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Launch of Joint study on the Production and Utilization of Biomethane from Animal Manure with Hamanaka Town and Corporate Partners #natgas #LNG #emissionreduction #zeroemissions https://lnkd.in/djZWWe6S

🌊 Shaping the Future of Seaweed Aquaculture Licensing 🌊 As the CEO of Alga (Seaweed) Ltd. & Redrose Developments Ltd., I'm thrilled to share insights from a recent gathering of industry leaders, partners, and passionate stakeholders in seaweed aquaculture with C-FAARER. 🌱💼 Together, we took on one of the most pressing challenges in our field: navigating the complex licensing process that often slows down progress and growth. This conversation was a powerful reminder of our collective commitment to a sustainable future. For those interested in more details about the recommendations and next steps, I invite you to explore the full blog on the discussion below. 💬 How do licensing processes impact your sector? What solutions have worked for you? Let’s keep the conversation going! 👇 #seaweed #aquaculture #algae #licensing #regenerative #Alga

#BlueInvest in action - supporting start-ups in their journey to deliver solutions for a sustainable blue economy - The Story of BiOceanOr #BlueInvest #invest #Aquaculture #BlueEconomy

🌊 Licensing for Seaweed Aquaculture In a recent industry meeting led by our partner, Ann Ruddy, CEO at Alga (Seaweed) Ltd. & Redrose Developments Ltd, stakeholders came together to discuss challenges and opportunities within the seaweed aquaculture sector. The focus was on the complex licensing processes that often slow down growth and hinder progress. Recommendations that emerged from the meeting: ➡ Streamlining Licensing: The need for clear timelines, accountability, and centralized coordination was emphasized to simplify the process. ➡ Supporting Community Farming: The formation of producer organizations to offer collective support was highlighted as a way to reduce individual burdens. ➡ Developing Monitoring Tools: Participants stressed the importance of tracking ecological impacts to ensure compliance and demonstrate sustainable practices. ➡ Proving Regenerative Benefits: Using scientific data to attract policy backing and secure funding was identified as crucial for long-term growth. Read the full blog to dive into participants' current licensing experiences, their visions for the future, and the steps needed to turn those visions into reality: https://lnkd.in/gc5NCusd #seaweed #aquaculture #algae #licensing #regenerative

EIF supports Blue Revolution Fund in boosting sustainable aquaculture investments backed by the #InvestEU programme €20 million under InvestEU to support the Fund and boost early-stage aquaculture enterprises, addressing market deficiencies and fostering innovation and sustainability. Blue Revolution Fund will contribute to the restoration of the marine ecosystem. The fund’s strategy is in line with the Green Deal focusing on climate and environmental impact. The European Investment Fund (EIF) has announced at #BlueInvest its support to the venture capital fund Blue Revolution Fund, providing €20 million under InvestEU and investing in early-stage aquaculture enterprises, driving innovation and sustainability in the sector. The fund is managed by Hatch Blue, with an investing team with extensive experience in the #aquaculture industry. The fund intends to contribute to the restoration of the marine ecosystem with a focus on #conservation and #sustainability. The Blue Revolution Fund aims to address market deficiencies and gaps in the aquaculture sector by bringing capital to support the commercial production of finfish, shellfish, and seaweed while introducing sustainable technologies and alternative seafood protein solutions. The fund's strategy aligns with the goals of the #GreenDeal and the strategic objectives of the European Union. Commenting on the investment, Marjut Falkstedt, Chief Executive of the EIF stated, "We are very glad to support the Blue Revolution Fund in its mission to drive innovation and sustainability in the aquaculture sector, with the backing of the InvestEU programme. This investment is in full alignment with the EU's commitment to fostering a #blueeconomy that promotes economic growth while protecting our #marine #ecosystems." https://lnkd.in/d_Sk2rwj #aquaculture #fishfarming

