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Agrivoltaics shows that solar energy does not have to compete with farmland. We explore how food production, biodiversity, and renewable energy can coexist on the same land.
Full article👉 senecaimpact.earth/perspective/...
#Agrivoltaics #SolarEnergy #FoodSystems #LandUse #ClimateAdaptation
On #WorldWildlifeDay, let's wonder at the wildlife of wetlands!
From rivers to reefs, our freshwater & coastal wetlands are home to astonishing wildlife. Yet they are being lost at an alarming rate.
We must invest in protecting & restoring wetlands to reverse wildlife loss
www.wetlands.org
Happy Lunar New Year. The Year of the Horse reflects momentum and endurance. For us, that means steady execution and strong partnerships in nature and climate finance.
Thank you to our partners and collaborators. We look forward to advancing practical, investable solutions this year.
Photo: Cassandra Klos/The New York Times
Mini Urban Forests: Small Footprint, Big Impact
Pocket parks and mini forests cool cities, manage stormwater, and boost biodiversity—fast, cost-effective NbS for climate resilience. Let’s scale green oases in Asia’s urban cores.
#UrbanNature #NatureFinance #NbS #ClimateResilience #SenecaImpact
Nature-negative finance flows: $7T/year vs $200B for nature-positive. That’s 140x more capital driving destruction than restoration—creating systemic risk.
Redirecting even a fraction could unlock resilience, biodiversity, and new markets.
#NatureFinance
High-integrity Nature-based Solutions thrive on trust, and trust starts with inclusive stakeholder engagement. Co-design with communities, Indigenous Peoples, and partners ensures resilience, equity, and legitimacy.
#NbS #NatureFinance
Crop waste isn’t trash; it’s opportunity. Rice husk, palm residues, coffee pulp and more can become biogas, biochar, organic fertiliser and income for farmers.
Circular bioenergy cuts methane, boosts soil health and powers rural resilience.
#RegenerativeAg #ClimateAction
Flooding is a growing urban risk and grey infrastructure alone isn’t enough. Nature-based Solutions like wetlands, floodplains, and green spaces absorb water, cut disaster costs, and boost biodiversity.
Cities thrive when we work with nature.
#ClimateResilience #ClimateChange #Adaptation
Salt marshes = high-return natural assets. Carbon storage 10× tropical forests, flood protection worth millions, fisheries support.
Restoration unlocks carbon credits + insurance-linked returns. Ready to scale blue carbon markets?
#NatureFinance #ImpactInvesting #SaltMarshes
#Insurance
Peatland restoration is a climate adaptation powerhouse for Southeast Asia—reducing fires, floods, and haze while protecting communities and ecosystems.
The key? Community-led action that re-wets peat and builds resilient livelihoods.
#ClimateAdaptation #Peatlands
Why are cities still underinvesting in Nature-based Solutions?
Only 9% integrate NbS into climate plans...despite cooling cities by 5°C, cutting flood losses, boosting well-being & delivering 4–7x returns.
It’s time to fund green infrastructure.
#NbS #UrbanResilience #UrbanNature
📚Agroforestry: A Primer — a guide to designing productive, resilient, and sustainable landscapes.
Learn how integrating trees with crops and livestock can restore ecosystems and support communities.
Download a free copy:🔗 https://bit.ly/3BfzZUZ
#Trees4Resilience
Parametric insurance could reshape climate resilience. The market is projected to hit $29.3B by 2031, up from $11.7B in 2021. Payouts triggered by rainfall or wind speed mean faster recovery for ecosystems like reefs and mangroves—but cost and complexity remain hurdles.
#ClimateResilience
Congratulations to Timor-Leste on becoming ASEAN’s 11th member. With coffee as its top non-oil export, this opens new doors for trade and investment. Seneca has worked across Southeast Asia on sustainable coffee and looks forward to future collaboration.
#TimorLeste #ASEAN #Coffee
Nature finance is emerging. Sovereign bonds, blended finance, and ecosystem-linked insurance show promise, but scale and visibility remain challenges. Early-stage support is key. The field is young, and the opportunity is growing.
Learn more: senecaimpact.earth
#NatureFinance #ImpactInvesting
RIP Dr. Jane Goodall.
Farmers are frontline climate actors. But resilience needs capital.
@farmingfirst.bsky.social reminds us: sustainable agriculture must be investable through blended finance, risk tools, and market access.
#NatureFinance #AgriMarkets
3. From Mapping to Mobilising
Mapping is just the start. Mobilise stakeholders through co-creation and shared ownership. That’s how bankable projects become resilient and impactful.
#ProjectFinance #NatureBasedSolutions #StakeholderStrategy
2. Know Their Interests
Effective engagement starts with understanding stakeholder interests. What motivates them? What concerns them? Tailor your approach to build alignment.
#StakeholderMapping #ImpactFinance #Collaboration
1. Early Engagement Matters
Engage stakeholders early to build trust and uncover risks before they escalate. Transparent dialogue leads to stronger partnerships and smoother project delivery.
#StakeholderEngagement #TrustBuilding #NatureFinance
Stakeholder mapping is key for bankable projects. Identify & engage local communities, gov’t, NGOs & private sector early for buy-in, risk management & impact.
#StakeholderEngagement #ProjectFinance #Collaboration
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We’ve added Urban Nature to our investment themes. It focuses on scaling nature-based solutions across cities to support biodiversity, resilience, and infrastructure.
#UrbanNature #NatureFinance #NbS #ImpactInvesting #GreenInfrastructure
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We absolutely agree. Carbon credits aren’t the whole story. They are the icing on the cake (if at all). We focus on community-led revenue and businesses that benefit local people plus the many ecosystem services mangroves and other nature assets provide.
#Mangroves #NatureFinance
Bankable nature projects start with the land:
→ Biodiversity builds resilience
→ Community buy-in builds legitimacy
→ Risk clarity builds confidence
Together, they shape outcomes that last.
#NatureFinance #Bankability #ImpactInvesting #ESG #LandscapeStrategy
3️⃣ Risk Assessment
No bankability without risk clarity. Assess environmental & social risks upfront to avoid surprises and strengthen project resilience.
#NatureFinance #RiskAssessment #ESG #ProjectResilience #Bankability
2️⃣ Stakeholder Engagement
Bankable projects start with people. Engage communities early to build trust, align goals & unlock local insight. Co-creation leads to lasting impact.
#NatureFinance #StakeholderEngagement #CommunityLed #TrustBuilding #Bankability
1️⃣ Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services
Rich biodiversity = strong foundation for bankable nature projects. Ecosystem services like water purification & climate regulation boost long-term viability.
#NatureFinance #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices #Bankability #GreenProjects
Selecting the right landscape is key to bankable nature projects—look for biodiversity, strong local engagement & low risk. Build on solid ground for lasting impact.
#NatureFinance #LandscapeApproach #Bankability #EcosystemServices #CommunityLed #RiskAssessment
Vietnam is aiming to scale seaweed and fast.
500K tons/year by 2030, 900K ha of coastline, and a national strategy to make seaweed a pillar of the blue economy.
Not a pilot. A pivot.
#Seaweed #BlueEconomy #Vietnam #ClimateResilience #CoastalLivelihoods #ImpactInvesting
@orraanews.bsky.social
Don’t call it a comeback, EPA.