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As an MC or conference host, I typically have three main jobs: 1️⃣ Keep energy high throughout a busy day of content and networking (people get tired!) 2️⃣ Introduce the other speakers, making them feel comfortable to rock the stage 3️⃣ Be the red thread connecting the day’s content As an ecosystem developer for the future of food, I’ve spent years learning about the space and speaking with industry thoughts leaders from startups to corporations and investors This is reflected in my work on stage After every conference, at least one person always compliments me on my wide-ranging industry knowledge and how that ties together the day’s content They recognize that because of my expertise, I can quickly and easily 📣 connect the dots between talks 📣 ask thoughtful follow up questions 📣 synthesize what speakers are saying This makes “the show” a lot more engaging and interesting for the audience so that it 👉 the conversation goes deeper 👉 speakers feel valued and understood 👉 event organizers know the proceedings are in good hands If you’re planning an event about agrifood, climate, or aquaculture in the next 6 months, let’s talk. I’d love to support as your MC Check out my portfolio, FAQ, and booking information here: https://lnkd.in/eHa9dGZw

There is a huge opportunity in carbon markets, but more trust is needed! 🌿 One of the key takeaways from last week's discussion on opportunities and advancements of voluntary carbon markets with Tarmo Virki on NatureBacked podcast series is the necessity for trust. 🎙️ However, this doesn't mean trusting blindly in the projects and solutions available. The voluntary carbon markets space is complex, with various methodologies, projects, and nuances. Navigating this market requires investing time in learning and understanding to avoid getting lost or overwhelmed to see and recognise impact and potential. For more insights, listen to the podcast episode below. 👇 PS! If you're not familiar with the NatureBacked newsletter and podcast hosted by the superb journalist and storyteller Tarmo Virki, with a keen focus on climate and sustainability, now might be the time to correct this error. ✨ With Anete Garoza #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #1MTN #Uganda

[IN THE NEWS] ✨Our CEO, Clément Ray, recently shared his insights to Bpifrance on a crucial topic: "Feeding Humanity: How to Build Sustainable and Natural Food Systems?" In this [EXCELLENCE TRIBUNE], Clément discusses the challenges of food system and the urgent need to develop a new industry focused on the role of insects in nature. He delves into the key issues, necessary support, and the ecosystem's backing to grow a new impactful industry. 🔎Bpifrance supports companies at every stage of their development with credit, guarantees, innovation aid, and equity, aligning with public policies led by the State and Regions. They assist businesses in their development projects, ecological and energy transitions, innovation, and international ventures. 🔗 Discover a preview below👇 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWmt2xtR #TechForImpact #FeedingTomorrowsWorld

We've built Raaise to speed and scale up impact investment in brilliant climate focused businesses... ...and today we're kicking off a breakthrough partnership with Europe's leading impact event org and community: Blue Earth Summit In just over 2 weeks time, 1000s of founders, investors and partners will gather in London to turn talk into action at Blue Earth's main event. The top 100 impact businesses attending the summit are now live on Raaise where investors can review the companies' progress in detail and connect with founders. Each day we'll feature one of these climate solutions! These companies represent the future of innovation, from sustainable energy to regenerative agriculture, climate tech, nature recovery and beyond. Explore the full BE100 cohort on Raaise here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMy38Nkh Want a glimpse of who made the cut? Check out the article for a sneak peek at 12 game-changing companies. And if you want to see some of them pitch for investment live at Blue Earth Summit, grab your tickets now...and we'll see you there! https://lnkd.in/dHC7sYwd Changemakers > Guy, Rosie, Amy, Neal, Dominic, Charlie, Safia, Christopher, Oliver, Panayiotis (Pan), Toby, Milo, Emma and many more... #InnovationForGood #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #BlueEarthSummit #BE100

