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🌍 Connecting Capital with Climate Solutions – Event Summary [Part 2 of 2] 🌍 We're thrilled to share insights from the second part of our Climate Investing Symposium series! This installment takes a deep dive into two pivotal discussions: 🔹 Investing in Climate Infrastructure: Experts discussed the scale and collaboration needed to fund New Zealand’s low-carbon transition. From renewable energy to energy efficiency, panelists explored how $60 billion in capital could deliver NZ’s energy goals by 2050. Strong governance, customer demand, and innovative financing structures emerged as crucial for investors to move forward with confidence. 🔹 Investing in Nature-based Climate Solutions: Covering forestry, regenerative agriculture, and ecosystem restoration, panelists highlighted the power of nature-based solutions to meet emissions targets and deliver biodiversity, water quality, and economic co-benefits. They underscored the importance of holistic land use and community engagement, with emerging financing models paving the way for increased investment. Thanks to our panelists and partners for their invaluable insights on how capital can drive sustainable change! 🌱 Also a special shout out to our contributors who helped put this blog together Carolyn Brooke Rohan MacMahon Justine Sefton Matthew Jackson 👉 Check out the second part to our blog here: https://lnkd.in/gbn2aSpa #ClimateSolutions #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #NZClimateAction

🌍 Climate Investing Symposium: Event Summary [Part 1 of 2] 🌍  On 18 September 2024, the Impact Investing Network (IIN), in collaboration with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), hosted the Connecting Capital with Climate Solutions Symposium. This powerful event brought together investors, iwi representatives, trusts, and foundations, all driven to connect finance with impactful climate solutions. 🎙️Why This Matters: The urgency of climate action grows daily, and bridging the gap between capital and climate innovation is essential. Through a series of keynotes, panels, and case studies, participants delved into solutions from climate tech to nature-based strategies—empowering sustainable investment choices and highlighting ways to create lasting environmental impact. ✨ Highlights:  🔹 Keynote by Dr Jim Salinger: Insights on rapid atmospheric changes, the critical role of methane reduction, and New Zealand’s unique opportunities in the energy transition.   🔹 Climate Innovation Panel: Leading voices discussed NZ’s strong innovation potential and the capital gap for growth-stage climate tech, along with how local and international collaborations could accelerate this crucial sector. 💡 Takeaway: The time to act is now. From small personal steps to large-scale investments, everyone can contribute to a resilient, climate-positive future. 👉 For a deeper dive into each session and to catch the next highlights, follow our blog series! https://lnkd.in/gKbnS8T8

📣I’m very excited to have joined the global working group on #socialinvestment alongside friends SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C. With expertise and members from the UK, Scotland, Netherlands, Canada, Australia and Malaysia, there is much to ako. That is, to share, and to learn. Social investment is at a pivotal moment in Aotearoa New Zealand. While it’s certain that this working group will include mucking in at some odd hours for this GMT+12 lass, what’s to lose? We’ve got so much to gain and I look forward to sharing insights and lessons learned with local colleagues and collaborators. 💰There is no shortage of global capital… we need to point it in the right direction 💸and I am super passionate about this kaupapa / purpose. 🌏💚 Impact Investing Network The Ākina Foundation #impactthatmatters #impactinvestment

Thank you, Ambassador Viktor Vavricka! Collaborating with the CEFGroup and contributing to such an important discussion on AI and sustainable finance was an honor. I fully agree—the financial sector is key in ensuring a transparent and effective transition to a low-carbon economy. AI tools will be crucial in improving the credibility of climate-related disclosures as we move forward. Excited for what’s to come! SFI Swiss Finance Institute UZH Department of Finance

We had the opportunity to sit down with Rebecca Mills from the Lever Room last week and get to know a bit more about her company's journey, work in the impact measurement field, and goals. Enjoy the read!

💡 Impact Investing: Profit with Purpose 🌍💼 With escalating concerns about scarcity and inequality 🌱, investors are increasingly looking to make a positive impact while earning returns 📈. Impact investing channels capital into ventures delivering both social, environmental, and financial gains. Tools like the Impact Multiple of Money (IMM) are helping quantify these benefits 💰➡️🌿, estimating the social and environmental value of every dollar invested 🧮. Key players like the The Rise Fund and The Rockefeller Foundation are driving this forward, refining how we measure impact 📏🤝. 🔑 The goal? Aligning investments with purpose and profit. #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #FinanceForGood 🌍💼 👉 Here's an interesting read: https://lnkd.in/gVSg6k5

Here are some reflections by Nicola Nation (Impact Investing Network Board member) of the recent social Investment panel The Ākina Foundation took part in. Enjoy the short but exciting read!

New Zealand's Ethical Investing movement is coming of age! In boardrooms and living rooms alike a powerful message is resonating: our investments have the potential to shape the world. Together, we're leading a charge towards investments that don't harm people, the planet or animals. We've been tracking KiwiSaver and managed funds investments over the past six years. The data reveals an encouraging trend: unethical investments are on the decline as Kiwis care more than ever about their investments not causing harm. Notable Reductions in Unethical Investments: 74% fall in tobacco products 69% decrease in pornography and adult entertainment 33% reduction in alcohol-related investments 31% decline in weapons funding 29% drop in investments linked to animal cruelty 20% decrease in gambling-related investments 16% fall in investments causing environmental damage It's proof that when we come together, we can make a difference. Over 400,000 New Zealanders have now taken the time to examine their funds on our website, showing the growing awareness and commitment to ethical investing across the country. This progress is just the beginning—imagine what we can achieve as we continue to align our investments with our values. Read our full 2024 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/g6uSsSbm #EthicalInvesting #SustainableFinance #KiwiSaver #NewZealand #ImpactInvesting

Side by side, doing the impactful mahi. Like we've always done, and will continue to do - with even greater alignment to grow the impact and responsible investing market in Aotearoa NZ. We're in this together, and better together - Impact Investing Network and Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)

🌟 September Newsletter is Out! 🌟 September has been a huge month for the Impact Investing Network, packed with inspiring events and exciting developments! From our major events to new partnerships, there's so much to share. Here’s what you need to know: 🎉 Special Announcement: We’re exploring an integration with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) – a significant step for the future of responsible and impact investing! 🔍 Ethical investing endorsed by New Zealand's Financial Markets Authority - New Zealand (FMA) – a strong signal of the growing importance of sustainable finance. 💡 Climate VC Fund backs Teiny to bring oat milk powder to market – a great example of climate innovation in action. 🌍 Sustainable investing advocate: Despite the anti-woke backlash in the US, the momentum behind responsible investing remains unstoppable! 🏡 NZGBC is leading the charge for lower-carbon, healthier housing – making sustainability central to where we live. 🤝 Soul Capital continues its mission to make our economy more inclusive and socially responsible. With so much happening, don't miss out! Catch up on all the latest impact investing updates and more in our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dwHd24Uh And as always, like & subscribe for future updates: https://lnkd.in/gXszUFJN