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IMPACT-FIRST INVESTMENT | We are excited to share that Triodos Regenerative Money Centre has joined FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, Good Energies Foundation and Form International, in supporting Treevive to facilitate the restoration and protection of tropical forest landscapes. With this support, Treevive can strengthen its role as forest carbon accelerator, help more communities, NGO's, and businesses in the global South develop their forest carbon projects, and connect these projects to investors and markets. Did you know that: 🌳 Halting deforestation and restoring degraded lands account for about 30% of what is needed to keep global warming below 2 degrees. 🐦 More than half of the world's land-based biodiversity lives in tropical forests. 👫🏽 Over 800M people - of which many Indigenous communities - depend on these forests for their livelihoods and well-being. Treevive's integral approach aligns perfectly with the mission of Triodos Regenerative Money Centre. Thanks Bianca Boelema, Judith Bastiaans, Mareike Hussels, Wouter Soetaert, Michalis Kyriakos, and the broader TRMC team for making this possible! 👉 Learn more about this partnership: https://lnkd.in/eGj9e7AQ. If you also want to support regenerative action, do get in touch with us. #Treevive #TRMC #ImpactInvestments #ForestRestoration #ForestConservation, Liesbeth Gort, Michel Schuurman, Paul Hol

🔥 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

🌿 A key theme emerging today in climate discussions is that solutions to these big challenges require collaboration across silos - and innovative financing solutions. S&P Global's ESG Insider podcast unpacks this in an interesting conversation with a major global philanthropic foundation. The conversation highlights how the only way to achieve any of these transformations in our environment is to work in partnership with the Government, private sector, philanthropies, and other civil society actors. At the SCeNe Coalition, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Teaming up with eight globally recognised environmental and conservation nonprofits, we're dedicated to accelerating the delivery and investment in high-quality, triple-benefit Nature-based Solutions (NbS) across the region. 🌍🤝 🎧 Dive into the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e6G4b9RV Conservation International The Nature Conservancy IDH BirdLife International Wildlife Conservation Society Mandai Nature World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia WWF-Singapore #SCeNeCoalition #NbS #NaturebasedSolutions #Collaboration #ESG #ClimateAction #ClimatePodcast #ClimateAction

🌳 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 UK property business is on track to meet its ambitious sustainability goals. Its update on its integrated People.Planet.Positive approach to sustainability demonstrates further progress against both its environmental and social impact commitments.   2023 successes include: - A 26% reduction in absolute emissions across scope 1, 2 and 3 since 2019 supported by innovative low carbon development and a 13% year on year reduction in operating emissions - 3.7% biodiversity net gain in managed spaces since 2021, in line with strategy - 27% of 2023 spend with local businesses supported by ‘place first’ approach to procurement - Community investment programme, Greener Futures, funded 36 climate led community projects benefitting over 35,000 people in 2022 and 2023   Find out how they are driving an integrated approach to maximising sustainability: https://bit.ly/3YvlsBr. #PeopleAndPlanetPositive #SocialImpact #Inclusion #NetZeroCarbon #CircularEconomy #Biodiversity #Nature

The need to ramp up investments in nature - especially in forests - has never been more urgent. The good news is that more companies and funds are developing innovative solutions to preserve these vital carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots. While their early-stage development is being supported by public and philanthropic funding, they are struggling to unlock the necessary funding to scale. One way that Mobilising Finance for Forests (MFF) is addressing this gap is by sharing knowledge and lowering the barriers for investors to engage in nature-based solutions. By familiarizing them with key insights and best practices, MFF aims to make it easier for a broader range of investors to enter this vital sector. FMO's digital magazine, Future-minded, has compiled key guidance and resources developed by MFF to inform and inspire the investment community. Learn what they are here: https://lnkd.in/ge3m54N4 #biodiversity #financeforforests #cop16

Just learned about the Great Green Wall project. Amazing initiative (established in 2007 - so I may be a bit late to the party). And why are we not allocating more resources to this (only $6 billion allocated) So what is the Great Green Wall? Imagine a living symbol of hope, the largest living structure on the planet, one that stretches 8,000km across Africa, ushering in a new era of sustainability and economic growth. Launched in 2007 by the African Union, the game-changing African-led Great Green Wall initiative aims to restore the continent’s degraded landscapes and transform millions of lives in the Sahel. This ambitious project is being implemented across 22 African countries and will revitalize thousands of communities across the continent. It brings together African countries and international partners under the leadership of the African Union Commission and the Pan-African Agency of the Great Green. More than USD 8 billion has been raised and pledged to support this game-changing initiative

🌍Uplifting session at Blue Earth Summit about how high-integrity investments can boost rewilding while ensuring equitable community benefits. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Rebecca Wrigley, CEO of Rewilding Britain, the session hosts, highlighted the need for government to kickstart investment in rewilding to inspire confidence from the private sector. Great analogy of plenty of eager wildebeest gathering at the river but not quite crossing. 🔹 Angela Williams, Development Manager at Langholm initiative, emphasised the importance of integrating community voices into the process. 🔹 Archie Struthers, our CEO at Nattergal Ltd stressed that in order for Nature recovery to happen at the scale needed, we must stop valuing it at £zero, and treat it as an asset class. He highlighted the emergance of BNG, nutrient neutrality, charismatic carbon and corporate sponsorship. 🔹Helen Avery, Director at Green Finance Institute Institute, spoke of the need to compel businesses to measure nature-related risks - and to take action. We need to go beyond voluntary mechanisms such as TNFD. 🔹 Thomas Kelly, Associate at Howden highlighted the role of the insurance industry in building confidence and providing guidance in this nascent market. Moderating the discussion was Ben Goldsmith, who closed on a hopeful note, reminding us how quickly funding mechanisms are developing, and reiterating that trades are happening now! The crucial next step is re-setting societal understanding of the real state of nature - and normalising the concept of rewilding. 🌱 Now to more sessions… #Rewilding #SustainableInvestment #Nature #BlueEarthSummit #CommunityEngagement #ClimateAction #biodiversity

For the first time we’re reporting on our social impact & community goals alongside our progress against our environmental goals. We’re on track to deliver our ambitious 2030 targets with many highlights including: - £2.8m donated to charitable & climate-led community projects - 27% of our spend with local businesses - 77% community satisfaction with our engagement approach - Targeted actions to address wellbeing priorities incl. safety, sense of community & green space - 26% carbon reduction - 1 million sq. ft. of shops, homes and offices retrofitted in Mayfair and Belgravia As well as maximising this intersection of sustainability, the report includes a reflection on our journey so far, calling for continued innovation, partnerships and transparency across our sector. We hope that by sharing our contribution, together with the successes and challenges, we can inspire others to help create a more sustainable future that is both people and planet positive. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ed5dbSY6 #PeopleandPlanetPositive

Philanthropy has historically been a driving force behind the key phases of the green transitions—from bringing down the costs of solar panels to turbocharging the development of batteries. For Australian climate philanthropists, the next big thing is decarbonising industrial emissions—globally. Giving Green found that investing in the decarbonisation of Australia’s industrial exports could be a highly promising philanthropic strategy. Australia's unique strengths—its vast solar and wind resources, abundant raw materials, and robust export market—position it to significantly reduce heavy industry emissions more cost-effectively than almost any other country. This strategy not only promises to transform Australia’s domestic heavy industry but also has the potential to slash a substantial portion of global industrial emissions through its exports. Join us for a live webinar as we dive deeper into our new findings and the subsequent search for highly effective nonprofits in this space. Register here: https://lnkd.in/edxRvyaT