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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 13h

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Nature Bonds have restructured sovereign debt to raise an estimated $1 billion for conservation, safeguarding millions of hectares of land & water. 👏 Read insights from Melissa Weigel, Managing Director of Capital Raising at TNC: www.forbes.com/sites/sorens...

Quote from Melissa Weigel reads: NbS OBF is especially compelling when projects deliver measurable, scalable benefits that align with investor priorities. While NbS generate public goods — such as improved ecosystem services or climate resilience — some are harder to measure than others.

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SOCAP Global @socapglobal.bsky.social · 7d

Meet some of the changemakers who will take the stage at #SOCAP25 this month in San Francisco! 👋💬 These speakers and moderators will be part of critical conversations across this year's five content tracks, from "The Future of Global Finance" to "Justice and Economic Prosperity for All."

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 2d

Members of the Sorenson Impact team are ready to share their expertise at #SOCAP25, Oct. 27 to 29, in San Francisco! They will explore critical topics with visionary leaders & introduce actionable opportunities to help combat the challenges of our time. Join us: socapglobal.com/events/socap...

Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 7d

As part of our NbS work, we aim to build investor understanding of NbS opportunities and approaches. Interested in learning more? ➡️ Stay in the loop about our plans to fuel nature investment.

Nature-Based Solutions - Sorenson Impact Institute

The Sorenson Impact Institute has embarked on applied research projects and strategic initiatives to help expand the market for Nature-based Solutions.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 7d

Despite proven financial models for Nature-based Solutions (NbS), there remains a large gap to meet global targets. This gap presents a significant opportunity for private investors to scale investment across NbS and generate financial returns as well as measurable environmental and social impact. 💡

Only 18% of Nature-based Solutions financing came from private capital in 2023. Source: United Nations Environment Programme.

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SOCAP Global @socapglobal.bsky.social · 14d

The #SOCAP25 theme, "The Future Is Collaborative: Taking Impact Mainstream," underscores the power of human connection, amplified by purpose, to ignite momentum and accelerate impact. ⚡️ Meet some of this year's speakers and join us from Oct. 27 to 29 in San Francisco: socapglobal.com/events/socap...

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 9d

During #ClimateWeekNYC, Managing Director Janis Dubno led a forum on scaling Nature-based Solutions through innovative finance. Here, two panelists share more about their individual experience with nature financing approaches and the promising opportunities to leverage these models for impact. 💡🌱

Scaling Nature-Based Solutions With Outcomes-Based Financing

There is untapped potential to adapt lessons from social impact initiatives to outcomes-based financing projects that accelerate investments in nature-based solutions.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 12d

Through our Nature-based Solutions (NbS) initiative, we aim to catalyze scalable investment in nature-positive outcomes, ensuring investments are both financially viable & underpinned by scientific rigor & social equity. 🌱 Learn more: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/nature-based...

Quote from the Sorenson Impact Institute's Managing Director of Impact Finance Janis Dubno reads: NbS is an emerging sector that recognizes and leverages the power of nature to efficiently address the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss. It can also improve socioeconomic outcomes in communities along with ecological outcomes.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 14d

🌎↪️ If you missed the forums, sign up to receive our informational email series and ongoing updates about our multi-year NbS initiative.

Nature-Based Solutions - Sorenson Impact Institute

The Sorenson Impact Institute has embarked on applied research projects and strategic initiatives to help expand the market for Nature-based Solutions.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 14d

We kicked off our time at #ClimateWeekNYC with two dynamic forums on #NatureBasedSolutions (NbS) led by Janis Dubno and Dr. Nalini Nadkarni. 🌱👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Yale Club of New York City for these critical conversations!

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SOCAP Global @socapglobal.bsky.social · 21d

The Future of Global Finance" content track at #SOCAP25 will feature dynamic discussions on how global financial markets can be reshaped to optimize for economic growth and catalyze measurable, sustainable impact on a global scale. Meet some of the speakers who will be part of these sessions! 👋💡

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 16d

We are thrilled to be on the ground at #ClimateWeekNYC! 🌆🌎 If you are in NYC, learn more about our participation and send our team members a message to schedule a meeting. We look forward to connecting with you! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/climate-week... @climategroup.bsky.social

Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 19d

Nature-based Solutions (NbS), actions that protect, manage, and restore ecosystems and enhance human well-being and biodiversity, can address some of the world’s most pressing challenges while expanding the market for impact investing. 🌱 Learn more: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/nature-based...

