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Financing Nature

Green Finance Institute
Sustainable Fisheries
Soy Production
Fisheries Improvement Fund
Marine Protected Areas
Biodiversity Net Gain
TNFD
US Mitigation Banking
Biodiversity
Cerrado
Environmental Finance
Finance Earth
Aquaculture
Ecotourism
The Rimba Collective
Mitigation Banking
Palm Oil
Conservation Financing
Biodiversity Units
Habitat Banks
Landscape Enterprise Networks

How can we mobilise investment into nature restoration? Financing Nature from GFI Hive aims to better understand how we can unlock private sector investment into nature restoration and nature-based solutions, and move towards a nature-positive economy. Each episode features interviews with leaders in finance, policy and the environment to discuss solutions. Hosted by the Green Finance Institute.

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In this final episode of the R4N series, host Helen Avery speaks with Justin Adams, co-founder of Ostara and Reimagining Nature Finance fellow with the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance about the challenges of nature finance, and some big ideas for change... more

In this episode, we're joined by Harvey Locke who has been an adviser to governments on conservation for decades, as well as currently holding the position of Vice Chair for Nature Positive for the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas. Over the l... more

In this episode, we dive into the U.S. mitigation banking market as part of our ongoing exploration of compliance models and regulated markets. Helen Avery is joined by Adam Davis, co-founder and managing partner of Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP... more

In this episode, we’re joined by Tim Male, Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), to dive into U.S. mitigation banking and the broader role of regulatory markets. The U.S. is home to the one of the world’... more

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Justin Adams
Co-founder of Ostara Collective; fellow with Circular Bioeconomy Alliance
Ostara Collective; Circular Bioeconomy Alliance
Episode: R4N Episode 12: Justin Adams, Ostara
Harvey Locke
Advisor on conservation for governments; vice chair for Nature Positive for the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas; Nature Positive
Episode: R4N Episode 11: Harvey Locke
Adam Davis
Co-founder and managing partner at Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP)
Ecosystem Investment Partners (EIP)
Episode: R4N Episode 10: Adam Davis, EIP
Tim Male
Founder and executive director of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC)
Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC)
Episode: R4N Episode 9: Tim Male, EPIC
Thomas Pickford
Nature Conservancy engagements and relationships lead in the UK
The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Episode: R4N Episode 8: Thomas Pickford (TNC) and Glenn Anderson (Wendling Beck)
Glenn Anderson
Founding partner of Wendling Beck, landscape-scale project
Wendling Beck
Episode: R4N Episode 8: Thomas Pickford (TNC) and Glenn Anderson (Wendling Beck)
Emily McKenzie
Technical Director at the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
Episode: R4N Episode 7: Emily McKenzie, TNFD
Tom Curtis
Founding partner of 3Keel and landscape enterprise networks (LENS)
3Keel; Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENS)
Episode: R4N Episode 6: Tom Curtis, Landscape Enterprise Networks
Vanessa Garcia
CEO of Terrassos, specializing in biodiversity conservation mechanisms
Terrassos
Episode: R4N Episode 5: Vanessa Garcia, Terrassos

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Helen Avery
Host of Financing Nature, with focus on de-risking and accelerating private investment in nature restoration; affiliated with Green Finance Institute.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Excellent podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gfol70
    Canadaa year ago
  • Hopeful and inspirational

    Helen Avery’s podcast brings real life financial answers to the sometimes overwhelming problem of the changing climate. Her guests are all boots on the ground people with honest answers and visions of a cleaner, sustainable, and healthy planet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraD 💖
    United States4 years ago

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Guests are grounded in real-world impact with tangible outcomes.
Clear, pragmatic insights into financing nature restoration.
Inspiring and informative, with practical takeaways for sponsors and guests.
Strong emphasis on credible funding models and transparency.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#64
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Apple Podcasts
#206
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Apple Podcasts
#249
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R4N Episode 9: Tim Male, EPIC
Q: What lessons could other regions draw from the US experience to accelerate adoption of regulated markets for nature?
Key lessons include the value of a backstop government commitment (floor price), standardized measures, scalable unit sizes, and leveraging technology to speed permitting and reduce friction in environmental decision-making.
R4N Episode 9: Tim Male, EPIC
Q: What are the main challenges and benefits of permanence and liability in mitigation banking?
Permanence is achieved through permanent or long-term conservation easements and development-right transfers; liability is mitigated via bonds and insurance, ensuring banks fix what they are responsible for and face penalties if they fail.
R4N Episode 9: Tim Male, EPIC
Q: How do the US mitigation banking markets operate under the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act?
Markets evolve through banks that restore and then sell credits, with guarantees, insurance, and long-term funding; there are permit-based, permittee-responsible, and bank-based models, all contributing to a scalable system.
R4N Episode 9: Tim Male, EPIC
Q: What was Tim Male's entry point into environmental policy and what is EPIC's core mission?
Tim describes growing up around endangered birds and politics, and he founded EPIC to push faster environmental and public health progress by enabling replication, scale, and private-sector efficiency in conservation.
R4N Episode 5: Vanessa Garcia, Terrassos
Q: What are the main challenges in financing these Habitat Banks?
The main challenges include the time it takes to get approvals from governmental bodies and the risk perception associated with habitat banking projects, which is higher than other sustainable projects.

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The show centers on innovative financing mechanisms that unlock private investment for nature restoration and conservation. Episodes frequently feature leaders in environmental finance, conservation, and sustainable business models, exploring approaches like biodiversity credits, green lending, and corporate partnerships to fund real-world nature outcomes. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex financial instruments into practical pathways for impact, often highlighting how communities and local economies can participate and benefit. Viewers can expect thoughtful debates on transparency, scaling models, and the trade-offs involved in aligning profit with planetary health.

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2. Harvey Locke
3. Adam Davis
4. Tim Male
5. Thomas Pickford
6. Glenn Anderson
7. Emily McKenzie
8. Tom Curtis

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