Land, Sea and Air: Philanthropy’s Role in Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions through Impact Investing

Repairing decades of environmental harm requires a diverse set of financial tools and investor types working together to address climate change at scale. Today, philanthropy is expanding its role beyond traditional grantmaking—leveraging program-related investments (PRIs) and mission-related investments (MRIs)—and has the unique opportunity not only to deploy capital, but also to influence markets while centering the needs of communities at the core of its mission.

This session, designed for mission-driven investors such as foundations and single-family offices, will highlight innovative investments in nature-based solutions—spanning land, sea, and air. Through presentation and interactive dialogue, participants will gain insights into peers’ most innovative work and explore how philanthropy, collectively, can accelerate systems change.