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3 benefits to asking futures-focused questions during the Q&A at sustainability and sustainable-development themed conferences, as a woman in social change. 1.      You stop worrying about whether you’ve misunderstood the context of the presentation. 2.      You disrupt old status quo narratives keeping us stuck. 3.      You open up everyone's thinking to new perspectives. Awesome, right?! Time to start asking questions, my friends. Don’t let this conference season go by without requesting that microphone and getting your question in there. Imagine the incredible futures that you're unfolding because you seized the moment today. 🎉 Learn how to be a Catalyst at Conferences: using futures tools, I'll show you what to listen for and futures-focused questions to ask that bring new perspectives. 🔜 Discover more and book your place for the online, interactive class on 16th October 2024 2pm-4pm CEST. #strategicforesight #foresight #futuresthinking #flourishing #flourishingfutures #flourishingfuturescollective #womeninsocialchange #womeninsustainability #womenentrepreneurs #conferences #sdgs #sdg5 #climateaction

🌿 A big thank you to everyone who joined our #webinar this week, '𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀'—and especially to our incredible speakers for their valuable insights! Some key takeaways from the event: ✅ Start early and stay engaged: Involve yourself from project design to feasibility and credit issuance, ensuring you stay informed and aligned. ✅ Understand your partners: Know your counterparties, their roles, and build coalitions to strengthen project outcomes. ✅ Prioritize people and the planet: Respect community rights, deliver tangible benefits, and ensure projects have measurable environmental and social impacts. ✅ Empower local communities: Knowledge transfer and community-driven solutions create lasting impact and scalability. ✅ Leverage collaboration: Work with governments, stakeholders, and interconnected networks to secure support and long-term success. So you see, investing in #NaturalClimateSolutions isn’t just about climate—it also supports biodiversity, communities, and long-term resilience. 📈 Ready to integrate NCS into your climate strategy? Learn why more investors are choosing NCS: https://lnkd.in/eFtj_SHd 🎥 Missed the webinar? No worries—catch the recordings here: https://lnkd.in/e3uUVMFT 👏 Special thanks to Sam Lampert, Hon. Stella Napanu, Natalia Dorfman, Theresia Ott, Eric Cooperström, Richard Erskine, Valerio Magliulo, and John Mwakima for sharing their expertise! #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #SustainableInvestment #NaturalClimateSolutions #Investing ERM ERM Sustainability Institute Benjamin Cohen Giulia Carbone Aiste Brackley Alexander Cox Patrice DATCHANAMOURTY Joey Wagner

The last Women and Climate event was a Systems thinking workshop. A bit different and with a smaller turnout, which I understand considering systems thinking is something that can be hard to understand and even harder to implement in organisations. But I love how the energy was again there! 💚 Some women have been on every single Women and Climate event so far, which I really really appreciate! 🧠 To describe Systems thinking more simply (and briefly): ✅ holistic thinking, which is good for understanding the "why". It helps us to move from a siloed view, because organisations aren't a closed system with a series of departments and no connection between them or any external entity. ✅ a move from EGO-system to ECO-system thinking. We probably all agree, we need that. Thank you Darija Kuzelj Pavlovic for leading the event and Impact Hub Ljubljana for hosting us again. Polona Hrovat Mavsar Bojana Fajmut Nina Goryaeva Spela Majcen Marusic Alja Berk Darja Rogelj Majda Potokar

⚡ Announcing Our Innovation Panel Speakers! 🔬 We’re excited to introduce the exceptional lineup for the Climate Innovation panel at our upcoming "Connecting Capital with Climate Solutions" symposium. These thought leaders are at the forefront of climate investment and innovation, and their insights promise to make this session a highlight of the event. 🌍 Peter Castellas (Moderator) - CEO, Climate Zeitgeist Peter has dedicated over 30 years to driving global action on climate change and sustainable development. As the founder of Climate Zeitgeist and the Climate Investor Forum 2025, Australia’s premier event for climate investment, his impact on the sector is significant. His previous roles include CEO of Tasman Environmental Markets and the Carbon Market Institute, where he led major advancements in climate initiatives. 🌱 Rohan MacMahon - Partner, Climate VC Fund Rohan is a founding partner at Climate VC Fund, where he actively invests in cutting-edge climate technologies in Australia and New Zealand. With a strong background in strategic planning, sustainability, and digital technology, including his tenure as Strategy Director at Crown Fibre Holdings, Rohan is a key figure in driving the transition to a sustainable future. He also runs Wollemi Consulting, offering strategic advice on sustainability and technology. ⚡ Christina Houlihan - Co-Founder & CEO, Bspkl Christina is at the helm of Bspkl, a Wellington-based start-up pioneering high-performance catalyst-coated membranes for sustainable energy technologies, including electrolysis and fuel cells. Her passion for commercialising innovative technologies for real-world impact is evident in her work. Christina holds degrees in Molecular Biotechnology and Advanced Technology Enterprise, reflecting her strong foundation in science and entrepreneurship. 💡 Dennis Turton - Chief Executive, Trust Waikato As Chief Executive of Trust Waikato, Dennis oversees a $390 million investment fund that supports the Waikato community through grants. His leadership in the philanthropic sector extends beyond local impact, as he advocates for community interests on a national level. Dennis is deeply committed to fostering community development and addressing key issues through strategic investments. We’re looking forward to the dynamic discussions and innovative ideas these leaders will bring to the table. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the event! 👉 You can register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/g5ZJbsAE #ClimateInnovation #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions #ConnectingCapitalwithClimateSolutions