🌍 Stakeholders at various levels from across the global economy are highlighting the importance of considering nature in financial decisions. 1️⃣ Policy makers and regulators are responding to growing public pressure and awareness around the value of biodiversity and nature protection. 🇧🇿 For example, debt-distressed countries are starting to leverage their renewable natural capital as a way of enhancing creditworthiness. 2️⃣ The financial community is beginning to understand and consider nature as a new category of risk as it anticipates upcoming legal requirements. 📘 For example, the final recommendations from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), which provides businesses with a clear framework for reporting on their dependency on nature. 3️⃣ Aside from top-down movement, there is also action from local people and indigenous communities that are aiming to influence and guide the creation of nature markets in a nature-positive and equitable way. 🔹 For example, the growing involvement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in emerging biodiversity credit markets. 🌴 Since over 1/4th of the world's land surface is managed by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, it is vital that these groups are involved in the design and governance of nature markets. 🔵 Challenges remain to shape these emerging markets to deliver nature-positive and equitable outcomes. NatureFinance explores these challenges in our paper 'Harnessing Biodiversity Credits for People and Planet' here: https://lnkd.in/e-WTzPEi Our Co-CEO, Simon Zadek, recently spoke on the NewAtlantis Labs podcast about the importance of making nature count in the global economy. Simon spoke with JJ Ramberg on a range of topics, including the key stakeholders that are pushing the nature agenda.    Listen to the episode now: https://lnkd.in/efCFkYEc #NatureFinance #MakeNatureCount #Nature #Biodiversity #BiodiversityCredits

Dandelions bloom everywhere, thriving even in the harshest conditions. Women, too, share this resilience, especially in the face of climate change, which disproportionately impacts us. When disasters hit, women are often the first responders, rebuilding homes and communities. Yet, we are also leading sustainable practices and driving climate solutions. Climate change is not just environmental, it’s a human issue, demanding justice and collective action. Now is the time for women everywhere to unite, take root, and lead. Join Project Dandelion with formidable women around the world. Together, we can build a future where both people and the planet thrive.

👇 CHECK IT OUT !!! 🌍 I am very glad to work on this wonderful #EU project with amazing colleagues from nine different countries ! 💧 What is #BOOST-IN ? The overarching goal of this project is to implement a successful strategy that promotes the types of technological changes, governance schemes, shifts in mindset and organizational structures the water sector needs to become #circular ♻️. This will be achieved through an effective transfer of #innovative #water circular economy solutions and initiatives to further close water cycles, #reuse water, and #recover #energy, #nutrients, and other by-products from #wastewater, based on real-life experience in the #circular #economy.  BOOST-IN aims to bridge the gap between R&D outcomes and market implementation by providing the necessary tools and support to bring these innovations to fruition. 🎙️ STAY TUNED !!! There is more information coming soon !

💡A thought provoking piece of work has recently released been released called ‘Are industry good organisations good for industry? A reimagined future: finding the #CommonGround ' 💡 the joint piece of work by AGMARDT (The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust) & KPMG New Zealand is intended to stimulate debate and discussion. NZ is so lucky with the resources housed within our industry bodies, CRIs, cooperatives and others that support the sector. Which other industry provides a complete how-to for anyone entering their sector. Information is certainly not the issue! I think the report certainly highlights a lot of the frustrations currently held and the opportunity to discuss pathways forward. 💡Definitely worth a read and the podcasts hosted by Sarah Perriam-Lampp give a great snapshot of the intent and content of the report.

The Dutch saying is: ‘Grote stappen snel thuis’. Translation: Big steps will get you to your destination quickly. I am privileged to be an advisor of these two guys. Their startup Hydryx is developing a software/hardware soluton to optimize methane capture from landfills. Even in the comparatively well organized Dutch waste management ecosystem, the old landfills, long closed, are still emitting significant amounts of the very potent greenhouse gas methane. This methane is supposed to be run through a generator where it can be converted into energy and the less potent CO2. But in most cases the methane isn’t fully captured and the generator is idle for more than 50% of the time. Hydryx is looking to significantly mitigate that problem by implementing an ingenious system of sensors, actuators and big data software. There is significant interest from waste management companies in the Netherlands in what this young team of mathematicians, engineers, and analysts are up to. Taking their solution to other European countries where landfills contain more foodwaste (and hence emit even more methane) would be the next logical step. And taking it to open landfills in developing countries is the holy grail. The amount of greenhouse gas avoided per dollar invested appears to be staggering. I am particularly interested because I have long held the view that eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from waste management (about 4% of the global total) is the lowest hanging fruit. If you use it for energy generation it actually has a very positive business case, irrespective of greenhouse gas credits. The early signs are promising, this is a really talented team and they deserved to win this recognition. They are taking the big steps that will get us expediently closer to our destination of zero emissions.