Impact Investment Symposium’s Post

I had the privilege of attending the Impact Investment Symposium – Driving the Future Evolution of ESG at Edinburgh Napier University. Day two was thoroughly engaging with its practical focus on creating pathways for sustainable forestry. The balance between Innovation, Application, and Investment provided a comprehensive approach to addressing key industry challenges. The Investing for Impact Hub has a huge potential - a step forward for sustainable innovation and collective action in forestry management, enabling Scotland to be a leading force. The opportunities for technical solutions in this sector are vast, and the collaborative energy throughout the sessions was inspiring. What do you think are the main challenges we face in growing sustainable forest management? #SustainableForestry #ESGLeadership #ForestManagement #ForestInvestment

Tapani Pahkasalo, Partner at CapMan Natural Capital, will be speaking at the FEA-DANA International Forest Investment Conference on May 2nd in New York about forestry and natural capital investment opportunities in Europe, and why investments in Europe may potentially provide strong returns right now. 🌲🌳   European forest industries are modern and new high value-add products are entering the markets, driving new investments and making the forest industries very competitive. Wood and fiber demand in Europe is at high level while there are severe external supply shocks re-shaping the markets. Scarcity of forests and wood is further exacerbated by high demand for biodiversity and carbon services of these same forests. Finally, green transition provides interesting revenue opportunities for forest owners by increasing demand for forests and infrastructure they provide in the form of biodiversity positive renewable energy production.  More information through the link in comments!

🌍 Vlinder news from London! Our co-founder Dr. Irina Fedorenko-Aula is attending the Forestry & Agriculture Investment Summit and reporting some key insights from the "DFI Approaches to NBS Investments" panel, which she finds extremely useful: Giulia Carbone, Director, Natural Climate Solutions Alliance at WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, emphasizes: "Capital in nature-based solutions wants to make sure they are moving a needle, but also have to be sustainable in the long term." Jean-Gabriel Dayre, Principal at Proparco, notes: "All the projects we invest in must have biodiversity and social impact. It is very important to look at the projects in whole" Forest, agriculture, and ocean-linked projects will be crucial as the three pillars of investment. This very much aligns with the Vlinder vision of social blue carbon. Irina will be there today and tomorrow. Ping her if you'd like to connect. CE Events & Media #reforestation #nbs #climatefinance #fais

Do you know how to engage investors in landscapes and jurisdictional initiatives? Learn more about it with our comprehensive new guide “Engaging Investors through Strategic Communication.” Crafted by Earth Innovation Institute and CDP, it is designed specifically for practitioners and proponents of landscape and jurisdictional initiatives. This document aims to bridge the gap between these initiatives and the investors who can fuel their growth towards sustainable, nature-positive, and socially-inclusive rural development. The guide delves into the nuances of communicating with a diverse array of investors—from those providing traditional financial support to entities providing concessionary finance and purchasers of carbon credits or agricultural and forestry products. The document delineates a structured approach to understanding investor psychology and tailoring communication strategies to meet their expectations. Divided into five comprehensive sections, it covers everything from understanding the decision-making process of investors to assessing the specific needs of landscapes and jurisdictions, and from enhancing communication efficacy to engaging the entire stakeholder ecosystem effectively. It's an essential tool for government officials, NGOs, and all advocates looking to secure investment and foster impactful collaborations to push for transformative change in sustainable rural development. Whether refining existing strategies or seeking new partnerships, this guidance is tailored to help proponents of landscape and jurisdictional initiatives communicate effectively and win the partners needed for large-scale, impactful initiatives. We invite you to explore how this guidance can help scale your initiatives and achieve your development goals. https://lnkd.in/eWsMyp2k Find the guide here: https://lnkd.in/eWsMyp2k #SustainableDevelopment #LandscapeInitiatives #JurisdictionalInitiatives #InvestorEngagement #StrategicCommunication #RuralDevelopment #NaturePositive #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #ForestConservation #AgriculturalFinance #InvestmentStrategies #EnvironmentalImpact #EarthInnovationInstitute #CDP #PartnershipsForChange

New guidance from CDP and Earth Innovation Institute outlines how to effectively engage investors in landscape and jurisdictional initiatives. The guidance is designed specifically for practitioners and proponents of landscape and jurisdictional initiatives and aims to bridge the gap between these initiatives and the investors who can fuel their growth towards sustainable, nature-positive, and socially-inclusive rural development. You can access the new guidance here: https://lnkd.in/eKXY6iM5 #Deforestation #Landscapes #Sustainable #NaturePositive #RuralDevelopment

