Natural Capital

Investor appetite for forestry in tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America is being boosted by the growth of carbon markets.

For an industry driven by photosynthesis, timberland is certainly having its moment in the sun.

Economic volatility over the past year has showcased the benefits of investing in timberland as an inflation hedge. But careful portfolio management remains key.

Peter Cashion, managing investment director for sustainable investments, will present the plan, which includes another $53bn for climate solutions investments, 10 more sustainability staff, scenarios analyses and options for divestment.

Warakirri aims to raise A$500m-A$750m in equity to build a diversified portfolio of broadacre cropping assets, managing director Jim McKay says.

The local authority pension scheme asset manager has launched several ESG and responsible investment public and private market vehicles in the last three years.

Viridios Capital and WealthCheck have purchased Conways Station, where they will pursue large-scale carbon projects and run a sustainable cattle operation.

PAI Partners presents a guide to help firms act on biodiversity at its sustainability summit, as the asset class takes shape.

APG’s Ben Avery said the asset was a 'very high-quality plantation forestry resource' with significant potential to increase carbon sequestration.

The Article 9 fund will invest in projects to restore forests, wetlands and mangroves in developing countries.