Introduction to Nature-based Solutions

Learn the basics of Nature-based Solutions as an investment thematic. This course teaches you the fundamentals you need to know, the challenges, opportunities and the players: all with an Asia lens.

Price

HKD 650

Course Duration

On-demand video lesson: 60 minutes

Language

English

Effort

2-3 hours
Self paced learning online

Module Breakdown

This course is divided into these main Topic areas:

Topic 1: Introduction to the course & your instructors

Topic 2: NbS Basics Definitions The Why of NbS The Current State of NbS Challenges of NbS NbS Guiding Framework Framing the Theme of NbS From An Expert

Topic 3: The Asian Context of NbS Depletion of Natural Capital Opportunities Investment Areas of NbS

Topic 4: Investment Areas of NbS Main Strategies of NbS Asset Classes Returns Transaction Size Time Horizon

Topic 5: NbS Players in Asia Typical NbS Investor Profile Who is Active in NbS in Asia?

Key Resources and Summary Case Studies/Features of Different Investor Perspectives

Case Study 1: ADM Capital

Case Study 2: Blue Finance Case Study 3: Silverstrand

Course Convenor

The design of this online certificate course is led by the Sustainable Finance Initiative who, together with industry experts, will share relevant professional experience and in-depth subject knowledge with you throughout the course.

Katy Yung

Katy is Managing Partner at HK-based Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFi), advising and supporting family offices and investors on their sustainable and impact journeys.

Katy has served as Director of Investment at RS Group, a HK-based impact investor since 2010. She led the family office’s transition from a traditional investment portfolio to one that is 100% sustainably invested. In this role, she was actively involved in designing impact and climate change strategies and implementation across asset classes (utilizing both investment and philanthropic capital). Katy remains as consultant to RS Group.

Francesco Stadler

Francesco is a sustainable finance professional with over 6 years of experience in impact investing in Europe and Asia. He is a Director of Impact Funds & Ventures at the Sustainable Finance initiative in Hong Kong, where he focuses primarily on venture capital and venture investments. Prior to that, he was with a Swiss-based impact asset manager where he gained experience in private debt and public-private partnership solutions across the microfinance, sustainable agriculture, and energy sectors. He is a certified ESG Analyst and sustainability professional.

Guest Speakers