Biodiversity Credits: A New Dawn for Conservation Finance in Africa?
In this episode, Julie McCarthy joins us to explore the groundbreaking potential of biodiversity credits to reshape conservation finance in Africa. Delving into the insights of the Biodiversity Credits Landscape Report, Julie will illuminate how
these innovative mechanisms can unlock critical investment in nature-positive projects across the continent. Can biodiversity credits revolutionize how we protect and restore nature?
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Greening the Financial Sector: How Can Finance Flow Towards a Nature-Positive Future?
In this episode, we delve into the critical role of the finance sector in driving nature-positive outcomes with Jessica Smith, Nature Lead at the UNEP Finance Initiative. Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge on how financial institutions can align their practices with environmental sustainability. We'll explore how banks, insurers, and investors can assess and mitigate their impacts on nature, and discover the innovative tools and frameworks UNEP FI is developing to facilitate this crucial shift.
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Mobilising Private Capital for Climate Action and Nature-Based Solutions
This episode will focus on the role of private finance in addressing climate challenges and supporting nature-based solutions, with a special focus on Africa’s natural capital. Dia will discuss how institutions like the DFC are mobilising private capital to drive climate action and biodiversity conservation.
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Innovative Financing Models for Natural Capital Projects
This episode dives into how innovative financial tools, such as blended finance, green bonds, and public-private partnerships, are unlocking investments in Africa’s natural capital. Kelvin Massingham will explore how these models work and the potential for scaling sustainable finance across the continent.
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Building a Nature-Positive Economy: From Policy to Action
In this episode, Marco Lambertini discusses the urgent need to secure a nature-positive world by 2030 and shares his expertise on transitioning to a nature-positive economy, focusing on how governments, businesses, and society can work together to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Drawing on his leadership convening the Nature Positive Initiative, Marco will explore the policy shifts, financial incentives, and business strategies needed to create a global economic model that actively contributes to biodiversity restoration. He will discuss how to integrate nature-positive principles into corporate and governmental decision-making, and the vital role of international collaborations in achieving these ambitious goals
Talks on Nature - A Podcast by ANCA is a platform where thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators discuss the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges and opportunities facing Africa today. Hosted by the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), the podcast highlights cutting-edge strategies, nature-based solutions, and financial innovations driving the continent toward a nature-positive future. Each episode offers insights from global and African leaders dedicated to protecting and leveraging Africa’s vast natural assets for sustainable development.
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