… there seems to be a continuous intellectual gap regarding awareness that where there is a natural resource issue, there is always a social issue. “The reality is that when you have a … into generating replicable and scalable deal types and structures that can accept more private capital. In addition to considering environmental issues, the impact investing … on established and emerging market opportunities – from sustainable timber and agricultural investments to water quality and green infrastructure – and what it will take to make these …
… have been gaining significant traction during the past several years as a way to entice private capital to help address challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals … raised to fund treatments that are in line with USFS policy upfront to restore forests to a natural state so that they are less susceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative … bill could provide $300 million of federal government funding support for pay-for-success investments. This article is part of an online publication produced in partnership between …
… to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. … here are several further steps needed to mitigating this acute and global problem. Build infrastructure Plastics in our oceans are only a problem because plastic gets to our oceans … to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. …
… companies have neither control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten … file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Despite these efforts on the part of NGOs, private companies, and governments, a number of important steps remain to support truly … file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Despite these efforts on the part of NGOs, private companies, and governments, a number of important steps remain to support truly …
… were co-leaders of the student group Fossil Free Yale, which pressures Yale to withdraw its investments from the fossil fuel industry. Yale is a large and influential investor, with a … and immediate impact, which isn’t the case for most individual investors. But individual investments add up. Rissman and Reed realized that with the right tools and information, … and Stake to help individual investors unlock their potential to create impact with their investments,” said Rissman. Real Impact Tracker's cofounders from left to right: Gabe …
… Yale University, about how Turkey has experienced firsthand the risks associated with large infrastructure projects. In addition to the reputational risks posed by public backlash, … climate strategy and action. The Plan comprises four pillars: prioritizing low carbon investments reducing deforestation establishing green office standards adapting to climate … of fossil fuel investments through sensitivity analysis by increasing the cost of natural gas and the cost of coal in the mid- and long-term. Second, the bank uses an …
… startups working on cutting-edge technology, rather than "SBIR mills" (private R&D labs that have benefitted from most of these awards for decades). The total … startups working on cutting-edge technology, rather than "SBIR mills" (private R&D labs that have benefitted from most of these awards for decades). The total … startups working on cutting-edge technology, rather than "SBIR mills" (private R&D labs that have benefitted from most of these awards for decades). The total …
… people taxed themselves to purchase open space for the provision of public and private benefits (Levitt, 2005). Although its boundaries are somewhat fuzzy, in the most … models, which remain critical, particularly for leveraging private-sector conservation investments. Sources for conservation financing include public, private and non-profit … of success (NatureVest & Eko Asset Management Partners, 2014). Short-term valuation of natural ecosystems encourages disregard for the public goods they provide, such as the …
… with one another and global imports, farms compete on the margin through expensive capital investments. Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified 50 billionaires who received … smaller farms. By dissociating subsidies from protected crops requiring huge capital investments and granting market and capital access to those people who need it, the … market relations and investing in known equipment and inputs. However, this prevents the natural soil nutrient replacement that crop rotation and periodic fallowing encourage. The …