural job creation, and a greener future."

In this edition of Sliced, we explore the United Kingdom's recently confirmed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its potential implications.

One more reminder to register for the upcoming event "Key Investment Insights Post-Election." Join us on November 19th as top experts unpack the major policy shifts expected under the new administration and explore what they mean for investors. From clean energy to AI advancements, this event, hosted by Equities.com, will dive deep into emerging opportunities and risks across key sectors. Register now to secure your seat: https://bit.ly/3UFC47j

In November 2023, we invited Sean Kidney, the CEO of Climate Bonds Initiative, to join us for an episode of “Untangling Climate Finance” to discuss the world of green bonds and their importance in climate action. 204 has been a powerful year for green bonds so we wanted to reshare the episode. Streaming links are in the post! Gordian Knot Strategies Sean Penrith Jay Tipton Meggie Eloy Matt Diepenbroek #ClimateChange #ClimateFinance #GreenBonds #Bonds #UntanglingClimateFinance #GordianKnotStrategies

Key Investment Insights Post-Election | Sponsored by Gordian Knot Strategies Join us on November 19th as top experts unpack the major policy shifts expected under the new administration and explore what they mean for investors. From clean energy to AI advancements, this event, hosted by Equities.com, will dive deep into emerging opportunities and risks across key sectors. Register now to secure your seat: https://bit.ly/3UFC47j

"Today, Parties assembled for the first day of the UN Climate Change Conference achieved a critical early success by reaching consensus on standards for the creation of carbon credits under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. This will enable climate action by increasing demand for carbon credits and ensure that the international carbon market operates with integrity under the supervision of the United Nations." @carbonmarketswork! https://lnkd.in/eVkrHByJ