Growing Impact on Fertile Ground: Expanding the Market for Nature-based Solutions. A Sorenson Impact Institute Multi-Year Initiative.l Learn How You Can Get Involved.

Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 20d

The session stems from our collaborative work, pioneering an approach to economic development that aligns financial flows with the regeneration of ecosystems and long-term market resilience.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 20d

At #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re co-hosting an intimate strategic working session with SecondMuse and Mutual Value Labs to co-design nature-positive investments that link ecosystems, equity, and economic resilience in Southeast Asia.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 21d

At #ClimateWeekNYC, Dr. Nalini Nadkarni will join @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social & National Geographic for a fireside chat to discuss the “Our Trees” initiative, a campaign & living archive that elevates stories of the ecological, cultural, aesthetic, & spiritual connections to trees. 🌳

Connect With Dr. Nalini Nadkarni at Climate Week NYC!

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 22d

Our residency with acclaimed artist Toby Wright begins today! 🎨⛰️ If you are in Salt Lake City this week, please join us for an event. Find all the details here: sorensonimpactinstitute.com/toby-wright-...

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are excited to welcome Toby Wright, acclaimed landscape artist and instructor at the Florence Academy of Art, for a week-long residency at @utah.edu exploring the intersection of art, climate science, and environmental humanities. 🌄 Join us! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/toby-wright-...

Exploring Climate Change Through Art. Campus Residency with Artist Toby Wright.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 22d

We are thrilled to partake in critical conversations about #NatureBasedSolutions (NbS) at SOCAP25! 👏🌱 Stay tuned for more information about the NbS sessions our team will be participating in.

We hope to see you at #SOCAP25, October 27 to 29 in San Francisco! socapglobal.com/events/socap...

SOCAP Global @socapglobal.bsky.social · 28d

Meet #SOCAP25 speakers who are part of the "Climate & Nature-Based Solutions" content track. 👋🌱 This track will highlight innovative approaches to restoring & protecting natural resources, from food security & regenerative agriculture to coastal protection & biodiversity conservation.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 26d

Dr. Nzinga Broussard, Senior Director of Impact Measurement, will be part of the Sustainable Investing Research Initiative Blended Finance Conference during #ClimateWeekNYC. 💡👏 If you are attending, be sure to connect with her! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/climate-week...

Connect with Dr. Nzinga Broussard at Climate Week NYC.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · 28d

From Sept. 16-19, the Institute will welcome Toby Wright, acclaimed landscape artist & instructor at the Florence Academy of Art, for a week-long campus residency exploring the intersection of art, climate science, & environmental humanities. Join us! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/toby-wright-...

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · Sep 8

At #ClimateWeekNYC, Katie Macc will join a strategic roundtable alongside investors, CEOs, & global leaders to explore the trends reshaping modern society. The session, "State of Capital & Power Shifts: AI’s Global Transformation and Energy Nexus," is hosted by Bernstein, Gordon & Frost, Claritas.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · Sep 5

Did you catch our August newsletter? 🌎 Here's what's inside:

🌱 A look at where our team will be during #ClimateWeekNYC
🌱 Stories about our leadership in #ClimateAction
🌱 Upcoming events with artist Toby Wright
🌱 And more! Explore it here: mailchi.mp/sorensonimpa...

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are excited to welcome Toby Wright, acclaimed landscape artist and instructor at the Florence Academy of Art, for a week-long residency at @utah.edu exploring the intersection of art, climate science, and environmental humanities. 🌄 Join us! sorensonimpactinstitute.com/toby-wright-...

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SOCAP Global @socapglobal.bsky.social · Aug 27

👋💡 Meet some of the changemakers who will take the #SOCAP25 stage this October! These speakers are part of the "Place-Based and Community Impact" content track, which will examine the transformative power of place-based initiatives and local solutions that prioritize community-driven development.

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Sorenson Impact @sorensonimpact.bsky.social · Aug 29

As a new academic year begins at @utah.edu, we are revisiting our virtual convening "The Next Generation of Changemakers." In this conversation, academic innovators explored how the combined power of education & business can drive positive change. 🌎 sorensonimpactinstitute.com/how-universi...