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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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
Gresham House holds €250m first close on global forestry strategy
The fund has been anchored by NGS Super, marking the firm’s first commitment from an Australian superannuation fund.
CapMan Natural Capital is primed for its next phase of growth
Helsinki-listed private equity manager CapMan’s natural capital unit is in market with a new vehicle and is eyeing energy, biodiversity and conservation for its open- and closed-end forestry vehicles.
Stafford Capital Partners establishes $1.2bn forestry continuation fund
The secondaries specialist has rolled up Timberland Funds VI, VII and VIII into the Stafford International Timberland Continuation Fund.
Solum completes take-private of Euronext-listed Greenyard
Partner Daniel Sachs says Greenyard was 'excited to go private again as they felt like other businesses in this sector who are privately owned were being more successful.’
Field Notes: NZ Super crafting ‘competitive advantage’ in agriculture; download Agri Investor’s 2025 Impact Report
NZ Super Fund crafting ‘competitive advantage’ in agriculture; download Agri Investor’s 2025 Impact Report; Just Climate raises $375m for Climate Solutions fund; deals round-up, and more. Welcome to Field Notes, the start-of-the-week briefing for our valued subscribers only. Tips and feedback to: binyamin.a@pei.group.
