Nature as Investable Infrastructure
11:10 am - 11:30 am
Location:
405, North Javits
How can companies and investors treat nature conservation and restoration as a business opportunity rather than a philanthropic endeavor? Which practice shifts and technological innovations will enable nature to become a profitable asset class? From coastal wetlands to fertile soils and urban forests, ecosystems are life-supporting infrastructure and, therefore, critical assets for the global economy. Raviv Turner and Nela Duke lead work at the forefront of reshaping capital markets and will discuss the risks and opportunities of this transformation.