10 Gigatons a Year: How Nature-Based Solutions Can Reverse Climate Change
In this week's episode of the Climate Confident podcast I sat down with Peter Bachmann, the managing director of the Sustainable Infrastructure division at Gresham House, and let me tell you, this conversation is a goldmine for anyone passionate about building a sustainable future. 🌏First up, we delve into the world of "Habitat Banks." Imagine turning unproductive farmland into biodiversity havens that not only restore nature but also offer financial returns for landowners. Sound impossible? Peter lays down how it's being done, and you're gonna want to hear this. 🌱Vertical Farms! That's right, we talk about the role they could play in pushing traditional farmland into more sustainable practices. Peter argues that when vertical farming becomes competitive, it will make room for land to be repurposed into these remarkable "Habitat Banks." It's a win-win for the planet and your pocket! 🌾🏢One of the episode's highlights is the conversation about Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). You'll learn about the science-backed metrics like eDNA that are turning biodiversity from an abstract concept into a measurable target for companies. Plus, did you know that we could potentially save 10 gigatons of CO2 emissions per year through nature-based solutions? 🌳📊Peter also tackles the age-old myth that impact means sacrificing returns. Quite the opposite—impact can DRIVE financial gains. Investors, entrepreneurs, and even skeptics will find this incredibly eye-opening. 💰🌿For a dash of future food talk, Peter gives us a sneak peek into the untapped potential of alternative proteins. From lab-grown meats to plant-based options, this is the future of food we've all been waiting for. 🍔➡️🌱So what are you waiting for? Hit play and let's dive into these exciting avenues for sustainable change. Or check out the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/4K7a-wTkSv8Until next time, let's keep pushing the envelope for a better world! 💪P.S. If you're as thrilled about these topics as I am, please share the episode. We need to make sustainability the talk of the town! 🎙️🗞️Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Hal Good Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Devaang Bhatt Stephen Carroll Marcel Roquette Roger Arnold And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper