Resources & Insights
Speaking to your Audience
In this article, I’m going to dig into the characteristics of different forest investor types - and what elements may hold more value for them than others - and provide some advice that could help you (as a Project Manager) to make that ever-important first impression.
Catalytic Philanthropy: What it is and why it is important for Nature-based Solutions
In this latest article, I differentiate between catalytic and venture philanthropy and provide some examples of catalytic philanthropy and investment.
Reporting the Un-Reportable
Last week I had the pleasure of participating in the Corporate Investments into Forestry and Biodiversity Conference, moderating a panel on reporting – specifically as it relates to biodiversity. The following article summarizes the key-takeaways from the session as well as my own reflections.
Why “How much does it cost to plant a tree?” is the Wrong Question
Recently, a reader raised questions regarding the complexity of forest investment financial modelling after my most recent article on bankable NBS projects. Simultaneously I happened upon a white paper written on the topic of The Real Cost of Restoring Forests by...
Mobilizing Investable NBS Projects
In this article, I reflect on my interactions with capital seekers and deal seekers to provide some insights for the developers, so that they might put their best foot forward when given the opportunity to present their project to an investor.
Investing in a Biodiversity-Integrated Manner
This article provides an overview of a recent white paper by the WEF, which aims to ‘demystify’ biodiversity practices among the investment community, recommends tools for risk management and ways to leverage investment opportunities in nature-positive business models.
Insetting Opportunities in the Cocoa Sector
This article summarizes my review of Ferrero’s 2021 sustainability report, and draws some reflections as to how they could bring together the positive elements of their work into an Insetting Strategy, and unlock even more value and impact.
Regenerative Travel: Linking tourism, climate action and nature-based solutions
This article provides an overview of a recent joint report by Regenerative Travel, and Solimar International & the University of Edinburgh, highlighting how several businesses within the tourism sector have implemented Nature-based Solutions (NBS) and regenerative practices into their daily business operations to help tackle climate change.
Is Smallholder Forestry Investable?
Smallholder tree growing brings several complexities across the forest to wood product value chain. This article explores these elements as uncovered by research in Elsevier’s Land Use Policy and makes inferences for the investment community considering to apply the smallholder approach.
The 7 Pillars of Additionality…
In this article, I layout the basics about additionality, how it applies to forest investment, and 7 pillars you can use in the design of your forest investment to ensure additionality is achieved.
Redefining the Forest Investment Case to Attract Net-Zero Investors
Last week I had the honour of speaking at the International Forestry Business Conference. In my presentation I discussed how to redefine the forest investment case to support these prospectors, providing them with knowledge, access to high quality projects and the credibility they need in realizing a full spectrum of forest values from their investments. The following article summarizes my presentation.
Adding value to waste
The case for bioenergy in British Columbia I was recently on an advisory visit, reviewing the challenges and opportunities around the bioenergy sector in British Columbia. The study explored the complicated issues pertaining to the BC forest industry, such as...