Podcast

Investment - Deforestation - what might it mean for future investors?

calendar icon 04 December 2024

Key topics discussed

  • Guest introductions and overview of Global Canopy’s work in tackling nature loss and deforestation.
  • How deforestation relates to wider biodiversity and climate issues.
  • The role of the finance sector in deforestation.
  • The importance of deforestation as a topic for investors.
  • Global Canopy’s background on deforestation risks and opportunities.
  • How thinking and data surrounding deforestation has evolved.
  • Key actions investors can take on deforestation.
  • Summary and wrap up.

Overview

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… Investment, our host Amy Sutherland is joined by Tom Prince, Investment Associate Consultant at Hymans Roberston and Pei Chi Wong from Global Canopy for a discussion on deforestation and what it might mean for future investors.

During the podcast, our experts discuss:

  • How deforestation links to wider biodiversity and climate issues.

  • What investors can do to play their part in reducing deforestation and protecting biodiversity.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, please get in touch.

Additional resources

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Speakers

Amy Sutherland
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Amy Sutherland

Climate Change Consultant

Male

Tom Prince

Investment Associate Consultant

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