Conservation
Conservation | March 31, 2020
Seychelle’s successful ‘debt-for-conservation’ deal paves the way for more blue bonds
Four years ago, the Seychelles government signed a groundbreaking deal with The Nature Conservancy to refinance sovereign debt at a discount in return …
Conservation | February 20, 2020
Germany’s KfW commits an additional $16.6 million to LatAm-focused eco.business Fund
ImpactAlpha, February 20 – German development bank KfW partnered with Conservation International and Finance in Motion to launch a fund to corral public and …
China | January 23, 2020
China ban spurs circular economy for plastics
ImpactAlpha, Jan. 23 – If someone were to remake The Graduate today, the career advice famously imparted to Dustin Hoffman in the 1967 …
aquaculture | January 13, 2020
Shrimp farming poses a jumbo risk for investors
ImpactAlpha, Jan. 13 – Quick, do you pick beef or shrimp if you are concerned about greenhouse gas emissions per per kilo? Surprise. …
Conservation | November 26, 2019
Financing climate-smart rice
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 26 – Production of the staple commodity that feeds 3.5 billion people needs a radical overhaul to reduce emissions and build resiliency …
Beats | November 19, 2019
“Sandboxes for nature” could speed up environmental innovation
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 19 – Regulatory sandboxes are relatively new tools that provide a special exemption from standard regulation—usually in the fintech and energy …
Catalytic Capital | October 23, 2019
Terra Silva has $90 million in ‘catalytic capital’ for carbon reduction in tropical forests
ImpactAlpha, October 23 – Forests are climate-negative technology at scale. So investments in tropical forests should be investment-ready, and fund managers able to tap …
Conservation | October 22, 2019
Russell Family Foundation invests $6 million for Puget Sound vitality
ImpactAlpha, October 22 – Russell Family Foundation has been aggressively pushing to align its investment portfolio with its philanthropic mission: improving the environmental …
2030 Finance | October 10, 2019
Can sustainable seafood and energy de-risk Japan’s economy?
Japan has staked out a leadership position in sustainable investing. Still, two of its largest industries, energy and seafood, present continued environmental risks. …
2030 Finance | September 30, 2019
The Conservation Fund issues $150 million green bond to save forests
ImpactAlpha, September 30 – Trees are the best carbon capture tech on the planet. To ensure that vulnerable forests in the U.S. are preserved, …
Conservation | September 25, 2019
The Nature Conservancy wants to bring reef insurance to the U.S.
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 25 – Coral reefs are critical for coastal economies. They’re also the first line of defense in a storm. But rebuilding …
2030 Finance | August 1, 2019
Techstars Sustainability startups tackle clean water, regenerative farming and supply chains
ImpactAlpha, August 1 – Tech accelerator and investor Techstars picked 10 companies in the U.S. and Mexico to participate in its second three-month sustainability …
Africa | July 23, 2019
London Zoo partners to bring pay-for-success to animal protection
ImpactAlpha, July 23 – The Zoological Society of London is teaming up with Conservation Capital to market a $50 million impact bond to protect …
Conservation | July 22, 2019
Agriculture funds are investing billions to regenerate soil – and communities
ImpactAlpha, July 22 – Farmers are building soil health to mitigate climate change and foster resilience on farms and in rural communities. Regenerative farming …
2030 Finance | July 1, 2019
India’s String Bio secures backing to convert methane to eco-feed products
ImpactAlpha, July 1 – Bangalore-based String Bio launched in 2012 to “address the impending food crisis” by helping the global food system ramp up sustainable …