Talks on Nature - A Podcast by ANCA is a platform where thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators discuss the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges and opportunities facing Africa today. Hosted by the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), the podcast highlights cutting-edge strategies, nature-based solutions, and financial innovations driving the continent toward a nature-positive future. Each episode offers insights from global and African leaders dedicated to protecting and leveraging Africa’s vast natural assets for sustainable development.
In this episode, Julie McCarthy joins us to explore the groundbreaking potential of biodiversity credits to reshape conservation finance in Africa. Delving into the insights of the Biodiversity Credits Landscape Report, Julie will illuminate how these innovative mechanisms can unlock critical investment in nature-positive projects across the continent. Can biodiversity credits revolutionize how we protect and restore nature?
In this episode, we delve into the critical role of the finance sector in driving nature-positive outcomes with Jessica Smith, Nature Lead at the UNEP Finance Initiative. Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge on how financial institutions can align their practices with environmental sustainability. We'll explore how banks, insurers, and investors can assess and mitigate their impacts on nature, and discover the innovative tools and...
This episode will focus on the role of private finance in addressing climate challenges and supporting nature-based solutions, with a special focus on Africa’s natural capital. Dia will discuss how institutions like the DFC are mobilising private capital to drive climate action and biodiversity conservation.
This episode dives into how innovative financial tools, such as blended finance, green bonds, and public-private partnerships, are unlocking investments in Africa’s natural capital. Kelvin Massingham will explore how these models work and the potential for scaling sustainable finance across the continent.
In this episode, Marco Lambertini discusses the urgent need to secure a nature-positive world by 2030 and shares his expertise on transitioning to a nature-positive economy, focusing on how governments, businesses, and society can work together to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Drawing on his leadership convening the Nature Positive Initiative, Marco will explore the policy shifts, financial incentives, and business strategies...
Tony Goldner joins the podcast to explain the TNFD’s pioneering role in helping financial institutions and businesses integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into their decision-making processes. This episode will focus on how the TNFD framework is guiding corporations and investors to consider the financial impact of nature loss, and the role of nature-related financial disclosures in driving sustainable business practice...
In this episode, Martin Potgieter, whose role at Rand Merchant Bank is focused on Natural Capital, explores why financial institutions must prioritise investments in nature conservation and biodiversity. The conversation dives into what "Natural Capital" means and why it should be at the forefront of investment strategies.
Additionally, Martin shares insights into the financial tools and partnerships needed to fund conservation pro...
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