The Nature-based Solutions Podcast

Bankability of carbon projects with Gerrit Held from ADB

Nature restoration has a financing problem, not just an environmental one. In this conversation, ADB climate finance specialist Gerrit Held explains why the future of nature-based solutions may depend on a very different playbook: public-private partnerships, concessional capital, and projects that are commercially sound, not just high-integrity on paper. From ADB’s role as a multilateral development bank to the practical realities of turning forests, mangroves, grasslands, and blue carbon sites into investable opportunities, this episode reveals how the bank is helping governments structure nature projects that private capital might actually back. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Making peace with risk in carbon markets with Flora Ji from Rubicon Carbon

Everyone in carbon markets talks about risk like it's the enemy. Flora Ji thinks that's the wrong instinct. After nearly two decades at Shell and now leading Rubicon Carbon's push into Asia, she makes the case that there's no such thing as a perfect, risk-free credit — and that chasing one is a trap. The real job is to understand the risk, price it, and manage it over time, the way an investor would. Murray and Flora get into why the market froze up, why buyers got smart and cautious at the same time, and why the credit you buy today is almost guaranteed to look worse in a few years. She also lays out why the market keeps stalling — demand, financing and supply all working in silos — and why she thinks Asia, with Singapore as the hub, is where those pieces finally come together. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Reviving sleeping land in Sulawesi with Vinay Kulkarni from Thryve

In this episode, Thryve.Earth Co-founder and CEO Vinay Kulkarni shares what actually goes into making restoration and agroforestry projects work, from Indonesia to India. He talks through the tough early stages (including putting your own money in), designing projects farmers will stick with, and balancing ecological goals with financial reality. You’ll hear practical lessons on community buy-in, project design, and why transparency and long-term thinking matter for high integrity, high yield projects. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Building natural capital in Southeast Asia with Geoffrey Seeto from New Forests

Murray sits down with Geoffrey Seeto, Senior Managing Director at New Forests, to discuss the strategic side of nature-based solutions, focusing on forestry investment in Southeast Asia. Geoffrey shares how New Forests evaluates new project opportunities, why meaningful community engagement is essential, and how ecosystem services can be monetised. They also explore the role of government regulation, such as Singapore’s policies, in shaping the future of carbon markets and nature-based investment. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Protecting the Amazon with Laura Albuquerque from Future Climate

In this episode we chat with Laura Albuquerque, Chief Climate Officer at Future Climate. Laura brings 20 years of experience in climate change, and gives us an inside look at some of the major forest carbon projects Future Climate is working on in Brazil, including mangrove restoration and jurisdictional REDD+ across Amazonas and Maranhão, and their approach to high integrity credits. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

How Gen Z is shaping Indonesia’s green future with PT SEM

In the final episode of the Indonesian series, Murray Collins and Stuart Clenaghan chat with the team from PTSEM, an environmental consulting firm in Indonesia. Young entrepreneurs Muharam Angga Pratama and Sandi Bimasena share how Gen Z in Indonesia are promoting environmental sustainability, and the opportunities they see in this sector. They also explore the importance of integrity in carbon market projects and offer their insights on the future of Indonesia’s carbon market, highlighting its potential for growth, innovation, and collaboration. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Scaling Indonesia’s carbon markets with Dr. Riza Suarga

Murray and Stuart are joined by Dr. Riza Suarga, Chairman of the Indonesian Carbon Trade Association to discuss carbon pricing, the role of the Indonesian carbon exchange and how the market can align to the international carbon standards like Verra. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Restoring Indonesia's mangroves with Yani Septiani and Nunuk Widarsih

In the first episode of our three-part Indonesia special, Murray Collins and co-host Stuart Clenaghan speak with Yani Septiani and Nunuk Widarsih about how Indonesia can restore its vast natural resources while becoming a leading carbon credit supplier under Article 6. They explore the role of mangrove restoration, Japan-Indonesia trade, and the importance of government and community collaboration. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

What Article 6 means for voluntary carbon markets with prof. Ed Mitchard

Dr. Murray Collins is back hosting another season of the Nature-based Solutions Podcast! For the first episode of the year, we sit down with prof. Ed Mitchard, our Chief Scientist and Co-Founder to break down Article 6 and its potential impact on voluntary carbon markets in 2025. Ed delivers a clear and insightful overview of inter-country carbon trading under Article 6 and shares his expert predictions on the countries set to see the most activity in the months ahead. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

