Climate

The US may have an outsized influence on investment trends in the year ahead as Donald Trump casts his shadow over global conflicts, trade and climate issues.

Morrison operating partner James Shaw wants to deliver 150 million tonnes of carbon reductions by 2030 – an amount equal to New Zealand’s contribution under the Paris Agreement.

Impact Orange Partners specializes in private market impact investment advice.

Biodiversity was a prominent topic at the 15th annual Responsible Investor USA Conference in New York, where uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration clouded the outlook.

A step taken by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was described by one veteran impact investor as 'moving mountains'.

International Woodland Company CCO Céline Claudon says the growing number of LPs investing in the asset class could finally lead to dedicated allocations.

The Washington-based forestry asset will be managed for both carbon capture and timber production.

Incoming NZ Super Fund joint chief investment officer Will Goodwin talks with Agri Investor about the future of New Zealand’s sovereign wealth fund, its plans to transform farmland, and the fund’s total portfolio approach.

COP29 has finally kick-started Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to establish transparent carbon markets, but critics warn unresolved flaws may undermine emissions reduction efforts.

Eoin McDonald has previously worked with Nuveen Natural Capital and Insight Investment.