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🔥 Vlinder Wins “Bankable Nature Solution of the Year” Award at WWF Event in Amsterdam   On October 22, Robin Bartmann, CEO of Vlinder, took part in the 7th annual WWF Bankable Nature Solutions Investors' Workshop in Amsterdam where Vlinder was voted by investors as "Bankable Nature Solution - Project of the Year 2024".   The event focused on bankable nature-based solutions ready for investment and fostered discussions around investment opportunities and investor disclosures. Robin presented Vlinder's investment case and its reforestation efforts in Africa and Asia, highlighting our projects’ potential for co-development and support.   Commenting on the event, Robin emphasized its value for Vlinder: "It was an in-depth discussion of on-the-ground solutions with direct feedback from investors about what they seek. The one-on-one interactions during the workshop with investors were extremely helpful in understanding their needs and shaping our impact business case. The Project of the Year prize that Vlinder was awarded is a meaningful recognition of our progress in creating bankable mangrove reforestation carbon projects.”   Vlinder was invited to present at the WWF Bankable Nature Solutions Workshop as one of six initiatives supported by the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Accelerator - part of the Climate Solutions Partnership, a philanthropic collaboration between WWF, World Resources Institute, and HSBC. This program is providing tailored support to several NbS projects to enhance their investment readiness potential and ultimately tackle the barriers to scaling up NbS. We are grateful to the Accelerator team for their ongoing support on our journey toward investment readiness and for the opportunity to showcase our projects to investors and receive valuable feedback. #NbS #CarbonMarkets #Mangroves #Reforestation #ClimateAction

Regenerate was established to support pioneering businesses and assets to transition to climate and nature positive. #Innovation is essential to develop current tools and imagine future methods for making a #climatepositive economy a reality. This way #nature and #climate are aligned to business growth. 🌍 I had the chance last week to meet part of the Climate-KIC Community in conjunction with the COP16 Colombia which was an exciting entrance into the Climate KIC network. Thanks to Erik Bruun Bindslev, Pietro Sodano and Sam Le Royal for the introduction. 🌍 Climate-KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community, supporting cities, regions, countries and industries to meet their climate ambitions through systems innovation and place-based transformations. 🌍 Climate change is both #local and #global and the solutions have to be both local and global. Regenerate Asset Management Regenerate Outcomes #cop16 #biodiversity #climatechange #planetaryboundaries #species #habitats Ryan Cameron Jeremy Stroud David Bates Christopher Heathcote Matt Jordon Tom Dillon Ananya Manna Philippa Saxon

Adequately tackling climate challenges including net-zero emission transportation and cushioning the agriculture sector against climate adversities, will require INNOVATIVE + DISTRUPTIVE + COLLABORATIVE approach to realize sustainable solutions. INNOVATIVE (Technologies, Financing models, Insurance models, Research,,,) + DISRUPTIVE (Change of mindset and design in Policies & Incentives, Regulation, Trade Agreements, Standards, Protocols, Advocacy, Ecosystem development, Infrastructure,,,) + COLLABORATIVE (multi-stakeholder: Governments, Bilateral & Multilateral Organizations, Innovators, Manufacturers, Investors, Insurers, Assurers, Consumers, Programs, Communities,,,). “The pressing need for climate and nature action is increasingly felt across the world. In response, governments and companies have been multiplying commitments and actions in areas such as the net-zero transition, biodiversity loss prevention, and broader natural-capital preservation. These have in turn accelerated the momentum for public–private partnerships that combine the public sector’s ability to create enabling conditions with the private sector’s scaling ability” - https://lnkd.in/dtUSJ3k9 #SmartTechnologies #SmartClimate #StartegicPartnerships

🌳 Calling All Tree-Planting Businesses! 🌳 Ecosia is the company that has planted the most trees for reforestation worldwide. We invite your company to plant and protect trees together through our circular funding strategy: Ecosia finances businesses that plant and protect trees with their business model through loans and/or equity. Because Ecosia will never distribute dividends, all the money that flows back into Ecosia will be redeployed into other tree-planting companies, creating a circular fund.  If your business has a vision for a greener future that aligns with our mission to fight the climate crisis, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to secure funding to help your business and significantly contribute to reforestation efforts worldwide, making a tangible difference to planetary health. 🌱 It's easy to apply: submit your application outlining your project and its environmental impact via this form (https://lnkd.in/dhrM8wbk). Let's work together to create a better future. Apply now and be part of the change! #Ecosia #TreePlanting #CircularFunding #FundingOpportunity #EcoFriendlyBusiness #ClimateAction

Our ocean plays a vital role in regulating our climate, supporting biodiversity, and providing food and livelihoods for billions of people. 🌍 It also faces unprecedented threats from overfishing, pollution, climate change, and other human-induced pressures. At Sea Forward, we believe that #ImpactInvesting through a collaborative multi-donor advised fund can catalyze the scale and innovation needed to address our ocean's complex challenges. 🗝️ 🔓 Aiming to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns, impact investing involves intentionally investing in organizations, funds, and companies working to solve pressing social and environmental issues.     We’re excited to give investors the opportunity to drive positive change and support a thriving, resilient ocean ecosystem by directing capital towards sustainable aquaculture, science-based monitoring tools, circular economy solutions, biodiversity conservation, and climate-resilient initiatives. Participate today. https://bit.ly/3MJyFzU Learn more about the power of impact investing. https://bit.ly/3Tvyn3m

