Introduction to Nature-based Solutions

Learn the basics of Nature-based Solutions as an investment thematic. This course teaches you the fundamentals you need to know, the challenges, opportunities and the players: all with an Asia lens.

Price

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Course Duration

On-demand video lesson: 60 minutes

Language

English

Effort

2-3 hours
Online, self-paced

Module Breakdown

This course is divided into these main Topic areas:

Topic 1: Introduction to the course & your instructors

Topic 2: NbS Basics
Definitions
The Why of NbS
The Current State of NbS
Challenges of NbS
NbS Guiding Framework
Framing the Theme of NbS
From An Expert

Topic 3: The Asian Context of NbS
Depletion of Natural Capital
Opportunities
Investment Areas of NbS

Topic 4: Investment Areas of NbS
Main Strategies of NbS
Asset Classes
Returns
Transaction Size
Time Horizon

Topic 5: NbS Players in Asia
Typical NbS Investor Profile
Who is Active in NbS in Asia?
Key Resources and Summary

Case Studies/Features of Different Investor Perspectives
Case Study 1: ADM Capital
Case Study 2: Blue Finance
Case Study 3: Silverstrand

Course Instructor/s

The design of this online certificate course is led by the Sustainable Finance Initiative who, together with industry experts, will share relevant professional experience and in-depth subject knowledge with you throughout the course.

Katy Yung

Katy is the CEO at HK-based Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFi), advising and supporting family offices and investors on their sustainable and impact journeys.

Katy has served as Director of Investment at RS Group, a HK-based impact investor since 2010. She led the family office’s transition from a traditional investment portfolio to one that is 100% sustainably invested. In this role, she was actively involved in designing impact and climate change strategies and implementation across asset classes (utilising both investment and philanthropic capital). Katy remains a consultant to RS Group.

Francesco Stadler

Francesco is a sustainable finance professional with over 6 years of experience in impact investing in Europe and Asia. He is a Director of Impact Funds & Ventures at the Sustainable Finance initiative in Hong Kong, where he focuses primarily on venture capital and venture investments. Prior to that, he was with a Swiss-based impact asset manager where he gained experience in private debt and public-private partnership solutions across the microfinance, sustainable agriculture, and energy sectors. He is a certified ESG Analyst and sustainability professional.

Guest Speakers