TBLI Talk: Biodiversity: Climate Action and Financial Prosperity

Unlocking Nature's Wealth: Investing in Sustainable Forests for Biodiversity, Carbon Storage, and Financial Growth. Explore the crucial link between biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and sustainable livelihoods. Learn how strategic investments can mitigate risks for investors and contribute to a resilient, nature-positive future.

David Brand founded New Forests in 2005. He is Executive Chair of New Forests’ Board of Directors and the Chair of the company’s Investment Committees. David has over 40 years’ of experience in forestry investment, forest management, science, and public policy. David is dedicated to innovative, responsible investment strategies in the forest sector and associated assets.

Previously, David was responsible for investment programs that integrated forest management with emerging environmental market opportunities at Hancock Natural Resources Group (HNRG). Prior to joining HNRG, David was the Executive General Manager of State Forests of NSW where he led pioneering transactions in the commercial development of environmental markets. From 1985-1995, David worked with the Canadian Forest Service as a scientist, director of scientific programs, and ultimately as national Director-General of Science and Sustainable Development. David has a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Toronto in Canada.

New Forests's Ambition Become the World's Leading Manager of Nature-Based Solutions.

What will you learn?

• Can Biodiversity restoration offset climate risk?
• Does Forest and Biodiversity provide a financial return?
• Why is most money going into climate tech and not nature-based solutions?