Branching out into carbon reduction
A growing number of impact funds are pursuing forestry and other natural capital strategies, but navigating the market is far from easy.
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The long-term health of our planet’s food systems depends on promoting greater sustainability and restoring biodiversity. Without a greater sense of balance, climate change and ecosystem disruption threaten the food security future of our rapidly growing population. This is at the heart of why impact investing is gaining such attention, particularly across developing markets. From aquaculture to the rise of technology, we look at how impact investors are trying to make a positive difference.
Impact investing in agriculture may have been slow off the mark – investors have only recently taken an interest – but this expanding sector has a key role to play in reducing emissions, improving food security and strengthening livelihoods. Our 2023 special report looks to explore the developing landscape further.
LATEST HEADLINES
BII: Climate tech and nature-based solutions in Asia are ‘very important’
BII’s Srini Nagarajan says that SE Asia ‘requires more blended finance’ to support the asset class’ development.
Manulife closes Forest Climate Fund on $480m
The Boston-headquartered firm has already acquired assets across Oregon, Michigan, Mississippi and elsewhere in support of the vehicle’s carbon sequestration focused strategy.
Australia and New Zealand keep foreign farm investment on a tight leash
Despite – or perhaps thanks to – their strategic appeal to global investors, Australia and New Zealand remain among the most restrictive countries in the OECD for foreign direct investment in agriculture.
Arena teams with Ridge Financial for commercial timberland JV
RFG president Sage Hirschy says 405 Timber Opportunities will acquire properties well suited to recreation and hunting property development within two hours of major cities in the US Southeast.
Foresight Natural Capital fund hits £50m milestone
The firm has expanded the vehicle’s mandate to include other areas such as biodiversity net gain credits and believes it can deliver double-digit returns.
