Empowering Indigenous Women’s Voices in Project Design and Governance
16 October 2024 / WORDS BY Kirsty Galloway McLean
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Indigenous Carbon Credit Case Studies
11 October 2024 / WORDS BY Kirsty Galloway McLean
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To get a sense of how global nature finance is evolving, we asked a range of institutional investors about their experiences investing in nature. We uncovered their motivations, ambitions, and what they consider to be the greatest risks and opportunities in the nature space – forming the backbone of the inaugural Pollination Nature Finance Focus report.
View ReportClimate Asset Management, the specialist “natural capital” investment manager formed by HSBC Asset Management (HSBA.L) and climate change advisory firm Pollination Group, said it has raised $650 million for projects which aim to protect the environment.
Its investors are corporates, ranging from some of the top global 100 companies to smaller niche players, Martin Berg, CAM’s chief investment officer, said. Rather than financial returns, these investors will receive carbon credits.
“We thought the main target (for the funds) would be institutional investors but we now recognise corporates are key players … they are really becoming (big) investors in this,” he said.
Through its Natural Capital Strategy’s flagship 15-year Natural Capital Fund, CAM is targeting a 10% return on investment before fees on projects in regenerative agriculture and forestry in developed markets. CAM’s second strategy, its Nature Based Carbon Strategy, taps into increasing corporate demand for verifiable carbon offsets and will finance nature-based carbon projects in developing economies.
06 October 2024 / WORDS BY Pollination Foundation
Our delegation to COP-16 will be focused on fostering meaningful connections, sharing knowledge, and exploring opportunities that support Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP&LCs) to lead and benefit from nature-based solutions and biodiversity credit projects.
Attendance at some of our events is limited to ensure focused discussions and outcomes; however, the insights will be shared widely following the events. If you would like to be considered for an invitation, or are interested in signing up to our mailing list to receive reports about the events, please contact us with your details.
Date: Saturday, 19th October – Sunday, 20th October 2024 (2 days, 1 night)
Description: Participants will have the opportunity to visit a Terrasos habitat bank with our Pollination Foundation delegation to discover firsthand the impact of conservation efforts in action. This trip provides a practical perspective on habitat banking and its relevance to nature credit markets.
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This event is being organised by Terrasos, register here
Date: Thursday Oct 24, 2024, 12:10pm – 1:15pm
Description: Hosting a conversational roundtable discussion at Bloom 24 with a vibrant community of thought leaders and practitioners.
Date: Tuesday Oct 22, 2024, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Description: How do we flow more finance to IP&LCs to halt and reverse nature loss? Meeting our global climate and nature goals requires all forms of capital – philanthropic, debt and equity investments, government incentives and markets. Mobilising these different forms of finance is crucial to ensure the right people in the right places receive the necessary resources. Our speakers at the Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion will cover questions like ‘What do IP&LCs need to enter the market confidently?’, ‘How do funders and financiers decide to allocate finance?’ and ‘What is the role of blended finance and when different forms have the greatest impact.’
Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description: We will go on a Street Food tour of Cali with local guides to get our bearings, learn a little about Cali and sample some local delicacies. Throughout the tour, we’ll foster a sense of community and shared purpose for members of our delegation and partner organisations.
Date: Saturday, 26th October, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Description: We will host an information session to share and explore intersections and gaps in initiatives related to IP&LC nature market project incubators, biodiversity credit market accelerators, community guardianship programs, and others. We will discuss ways to achieve our shared outcomes, such as how these initiatives can be financed to support testing and refining methodologies, sharing lessons learned, and assure IP & LCs are supported and financed to actively contribute to the design and implementation of these initiatives.
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Date: Sunday, 27th October 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description: This curated dinner conversation will serve as a platform for thought leaders to exchange insights on the development of nature markets. We will explore the barriers and opportunities specific to IP&LC-led projects and facilitate connections between Indigenous leaders, corporates, investors funders and allies.
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Date: Tuesday, 29th October 2024, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Description: This place-based Exchange aims to bring together a diverse group of experts to discuss what is necessary for IP&LCs to confidently participate in nature markets. The event will include a presentation from Landesa on smart consultation and consent, as well as workshops addressing the barriers and success factors in developing culture-first nature-based projects.
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16 October 2024 / WORDS BY Kirsty Galloway McLean
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11 October 2024 / WORDS BY Kirsty Galloway McLean
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