natural capital

Whether through voluntary or compliance market structures, carbon trading is now an attractive opportunities for investors, writes New Forests' Jeff Briggs.

Tower Peak Partners will invest across private equity, infrastructure and natural capital, according to an announcement.

Andrew Dreaneen has been recruited to lead the growth of a 'global platform of natural capital strategies', according to a statement.

The vehicle received a £50m commitment from the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority to hit the fundraising milestone.

The American firm is targeting $650m for its latest environmental restoration strategy that targets wetlands, streams and endangered species habitats.

The firm manages a 306,000ha portfolio that is regeneratively managed and sequestered 100,000 tonnes of CO2 while emitting 30,400 tonnes.

The lack of investment in the blue economy and the need for more technological innovation in agriculture were among the talking points at Impact Investor Global Summit last week.

The role oceans play in food systems could pave the way for more investment in the space, founder Chris Gorell Barnes told New Private Markets after the firm closed its debut fund at €201m.

Savills natcap head Alex Godfrey has been recruited to lead the strategy, which will invest in UK assets with afforestation and peatland restoration potential.

CAM has added walnuts and pistachios to a portfolio that already includes investments in almonds and macadamia.