“The State of Biodiversity: Challenges, Solutions and Possibilities” – 2nd Webinar of the J-IIN Natural Capital Series (April 20,2023)

The second session of the Japan Impact Investment Network (J-IIN)’s Natural Capital Series will be held on Thursday, April 20, starting at 18:00 (JST).

 “The State of Biodiversity: Challenges, Solutions and Possibilities” will feature panelists who are active in cutting edge biodiversity initiatives and will discuss the potential of impact investment in the field of biodiversity and share their own perspectives from the field.


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Panelists:
– Ms. Debbie Saunders: Founder & CEO: Wildlife Drones – Providing real-time animal movement tracking and integration services using cutting-edge drone technology
– Ms. Rachel Lim: Impact Investment Analyst: Silverstrand Capital – Leading an accelerator program to support start-ups addressing the biodiversity crisis
– Mr. James Fitzsimons: Director of Conservation and Science: The Nature Conservancy Australia – Delivering results in conservation and regeneration in Australia


Our Natural Capital Series has three more events and will continue through the summer of 2023. Together with our partners at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), we will be inviting investors and companies, in addition to TNC teammembers working around the world to discuss critical issues in business and investment in natural capital. Our next three webinars will each focus on the challenges and opportunities on of the following areas: forest land, oceans, and agricultural and pastoral land.


June 2023: Challenges and investment opportunities in forest land
July 2023: Issues and investment potential in the ocean businesses and the growing Blue Economy
September 2023: Issues and business potential in agricultural and pastoral land

Check out Meros’ website and social media and the J-IIN LinkedIn page for updates on future events!


About J-IIN
Japan Impact Investment Network (J-IIN) focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and investors to build impactful, scalable business beyond Japan. Meros is a founding member of J-IIN.


J-IIN was created as a forum for entrepreneurs, investors and supporters of global business with impact to communicate frankly, exploring how global and domestic issues intersect.

Internationally, food and agriculture has attracted the most impact investment attention, but is a sector that has received much less attention in Japan. Meros works with our J-IIN colleagues to raise awareness of global trends in impact investment and business in agriculture and food in Japan and globally.



“Increasing Investments in Natural Capital” – Launch event of the new 2023 J-IIN Natural Capital Webinar Series (March 9, 2023)

We are pleased to announce a new 2023 webinar series from the Japan Impact Investment Network (J-IIN) around the theme of Natural Capital. The series will have five events, each with experienced international practitioners and time for discussion.


The first session, “Increasing Investments in Natural Capital”, will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 18:00 JST. Lauren Ferstandig, Managing Director of Nature Vest, the in-house impact investment team at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), will lead an online discussion on the topic of natural capital and the issues and concerns around investment in natural capital

Join us to explore practical issues such as the role of impact investment and technology, as well as investment opportunities available in this field.

As a leading conservation organization founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) currently works in 76 countries to protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity. Nature Vest has been mobilizing private sector funds since its establishment in 2014 and has a strong track record as an impact investor.

The J-IIN Natural Capital Webinar Series will continue into the summer with four more events. We will be inviting investors, companies, and others to further explore the challenges and opportunities in the areas of biodiversity, forestland, oceans, crop and pastureland.

May 2023 Investing in biodiversity and its current challenges, solutions and possibilities

June 2023: Challenges and investment opportunities in forest land
July 2023: Issues and investment potential in the ocean businesses and the growing Blue Economy
September 2023: Issues and business potential in crop and pasturelands

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and network.
If you are interested in our events or have questions, please contact us at inquiries@merosconsulting.com.

About J-IIN
Japan Impact Investment Network (J-IIN) focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and investors to build impactful, scalable business beyond Japan. Meros is a founding member of J-IIN.


J-IIN was created as a forum for entrepreneurs, investors and supporters of global business with impact to communicate frankly, exploring how global and domestic issues intersect.

Internationally, food and agriculture has attracted the most impact investment attention, but is a sector that has received much less attention in Japan. Meros works with our J-IIN colleagues to raise awareness of global trends in impact investment and business in agriculture and food in Japan and globally.