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What does it mean to be an impact investor? How does it work in practice? Some of the questions I often get from people. Very proud to share some insights again through our annual impact report. Happy reading and we are open to share experiences and exchange best practices. The industry, especially in these times, need investors to keep pushing for positive impact.

If you have a green business idea Do not forget to apply before 16th June. Climatelaunchpad is the world’S 🌎 biggest green business competition supported by EU and ClimateKIC. For more information www.climatelaunchpad.org #cleantech #girişimcilik #temizenerji #rüzgarenerjisi #climatelaunchpad #clp #climateturkey #güneşenerjisi #circulareconomy #blueeconomy #sürdürebilirlik #sustainability

Today, we shared our 2023 Impact Report at Valo Ventures! Investing in climate solutions is hard, but I am very proud of the positive, longer-term impact our portfolio companies are having on future generations. Click below to read more about our exceptional entrepreneurs.

Curious about the multifunctionality of constructed wetlands in agricultural settings across Europe? 🌱 Our latest policy brief, co-authored by UNU-CRIS' Tamara Avellan and Nidhi Nagabhatla alongside Alba Canet i Martí, Eriona Canga, Valentina Guerrieri, Simone Amadori, Aashna Mittal, Stevo Lavrnić, and Marco Hartl, delves deep into the environmental benefits and social innovations surrounding this topic. From nature-based solutions to diverse technologies tailored to specific contexts, we explore how fostering social innovation is crucial for successful implementation. Read the full brief here: https://lnkd.in/egJXg77m

Wetlands and WellBeing #ConstructedWetlands (CWs) offer a #natural and #sustainable solution for #agriculture, providing a wide array of #environmental benefits. While they may involve #tradeoffs , their #longterm gains outweigh immediate returns. Tailored to specific contexts, diverse CW #technologies can be promoted through #subsidies, as their #social and #environmental advantages can surpass the #economic costs. Considering environmental, social, and economic dimensions, a sustainability-focused approach to scaling CWs is crucial. WATERAGRI project facilitates understanding and promotes #sustainable farm management #foodsecurity #europe by fostering #social innovation, CWs can play a key role in boosting the #socialimpact both for the #farming community and #ecological impact the #environment; we discuss the #multifunctionality of #CW's in agricultural settings across Europe #sdgs2030 #sustainabledevelopment #community. The launch of #policybrief is scheduled on #march6 in #brussels - keep tuned for more details. United Nations University and collaborations with #academia #stakeholders

See you at the Symposium Panel: Food Waste Diversion Strategies (Nov 6, 3:35-4:20PM). Panel focus: Innovative approaches and practical solutions aimed at reducing food waste are emerging across the supply chain, minimizing strain on landfills, promoting sustainability, and building a more resilient food system for the future. This discussion focuses on the impact of these new approaches and technologies and what’s needed to encourage wider adoption.  Grow-NY @grow_ny

Anticipate. This is critical for retention and growth. Anticipate the needs of your peers/colleagues so you become a stronger partner. Anticipate the needs of those above and below you so you become a better leader. Being able to anticipate creates space to identify gaps, needs, and allows for a greater space for business acceleration (which should lead to more job satisfaction supports). Meg Brennan excels at anticipation. She studies. She learns. She grows. Yes, this makes her phenomenal as a data analyst, but it makes her an even stronger teammate. As my teammate, I trust her to lead the unit and to drive Social Innovation even further.

I have taken the liberty of copying a couple of phrases from my admired Pascal Finette, extracted from his last TheHeretic.org newsletter: “As an entrepreneur or business #leader, crafting the right #story can make all the #difference in winning over customers, investors, and the public. […] The takeaway is clear: In a complex, noisy world, #simplicity cuts through.” I can only agree with him. I have experienced how true those statements are in the process of sharing #ProjectSterna with the potentially interested parties and have seen their very #positive reaction. It’s #ValueProposition (Wing for Wing. Regenerative Flying) is short, simple and easy to understand once you know its purpose. Through interdisciplinary collaboration among experts in #biodiversity conservation, #business, and public engagement, #ProjectSterna is a proactive approach to #sustainability, enhancing #societal #commitment in alignment with the Global Biodiversity Framework and the #SDG of the 2030 Agenda, creating a novel business-client #communication channel. I still have not announced to which sector it is addressed, so stay tunned…

Had a talk and a chat at IMPACT Forum regarding Impact, innovations and death valleys. The day was scary, speaking in public, but the peers and audience really got me inspired at FinnCERES. I believe we will have a future! We just need to join forces from all aspects of academia, business and society. Not going to be easy one, but we can handle this! https://lnkd.in/drKwmkMP https://lnkd.in/dX9z6ABU

We are excited about the launch of "Bioregional Financing Facilities: Reimagining Finance to Regenerate Our Planet," co-authored by Samantha Power and Leon Seefeld. 🌎 🙌 This book presents a visionary framework for creating Bioregional Financing Facilities (BFFs), designed to decentralize financial resource governance and support local, place-based regeneration projects. By channeling financial resources into grassroots initiatives, BFFs aim to drive systemic change and transition to a regenerative economy. The book explores strategies for empowering communities through financial resources, provides practical examples and case studies of successful bioregional projects, and offers insights into sustainable finance and ecological regeneration. Discover how BFFs can transform financial systems to serve life and support sustainable development. Learn more at https://biofi.earth/ 📚🌱