I am looking forward to Tuesday the 24th of September for a Climate Week invitation-only roundtable for investors focused on investing in the ocean/blue economy. What a line up of speakers. Fascinating topic, very personal for me, as I was raised first seven years of my life in the lap of ocean sailing with my parents from one port to another.
The ocean, covering over 70% of our planet, is vital to the global economy, holding a combined value of ~$7 trillion and generating an annual "gross marine product" of $2.5 trillion. However, despite this immense value, coral reef ecosystems and ocean resources are increasingly threatened by unsustainable fishing, waste, and plastic pollution, putting coastal and marine ecosystems at risk.
To address these systemic challenges, Pegasus Capital Advisors AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles and Parley for the Oceans and Confluence Philanthropy will co-host an exclusive invitation-only roundtable with leading philanthropies, foundations, and family offices to explore how they can strategically deploy funding to support nature, ocean ecosystems, coral reefs, and coastal communities vulnerable to climate change. The Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) coalition will be featured as a key case study to guide discussions and insights. RSVP
🌏 Register for a Pegasus Capital Advisors Climate Week Event: Nature Investing Strategies for a Sustainable and Thriving Blue Economy
📅 Tuesday, September 24, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
This discussion will explore opportunities for foundations and family offices to deploy capital through private and emerging markets to protect ocean ecosystems, strengthen coastal communities, and enhance climate resilience.
Speakers include:
Pierre Bardoux-Chesneau, Director, Nature Assets Team, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Craig Cogut, CEO and Chairman, Pegasus Capital Advisors
Cyrill Gutsch, CEO and Founder, Parley for the Oceans
Naomi Morenzoni, Senior Vice President, Climate & Innovation Philanthropy, Salesforce
Brune Poirson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Accor
Rémy Rioux, CEO, Agence Française de Développement
Confluence is proud to partner with Pegasus Capital Advisors for Climate Week NYC.
Find more information about this event and others here:
https://lnkd.in/ebGQUY2M
Climate Week NYC 2024 Event Guide
confluencephilanthropy.org
That's an inspiring initiative! I'm particularly interested in how you're addressing social equity in disadvantaged areas. Can you tell me more about that aspect of the program?