… subsidies to incentivize high-value, specialty crops over intensive farming, current USDA conservation programs dispense about $3 billion annually to millions of acres of idle … sign up for this rental income when crop prices are low and drop out when prices rebound. Conservation could be better served with perpetual conservation easements. Moreover, … allows farmers to specialize, developing only specific skills and market relations and investing in known equipment and inputs. However, this prevents the natural soil nutrient …
… advice and feedback. This process allows you to learn and bounce back quickly instead of investing significant time and money too early in the process. Zoë and Nilofer conclude that … advice and feedback. This process allows you to learn and bounce back quickly instead of investing significant time and money too early in the process. Zoë and Nilofer conclude that … advice and feedback. This process allows you to learn and bounce back quickly instead of investing significant time and money too early in the process. Zoë and Nilofer conclude that …
… operates. The boundaries defining carbon offsets are broad in geography and scope. “We are investing in projects spanning wildlife preservation, women’s empowerment via efficient … operates. The boundaries defining carbon offsets are broad in geography and scope. “We are investing in projects spanning wildlife preservation, women’s empowerment via efficient … operates. The boundaries defining carbon offsets are broad in geography and scope. “We are investing in projects spanning wildlife preservation, women’s empowerment via efficient …
… out of college in environmental remediation. From this, she shifted into the nonprofit conservation sector “to be more proactive,” said Molnar. “Instead of getting pollution out … of its Center for Sustainability Science , Molnar is focused on bridging the gap between conservation science and business-decision making, an area in which Molnar has particularly … out of college in environmental remediation. From this, she shifted into the nonprofit conservation sector “to be more proactive,” said Molnar. “Instead of getting pollution out …
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… reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat preservation and conservation is a steady step forward toward collective impact, although there is still a … reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat preservation and conservation is a steady step forward toward collective impact, although there is still a … reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat preservation and conservation is a steady step forward toward collective impact, although there is still a …
… aquatic ecosystem; FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) whereby certified products must develop conservation plans for endangered species within the forests they manage; and RSPO … Palm Oil) whereby certified palm oil must not replace primary forests or areas of high conservation value. Through B2B partnership with corporations, WWF can effectively push the … aquatic ecosystem; FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) whereby certified products must develop conservation plans for endangered species within the forests they manage; and RSPO …
… into agricultural financing? Several investment funds showcased their strategies for investing in smallholder value chains at the Global Landscapes Forum in Paris on Dec. 5-6. … social benefits, and other ecosystem services. This way, they can more effectively pay for conservation while also addressing the drivers of landscape conversion or degradation via a … and accessible such investments are remains to be seen. This article first appeared on our Conservation Finance Network publication. 2542 2544 Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems …
… Spenser Shadle (MF/MBA '13) currently manages conservation-oriented timberland and organic farmland investments at New Island Capital--an … firm based in San Francisco. Patrick Hook (MF/MBA '13) is a decision support manager at Conservation Forestry, a timberland investment management organization based in Exeter, NH. … of how winning a Sobotka Collaborative Research Grant shaped their careers in the field of conservation investment. Under their Sobotka Research grant, Patrick and Spenser studied the …