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 Earlier this week I had to pleasure to speak on natural capital and biodiversity loss at the Private Markets Capital forum (https://lnkd.in/gPyzT25i). I was very pleased by the high level of interest by the attendees in this critically important topic. More broadly, I was stricken by the prominence of sustainability-related themes, topics, and discussions across the spectrum of private investing issues addressed during the conference. Topics such as diversity and inclusion, climate change, decarbonization, the energy transition, and natural capital weren’t only limited to their own sessions, but organically weaved their way within mainstream investment sessions around private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate among others. During the networking sessions, my conversations with GPs and LPs revealed an encouraging level of awareness as to the importance of these topics for the respective firms and organizations I spoke with. Nonetheless, the private markets industry is still in the early stages of mastering the fusion of sustainability and value creation. For example, on decarbonization, most attendees indicated that their challenge is one of process rather than one of product.  This finding affirms the role ESG and sustainability solutions providers can play in bridging the gap between the industry sustainability ambitions and their capabilities to deliver on them. Although the use of the term ESG may have peaked, the social, environmental, and governance forces  underpinning the term have not gone away. Instead, these concepts are increasingly coloring the way investors see the world. As someone who always believed in the complete alignment between sustainability and business, such development is truly heart warming. I also would like to take this occasion to commend Institutional Connect for delivering an impeccable event both in terms of the quality of professional insights and for the flawlessness of delivery and organization. In particular, I'd like to thank the team at Institutional Connect for their unwavering commitment to sustainability by actively tracking attendee’ travel-related emissions, donating excess food, initiating a sustainability policy, and by giving a platform for sustainability professionals to engage with systemically important asset owners and managers. #privatemarkets #privateassets #esg #sustainability #sustainablefinance #esginvesting #sustainableinvesting #PE #privatecredits

That last slide really says it all. A meditative experience, revisiting this piece after almost 10 years. Would be interested to hear perspectives from my industry colleagues on how you think sustainable investing has changed in the last decade. Thoughts? #ESG #SustainableInvesting #ResponsibleInvesting #Investment #Finance

Businesses and investors adopting sustainable practices is a necessity if we hope to create a better future for our planet. The Impact Cubed manifesto, revised after almost 10 years and created by our founders Larry Abele, Dr Arleta Majoch and Antti Savilaakso, outlines our firm's core beliefs: - The challenges humanity faces, - The three levers of change that can help us correct course, - And how Impact Cubed adheres to them within our business. Discover our manifesto in full transparency via the link below: https://lnkd.in/egmW9hba #SustainableInvesting #ResponsibleInvesting #ESG #Sustainability

🌟 Team Axiom was out in force this week at the Team Lincolnshire annual conference, with Daniel Usifoh MSc, MCIPS delivering one of the main talks on Social Value and the Circular Economy! ♻️ It was a brilliant event, and we can't wait to see you all again next year! 🙌 Find out how Axiom's powerful platform can analyse and improve your sustainability performance via the link in the comments! 🔗 #TeamLincolnshire #SocialValue #CircularEconomy

March 29, 2025—a date for the changemakers, visionaries, and sustainability enthusiasts! 💡 Save the date and be part of the 2025 Net Impact Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University Sustainability Challenge powered by Coast Capital Savings. #CaseCompetition #SustainabilityLeadership #NetImpactSFU #SFU #BeedieSchoolOfBusiness #SegalGraduateSchool Behind the scene, Student mentor professor and executive committee in their respective roles - Stephanie Bertels, Emily Beebe, Rabia Dastgir, Priyanka Dhelia, Sofia Mejia and Simrit Gulati. Case sponsors Coast Capital Savings , Amanda Welschlau & Maureen Young.

In a world where collective action is crucial for driving positive change, community collaborations have become a powerful tool for amplifying impact. Get ready for a presentation like no other! Dr. Romeo Effs, a renowned expert in ESG, Responsible Business and Sustainability, is set to deliver on our groundbreaking webinar titled "Amplifying Impact: Leveraging Community Collaborations for Stronger ESG Initiatives". 💡 Join us on June 20th @ 1:00PM GMT+1 and discover how to harness the power of community to drive real change! 🌎 With Dr. Effs' exceptional insights and expertise, you'll learn how to: ✨ Unlock the secrets of successful collaborations ✨ Drive tangible results through collective impact ✨ Inspire real change with actionable ESG strategies Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself! 🌟 Register now ➡ https://lnkd.in/dQ58TB9s and get ready to amplify your impact! 💥 #AmplifyingImpact #ESG