Global Natural Capital Fund of the Year! #Paraguay Global Timberland Fund of the Year! #Paraguay Global Impact Fund of the Year! #Paraguay #Paraguay, acknowledged and celebrated at the prestigious Agri Investor Annual Awards, April 2024. One of global institutional investors' "Best-Kept Secrets" is no more, with #Paraguay and its exceptional Real Assets and Natural Capital opportunity set finally, and deservedly, shining brightly on the "Big Stage" from New York to London, Tokyo to Singapore, Sydney to Auckland, Sao Paulo to Santiago. The once lesser known but brilliant little country of Paraguay, with its free-market, laissez-faire, consistently growing economy and industrious peoples, is nestled between more volatile and bureaucratic hot-potato neighbors #Argentina and #Brazil, who have traditionally taken all the limelight. Yet, especially as past institutional corruption continues to get toppled root-and-branch, and the pages of history speedily turn, and new paradigms entrench, #Paraguay continues to fire on all cylinders -- as the widely respected and read Agri Investor "bible" now attests. In Paraguay's Itapua Department (State), a Swedish-British led sustainable forestry and carbon project has taken out the top, big kahuna gongs as "Global Natural Capital Fund of the Year," "Global Timberland Fund of the Year," "Global Impact Fund of the Year." The first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking #Paraguay-focused Fund reportedly has institutional investor participation from 25 different countries, ranging from Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), Sogo Shosha, Public Pensions Funds, Super Funds, Carbon-focused Corporates, Endowments, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Multi-laterals, Asset Managers, and UHNW Family Offices globally. https://lnkd.in/gNY-uyCk More to follow. #GoParaguay #Paraguay2024 #NewParadigms #Forestry #Agriculture #Carbon Richard Lampe Conor McEnroy Carlos Fernández Valdovinos Lea Gimenez Marc Ostfield IDB Invest Luján De Felice Hugo T. Berkemeyer REDIEX Paraguay

Aquaculture is the fastest-growing form of food production on the planet, and when practiced responsibly, it shows enormous potential to be one of our lowest-impact food sources. Significant advances in technology and practices have made it possible to responsibly manage the rapidly-growing sector while actively restoring our oceans and improving human wellbeing. The Nature Conservancy and Hatch Blue are proud to announce that the Blue Revolution Fund has reached its final close and exceeded its target, raising a total of €93 million to invest in sustainable aquaculture farms and technologies. With a goal to set a gold standard for sustainable aquaculture investing, the Blue Revolution Fund aims to advance emerging solutions in sustainable aquaculture farms and technologies and deliver targeted biodiversity, climate, and livelihood benefits. To date, the Blue Revolution Fund has invested in six portfolio companies that are advancing solutions that provide both financial and environmental returns: CageEye, ChucaoTech, DeNova, New School Foods, Peptobiotics, and Wholechain. #BlueRevolutionFund #Aquaculture #BlueEconomy #NatureVest Read more ➡ https://shorturl.at/jIbK1

Nearly 90% of marine fish stocks are exploited and depleted due to the growing demand for seafood. This underscores the critical importance of expediting the industry's transition to sustainable aquaculture.   In a recent article by ESG Investor, an exploration was conducted into why large asset owners and institutional investors should consider investment opportunities in sustainable aquaculture. One of our impact investments, Aqua-Spark, along with our colleague and Sustainability Manager, Jobien Laurijssen, were invited to share their perspectives on this matter.   Read the full article below ⬇️ 🌊   #esginvestor #aquaspark #vpcapital #drivenbyimpact #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting #Aquaculture #Sustainability

Coexistence will be key in all makets and Offshore Wind Projects. - early dialogue - agree on the reality /data - look for synergies - make a plan - and be transparent

We are absolutely thrilled to share that the partnership of Astarte Capital Partners LLP / SilviPar has been announced today as the 2023 winners of the Agri Investor Global Awards in the following categories: - Impact Fund Manager of the Year - Global Natural Capital Fund Manager of the Year (Global) - Global Timberland Fund Manager of the Year (Global) - Timberland Fund Manager of the Year (Americas) This is a huge success for the joint teams with presence in London, Stockholm and Paraguay, given that Agri Investor is the most prestigious award in the industry and with particular focus in natural capital investments. These awards come at a most significant timing for us, as our fund, Silvipar Astarte Impact Forestry Fund (“SAIFF”), has just reached final close of $325 million, well above our initial target! At this size, SAIFF is looking to a portfolio of more than 80,000 ha and c. 60 million trees planted, generating c. 18 million tns of carbon sequestration and 3,000 direct/ 30,000 indirect jobs in a part of the world that has so much to offer with respect to natural capital investments. We would like to thank Agri Investor for the great recognition and all of our investors and partners for their continuous support. #Naturalcapital #impactfund #timberlandfund #netzero #timberinvestments #agriinvestorawards2023 #LPs #GPs