 🌍✨ Today marks World Environment Day, echoing the theme of #GenerationRestoration; urging us to focus on land restoration, combat desertification, and bolster drought resilience. As custodians of this planet, we hold the future in our hands. While we can't rewind time, we can sow the seeds of change: planting forests, greening our cities, harvesting rainwater, and embracing soil-friendly diets. Together, we can reconcile with the land. At KawiSafi Ventures, we weave environmental considerations into every investment decision. By prioritising investments that combat desertification, restore ecosystems, and propel the clean energy transition, we actively advance the goals of World Environment Day and the broader sustainability agenda. Learn more about our fund here. https://kawisafi.com/     #KawiSafi #ClimateVC #VentureCapital #ImpactInvesting 🌱🚀

🌟 Reflections on London Climate Action Week #LCAW LCAW was filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially with the upcoming elections on the horizon. Here are some key take-aways: 💡 #NatureTech One of the standout themes was the intersection of technology and nature, with new partnerships highlighted such as the NatureTech Alliance (Salesforce, ERM, NatureMetrics, Planet), and notable work shown by other leaders such as Meta and Tracy Johns. A well curated session by Nature4Climate enhanced the buzz, but the question remains on demand. At Clarmondial AG we look forward to exploring how nature-tech can extend beyond #VoluntaryCarbonMarkets (VCMs) to address supply chain resilience, within and Beyond Value Chain Mitigation and market access. We look forward to exploring new partnerships that contribute to shaping an action-oriented data architecture for nature, including with Rainforest Alliance CDP Conservation International USAID and in the Mt. Kenya landscape with IKEA Foundation (see: https://lnkd.in/dEXc5TFs) 💸  De-risking & #BlendedFinance The week highlighted the insurance industry’s potential in de-risking climate action, notably by Howden and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The insurance ecosystem, credit rating agencies and regulators have a vital role in enabling capital flows from regulated institutional investors for climate action. We’d like to see more discussions around (a) practical data-sharing solutions for developing innovative insurance and financing products, (b) work to address the credit rating challenges of blended finance funds (thank you to Convergence Blended Finance Climate Policy Initiative Dentons for continued action on this topic), and (c) insurance companies providing strategic risk capital for testing and scaling new climate finance funds (thank you AXA Investment Managers Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) for showing leadership on this topic). 🚢   #SupplyChains – The Missing Link Interestingly, supply chains were underrepresented in discussions. Our work Clarmondial AG shows that climate change is already impacting supply chains and sourcing landscapes, necessitating new approaches. Industry coalitions such as International Civil Aviation Organization #CORSIA and the KliK Foundation offer valuable insights that could serve as models to drive climate investment.  Thank you also World Climate Foundation Jens Nielsen for showcasing experiences from a range of sectors such as International Solar Alliance. VCMs alone cannot and will not mobilise enough funding to tackle the climate crisis, and focusing on supply chains as an investment lever is crucial. 👏 In short, LCAW was a week of promising discussions. We invite discussions on how we can follow up on some of the points raised above and continue to work with existing and new partners to mobilize capital for climate action.

Appreciate Clarmondial AG's insights from #LCAW, particularly with respect to the importance of "supply chains as an investment lever". Corporate fear of the $ impact of climate-related business risks can be a much more concrete driver vs. net zero commitments that rely on the #VCM.

Our Annual Investor Conference is in two weeks time. In addition to a morning of sustainability focused keynotes and panels (full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/e3dGS3D7) we are excited to once again welcome the following industry and charity partners who will be exhibiting at the event: 🐝 City Hive - an independent organisation on a mission to democratise access to investing and investments. 📢 Business Declares - as business leaders we declare a Climate and Ecological Emergency. 💜 PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide 📏 Net Purpose - makes impact measurement effortless for investors. 📈 Future-Fit Foundation - free guidance to help companies, investors and advisors play their part in building a better world. 🌾 Make It Wild - A passionate, community engaged organisation, taking direct action to regenerate the land, creating a thriving, biodiverse ecosystem. 🌳 Wilder Carbon - high quality conservation projects delivered in the UK result in long-term carbon lock-up and real biodiversity gains. There is still time to register if you would like to join us on Thursday 28 November 2024 from 8.30am - 2pm at RIBA, Portland Place, London W1B 1AD. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3dGS3D7 #impactinvesting #sustainbilityinvesting #carbontransition #SDR

Celebrating The Earthshot Prize Winners! 🌎 The Earthshot Prize searches the globe for game-changing innovations that will help repair our planet, awarding the very best five solutions each year with £1 million to scale their work 🏆 This year’s winners for each category are: 🌎 Fix Our Climate Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems offers a simple, safe and reliable solution to transform industrial waste heat into electricity for use in hard to abate industries, with the potential to save gigatonnes of CO2 🇺🇸 🌿 Protect & Restore Nature Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative achieved the almost unprecedented feat: saving the critically endangered Saiga Antelope from extinction and has grown into one of the world’s largest conservation projects – to protect and restore Kazakhstan’s Golden Steppe 🇰🇿 💨 Clean Our Air Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) drives behavioural change to help communities clean up waste, create jobs and build infrastructure to support circular waste management across Africa 🇬🇭🇺🇬 🌊 Revive Our Oceans High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People is turning words into action, engaging with governments around the world to officially protect 30% of our land and oceans by 2030 🌎 ♻️ Build a Waste-free World Keep IT Cool | Deliver while still fresh provides sustainable refrigeration and smart distribution solutions for small farmers and fishers. It helps extend the shelf life of their produce, reduces spoilage, and creates more stable incomes. By improving profits and cutting down on food waste, KIC is helping build a more sustainable future for these communities 🇰🇪🇺🇬 Shoutout to the inspiring people leading these organisations Kelly Adams, Vera Voronova, DESMOND Alugnoa, Francis N., Rita Maria El Zaghloul (and to all impact startups who were winners, finalists or not!) 👏 It’s more important than ever that we grow innovative solutions to the challenges the world faces today⏳ We have the solutions and the skills, now it's time to scale them 🚀 #sustainability #earthshot #impact #csr #esg #startups