Many thanks to Thomas Cox for the article on our participation to the "Natural Capital - Market Framework: Engagement Paper", recently published by the Environment and Forestry Directorate by the Scottish Government. The paper serves as a blueprint for those dedicated to enhancing #Scotland's and the #UK's natural assets. By aligning government initiatives with private sector innovation and community interests, we create a sustainable path forward. With the potential to generate £17 billion for the #Scottish economy, it underscores the dual environmental and economic gains from such investments. As our CEO Cain Blythe, stated speaking to Carbon Pulse, "[...] Alongside key standards such as the emerging BSI Flex 701 Nature Markets - Overarching Principles and Framework, we believe that it is essential that organisations such as CreditNature not only help shape these frameworks and standards, but also demonstrate how approaches such as our nature credits, can maintain high integrity outcomes that deliver multiple benefits for nature, the economy and society." https://lnkd.in/e9eQGv5y

Natural capital is important for a resilient and sustainable economy – particularly for the Australian agriculture and land sector.   The Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s recent report, ‘Measuring what matters: An approach for natural capital investors’, is a practical guide for institutional investors in the natural capital arena to enhance assessment of decarbonisation activities.   Drawing on the CEFC’s experience as an investor, this guide identifies opportunities to provide both financial and environmental outcomes in agriculture and forestry investments. ASFI welcomes these important insights as we work collectively with our members to integrate natural capital into decision-making of financial institutions as part of our Valuing Natural Capital Work Program.   Read the report at https://lnkd.in/gzfdMHrj   Join CEFC’s webinar this Thursday, 25 July to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUf4qYPh   #naturalcapital #sustainablefinance #decarbonisation

We're thrilled to have been featured in the BloombergNEF report presented at COP16 Colombia as a case study on 'profitable businesses that reduce harm.' The report, Opportunity Blossoms: The Business of Curbing Nature Loss profiles twelve companies worldwide who hardwire nature-positive thinking into their decision making and realise financial opportunity by tackling the forces driving nature loss. Credit and kudos to the Sustainability and Carbon teams at Forico, who drive the research, data collection and knowledge management behind our award-winning Natural Capital Reporting and innovative Plantation Forestry Carbon projects. A snapshot and links to the full report is available from BloombergNEF below. https://lnkd.in/gWFybmsM

Today we are introducing you to the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD)! 🌳 About the DFCD Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) was established in 2019 with the aim to support projects targeted at climate adaptation and mitigation and enhancing resilience of the most vulnerable communities and ecosystems. DFCD is managed by a consortium consisting of Worldwide Fund for Nature Netherlands (WWF-NL), SNV, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and Climate Fund Managers (CFM). 🌺 About funding opportunities DFCD has several options available for interested applicants that have a commercially viable project. For newcomers to DFCD, the first step is 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 is the central funding mechanism of DFCD. - It is open to companies operating in one of the OECD DAC list of eligible ODA countries. - The main aim behind this grant is to offer funding and technical assistance to projects to enable them to become bankable for large-scale funding. - It is targeted at four high-impact sectors: for (1) agriculture, (2) environmental protection, (3) forestry and (4) water and sanitation. On average, the grants are around €150,000 – 300,000. - Some of the activities eligible for funding under the Origination Facility include technical and financial feasibility studies, environmental and social safeguard checks, pilot studies and development of business models. - Applications to the Origination Facility are accepted on roll basis.   Once projects reach to the desired level, the DFCD seeks to graduate them to 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, or 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 depending on their focus and suitability. - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 offers a selection of different financial instruments (such as grants, equity and loans) to sectors relating to agroforestry, sustainable land use and climate resilient food production. It is targeted at companies working on areas like resiliency in land use and food production. - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 offers grants and equity opportunities for the contributes to the development, construction and operational phases of projects related to water and sanitation infrastructure. - 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 are also engaged and can offer alternative funding pathways. 👉 Visit FIRE website for more information on the eligibility criteria and application process: https://lnkd.in/dScCGY6S 👈

If we are serious about the transition towards a nature positive economy, we need more finance for biodiversity! Thats why it's great to see the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development Origination Facility featured by Finance Resources (FIRE) for Biodiversity. The TA and Grant based Origination Facility of the DFCD is a mechanism to de-risk investible projects and make them more attractive to investors. Our worldwide economy is dependent on the services provided by healthy ecosystems, by mobilizing private finance for these critical ecosystems, we pave the way for a nature-positive economy. Bankable Nature Solutions