The Low Carbon Economy meets Climate Finance There are now substantial targets (thousands of companies and funds) with Net Zero goal commitments worldwide. This is excellent news — that so many large companies have established targets is the first step toward solving the climate crisis, and to make that real, two questions: Is it fast…
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Soil is mostly carbon, and the perfect place to draw and store atmospheric carbon that has escaped due to unsustainable industrial practices
About the film! Recent NY Times article on this topic, Can Dirt Save the Earth? or see image below. About the 2018 documentary film, “The Dirt on Climate Change™” The Dirt on Climate Change™ – about the film In brief, sustainable agriculture and water management go together as a way to draw down atmospheric carbon and…
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The Profitable Path to Climate Change Reversal In3’s founder, Daniel Robin, and Bio4Climate’s chief scientist, Jim Laurie, both spoke at this Climate Reckoning 3-day Conference showing what is already working and within reach for profitably restoring our favorite planet, mama earth. Mr. Robin gave several practical examples — success stories that show how conservation, carbon…
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Daniel Robin of In3 Capital Partners facilitated an informal workshop at the Nov 2017 Climate Reckoning conference, at Harvard University. The workshop was held on Sun., Nov 19th, entitled “Selfless or Selfish: Fundraising for Purpose-Driven Organizations” and was very well received. Participant Eva Leung, founder of small not-for-profit Terra Cura, quoted Daniel’s comment about what it takes to…
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Doing social and environmental good in the post-Trump era By Daniel Robin Multiple recent articles (examples of EdTech in 2017 receiving $5m from the Kellogg Foundation, and many others) indicate that impact investing has reached investors of all ages and backgrounds, not just the liberal progressives on both US coasts, but hardcore angels and institutional investors…
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Santa Cruz Arts & Technology Festival PRESENTS A Panel Discussion: Water, Agriculture & Permaculture Thu., May 11, 2017 · 6:30-9:00 pm Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) Daniel Robin, Moderator – Managing Partner, In3 Group, impact investing and renewables finance Gerasimos Christoforatos – AquaBiotic Systems, aquaponics with applied permaculture design Russ Speer –…
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7 July 2016 in San Francisco Bay Area: Renewables on the Rise Venture Showcase The second Impact Innovation Investor Forum (I3F) in the series will focus on three rising stars using renewables for producing high-performance biomaterials (bioplastics), “upcycling” waste, and innovative FinTech for renewable energy project finance. See below for the presenting company profiles or contact us to propose a presentation, sponsorship or other collaboration.…
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Mark your calendar for 7 January 2016 event in Salinas, CA: Cutting-edge Solutions for Sustainable Food, Water & Energy ABOUT: This event will present several major innovation themes and investment opportunities at the nexus of water, agriculture, and energy then open the floor for feedback and discussion on these and other relevant issues. WHO ATTENDS: …
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According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO article or 2015 report), the global food system will need to meet a 30% increase in demand by 2025. Further, due to climate change, this will require not just greater efficiency, but also smarter systems — producers must be able to meet changing consumer expectations, and farming itself…
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