The Global BioChallenge to mobilize large-scale investment for nature-based growth by 2028 was quietly launched at last month’s COP30 in Belém, Brazil. And this year’s Agri Impact Investing Report indicates that private capital is slowly awakening to the investment opportunity and the critical role it can play in supporting nature-based solutions to the climate crisis.
INSIDE THE REPORT
PE investors are tuning into nature as an impact imperative
Private capital is waking up to the opportunities presented by nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
How education and market integrity can boost biodiversity investment
Once viewed as little more than green distractions, biodiversity investments now have growing regulatory and market support, even if greater understanding and awareness are needed.
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PREVIOUS COVERAGE
Impact investors are driving change with natural capital preservation, integrated management and nature-based solutions. The climate and energy transitions remain at the heart of impact investing and why it is gaining such attention around the world. From forestry and carbon reduction to sustainable agriculture and food security, we look at how impact investors are making a positive difference.
The long-term health of our planet’s food systems depends on promoting greater sustainability and restoring biodiversity. Without a greater sense of balance, climate change and ecosystem disruption threaten the food security future of our rapidly growing population. This is at the heart of why impact investing is gaining such attention, particularly across developing markets. From aquaculture to the rise of technology, we look at how impact investors are trying to make a positive difference.
Impact investing in agriculture may have been slow off the mark – investors have only recently taken an interest – but this expanding sector has a key role to play in reducing emissions, improving food security and strengthening livelihoods. Our 2023 special report looks to explore the developing landscape further.
LATEST HEADLINES
Farmers Gate-backed Main Street Produce appoints Vincent Ferrante as CEO
Vincent Ferrante brings experience with family-owned and large corporate agricultural operations to his new role leading the California berry grower, cooler and shipper backed by Farmers Gate and Expedition Ag.
Coöperatie VGZ commits €25m to Kempen SDG Farmland Fund
The 2021-vintage open-end fund has now received more than €500m in capital commitments.
AGR seeks $250m for first fund following separation from Nuveen
AGR Partners Fund IV has been anchored by TIAA, but the financial services firm has not disclosed its commitment size.
EU breeds carbon credit confidence, but leaves demand optional
The Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Regulation is already influencing investment decisions but there is no sign it will enter the emissions trading scheme.
Vestar Capital-backed Roland Foods acquires Savor Brands
Roland Foods is a supplier of specialty foods to foodservice distributors, retailers and restaurants.