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Protecting forests globally with Dr Maren Pauly from Everland

Everland represents the largest portfolio of high impact REDD+ conservation projects in the world, marketing and selling the carbon credits into the voluntary carbon markets. Most of their projects are in Cambodia, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a lot of work goes into determining whether they are of sufficiently high quality to join the Everland portfolio. Dr Maren Pauly leads on due diligence and research at Everland, she has a PhD and decades of experience working in the forest conservation space. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Mapping Scotland's habitats for NatureScot

From shingle shore, to coniferous forest, Space Intelligence has mapped every inch of Scotland's varied habitats. Philippa Vigano, Innovative Technologies Programme Manager at NatureScot, discusses the need for such maps and the importance of measuring the country's natural capital. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Australia: Action, not targets, with Rob Waterworth from FlintPro

Dr Rob Waterworth, founder of FlintPRO, talks to Murray and Kim about the need for action and not just target-setting, in the fight to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees centrigrade. With 25 years in the sector and a successful tech company to his name, Rob shares the benefit of his knowledge and experience. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Carbonomics and GreenWISHING with Gordon Bennett of ICE

Gordon Bennett is the Managing Director - Utility Markets at ICE (Intercontinental Exchange). ICE is a financial data services and technology company, which owns and operates various exchanges around the world, including the New York Stock Exchange, In this week’s episode of the podcast, Murray and Kim talk to Gordon about the tools available to society as we try to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees centigrade and the trillions of dollars of damage that climate change is causing. Inside the Ice House is the podcast from ICE, listen here: https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house/ice-gordon-bennett-teaches-a-masterclass-in-carbonomics The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Tanzania, LiDAR and how to measure forests

How do you know how much carbon is contained in a forest? Three scientific experts from Space Intelligence share details of the technology and science used to accurately map forests both from the ground and from space. Dr Paula Nieto Quintano, Dr Thom Brade and Dr Harry Carstairs also share stories from the field and the incredible animal and human encounters they have had. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Carbon markets explained, with Chris Stephenson

The carbon markets are maturing as technology becomes more sophisticated. In this week's episode expert Chris Stephenson explains their origins, how they work and his predictions for their growth as we head towards 2030. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Peru: Green Gold Forestry and Stuart Clenaghan

What if you took a logging concession and turned it into a conservation project? On this week's episode we talk to Stuart Clenaghan of Green Gold Forestry in Peru about the process of setting up a forest carbon project and bringing the local communities along with them. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Kenya and the impact of nature-based solutions

Kenya is famous for its large savannah animals and is a popular spot for tourists wanting to spot elephants, lions and giraffes while on safari. This week, Professor Ed Mitchard discusses the country's natural capital and the difficulties in mapping it, while Kenyans Joy Kimani and Joss Wardley share their stories of growing up in the country and the passion they have for being part of the team working to support deforestation there. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Live from New York Climate Week

New York Climate Week 2023 had a big focus on investing in nature, so three of the Space Intelligence team headed to the States. Murray dialed in from the Big Apple as he disembarked the New Jersey ferry en route to more Manhattan meetings, while Dr Alexis Moyer, Head of Business Development, shared some key moments from the variety of events she attended. Follow Space Intelligence on LinkedIn for more videos from New York. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space

Brazil, Snakes and Killer Bees

Why are nature-based solutions to climate change so important? In the first episode we consider what's at stake and hear stories from the field about snakes, monkeys and killer bees. Featuring Professor Ed Mitchard, leading forest carbon scientist and Carol Blackwood, Chief Operating Officer of Space Intelligence. The Nature-Based Solutions podcast takes you all over the world, to carbon projects in Brazil and Indonesia, to Climate Week in New York and to businesses across the globe who are investing in nature-based solutions to climate change. Expect animal encounters, business insights and inspiring stories of projects achieving the double aim of protecting biodiversity and sequestering carbon on the route to net zero. Hosted by Dr Murray Collins and broadcaster Kim McAllister, now on their fifth series together, this podcast is both entertaining and informative, providing an accessible overview of the carbon markets and the industry at large. For more information, go to www.space-intelligence.com Check out Murray and Kim's other podcasts: Scotland's Secret Space Race Great British Lift Off Edinburgh Space Data Capital Inspired by Space