… philosopher Liza Minnelli, “Money makes the world go round.” Most stakeholders RAI interviewed across agricultural supply chains, especially farmers, want to grow crops and raise livestock in a sustainable way. Yet this desire to … philosopher Liza Minnelli, “Money makes the world go round.” Most stakeholders RAI interviewed across agricultural supply chains, especially farmers, want to grow crops and …
… Achieving the transition from conventional to regenerative agriculture will require a major shift in the strategy and behavior of many of America’s two million farmers. For a farmer, farming for healthy soils, ecosystems, communities and climate conflicts at many points with conventional agriculture practice. Wider success comes only from the cumulative impact of individual …
… The traditional landscape of farmland ownership and financing in the United States thwarts the adoption of regenerative agriculture. First, farmland is expensive. Farm real estate prices have doubled in the last … farmland ownership and financing in the United States thwarts the adoption of regenerative agriculture. First, farmland is expensive. Farm real estate prices have doubled in the last …
… Across the political spectrum, most Americans have favorable opinions of farmers and are happy with the idea that the federal government provides financial … that might change. This system, while well-intentioned, leaves out the majority of farmers and encourages the degradation of precious soil and water reserves by rewarding … … Claire Lafave … Across the political spectrum, most Americans have favorable opinions of farmers and are happy with the idea that the federal government provides financial …
… This article, by The Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (RAI) team at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment … (CBEY), is the first in a series on key opportunities to accelerate regenerative agriculture in the United States. Ordinary agricultural production aggravates greenhouse gas … scientists predict the world’s topsoil could be destroyed within 60 years. Regenerative agriculture can reverse that. The Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (RAI) conducted a …
… In an interview with CEFF, the Connecticut Green Bank unveiled its plans to bring to market … Green Bank's 'Green Liberty Bonds' Aim at Retail Climate Finance … Will Baker … In an interview with CEFF, the Connecticut Green Bank unveiled its plans to bring to market …
… A panel discussion about new forms of VPPA aggregation formed a focal point for this year’s Renewable Energy … from the Renewable Energy Markets Conference … Jesse Laniak … A panel discussion about new forms of VPPA aggregation formed a focal point for this year’s Renewable Energy …
… This two-part article series explores the challenges of and opportunities for incorporating conservation finance into traditional investment portfolios. In Part 1, various current and … advisors with deep knowledge of impact finance discuss the challenges of integrating conservation investments into traditional investment portfolios. 2818 Investment Advisors Weigh In on Barriers to Conservation in Portfolios … Shea Flanagan … This two-part article series explores the …
… In September, The Conservation Fund announced the closing of its $150 million green bond. The environmental … in order to expand its Working Forest Fund. CFN spoke to Conservation Fund CEO Larry Selzer about how the organization will use bond funds, the experience of offering a bond as a nonprofit, and the significance of the project for the conservation finance field. 2880 Interview: The Conservation Fund’s Green Bond for American Forests … Chris Lewis … In …
… place — creating unprecedented mobility, but substantially contributing to climate change. About 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. But we can look to key … place — creating unprecedented mobility, but substantially contributing to climate change. About 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation. But we can look to key …