
Why we should take a venture approach to protecting nature
Interest in innovative nature finance is rising fast. Conservation groups, financiers and policy-makers are racing to develop biodiversity credits, blockchain-enabled markets and nature-b...
Ben is the founder and CEO of Conservation Investment Management. He is a recognized expert in conservation investment and conservation finance in the U.S. Prior to founding Conservation Investment Management, Ben was a shareholder at WRA, Inc, a environmental consultant and project developer. Ben worked at New Forests, a sustainable timberland investment group, and at the World Bank. Ben has a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine focused on wildlife and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.