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Nature doesn’t have a funding problem. It has an investability problem. UNEP’s State of Finance for Nature 2026 reinforces a reality that many working in landscape restoration experience every day. For every $1 invested in nature, around $30 continues to flow into nature-negative activities. Meanwhile, only $220 billion was invested in nature-based solutions globally in 2023, with just $23 billion coming from private finance. To meet global biodiversity, climate and land restoration goals, annual investment in nature must reach approximately $571 billion by 2030. The immediate conclusion is that we simply need more capital. But capital is not the primary constraint. Private investors are not lacking interest in nature. They are lacking investable opportunities that combine measurable environmental outcomes with resilient business models, predictable cash flows and appropriately managed risks. This is why blended finance matters - not as a permanent source of funding, but as a catalyst that helps bridge early-stage risks, build confidence and crowd in commercial capital. Equally important is redirecting harmful subsidies, developing pipelines of investment-ready projects and commercialising restoration outcomes through sustainable value chains. At TERRAGRN, this is exactly the challenge we are working to solve. Landscape restoration cannot rely indefinitely on grants or carbon revenues alone. By connecting restoration to long-term demand for sustainable materials, biomass, food and other ecosystem products, restoration can generate diversified revenue streams capable of attracting institutional capital. Nature is not simply an environmental asset. It is productive infrastructure. And like any infrastructure, it will attract significant private investment when it consistently delivers long-term economic value alongside ecological resilience. The finance gap is real. Closing it will require more than additional funding. It will require redesigning how we build, finance and commercialise nature. #NatureFinance #NatureBasedSolutions #LandscapeRestoration #BlendedFinance #ClimateFinance #Biodiversity #RegenerativeEconomy #PrivateCapital #NaturalCapital UNEP-WCMC United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre https://lnkd.in/eMGBHC-y

Episode 3 of the TERRAGRN story is here. 🌱 Regenerating landscapes is about more than restoring ecosystems. It’s about creating productive, commercially viable landscapes that can deliver lasting environmental, social and economic value. In this episode, we explore how we’re putting that thinking into practice — and why we believe the future of land restoration lies in building models that can scale, generate revenue and deliver measurable impact. This is regeneration with a business model at its heart. Watch Episode 3 and let us know what you think. #TERRAGRN #LandRestoration #RegenerativeAgriculture #NatureBasedSolutions #RegenerativeLandscapes #NaturePositive #SustainableBusiness #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #NaturalCapital #ImpactInvesting #Africa

Nature risk is no longer a sustainability issue sitting on the sidelines - it is rapidly becoming a core business and investment consideration. As organisations face increasing exposure to biodiversity loss, water stress, land degradation and supply chain disruption, understanding and managing nature-related risks is essential for long-term resilience and value creation. In this post, our CEO, Sundar Bharadwaj, shares his perspective on why nature risk must be embedded into business strategy and what this means for companies navigating the transition to a regenerative economy. Please watch the video for Sundar’s insights and join the conversation. #NatureRisk #BusinessStrategy #RegenerativeEconomy #TNFD #NaturePositive #ClimateResilience #Biodiversity #SustainableFinance #RegenerativeBusiness

Nature as Infrastructure is no longer just an idea. It is becoming an investment thesis. In their report, Unlocking Private Finance for Nature as Infrastructure, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and The Paulson Institute present a compelling framework for mobilising private capital into nature at scale. The report argues that forests, wetlands, grasslands and other ecosystems should no longer be viewed solely as environmental assets. They are critical infrastructure underpinning water security, food systems, biodiversity, climate resilience and economic productivity. Financing nature therefore requires a shift from fragmented, project-by-project approaches towards long-term investment platforms supported by blended finance, risk-sharing mechanisms and public-private partnerships. At TERRAGRN, this strongly resonates with our own experience. We have long believed that restoring degraded landscapes is only part of the challenge. Equally important is building the commercial architecture around restoration through resilient value chains, diversified revenue streams and long-term market demand that can generate predictable cash flows. Ultimately, institutional capital will not flow into nature simply because restoration delivers environmental benefits. It will flow when restoration is structured as investable infrastructure that creates enduring economic value alongside measurable ecological outcomes. That means moving beyond funding projects to financing platforms. Beyond isolated interventions to integrated landscape programmes. Beyond short-term grants to commercially resilient business models. Recognising nature as infrastructure is an important step. Creating the financial and commercial systems that enable nature to become a scalable asset class is the opportunity ahead. #NatureBasedInfrastructure #NatureFinance #LandscapeRestoration #ClimateFinance #BlendedFinance #RegenerativeEconomy #SustainableInfrastructure #PrivateCapital https://lnkd.in/dMV7pu4f

The UK’s International Climate Finance Strategy sets out an important truth: climate finance delivers its greatest value when it catalyses local leadership, mobilises private investment and creates resilient, nature-positive economies. At TERRAGRN, we are seeing first-hand how this approach can work in practice. Over the past three years, our regenerative agroforestry programme in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has demonstrated that climate finance can do more than support projects - it can help build businesses, livelihoods and long-term resilience. What began as a nature-based solution has evolved into a diversified regenerative enterprise: • 80,000+ indigenous and native trees planted across 50 hectares • Employment created for local communities • Commercial food production and offtake agreements now generating revenue • Emerging timber, biomass, honey and bamboo value chains • Data and MRV capabilities supporting transparency and reporting This is precisely the type of blended value the UK Climate Finance Strategy seeks to encourage - where public and catalytic finance helps unlock sustainable private investment and supports country-led transitions. Climate finance should not simply be viewed as an expense. It is an investment in future infrastructure: restoring landscapes, strengthening communities and creating scalable economic opportunities. We are encouraged to see organisations such as the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) and the UK Government continuing to champion this agenda. The challenge now is to scale these models and ensure that climate finance reaches the projects and communities capable of delivering measurable outcomes. The future of climate finance lies not only in funding climate action, but in proving that climate action can become a sustainable economic model. #ClimateFinance #NatureBasedSolutions #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Biodiversity #InternationalDevelopment #Agroforestry #ClimateResilience #TERRAGRN #UKClimateFinance

At TERRAGRN, we believe that restoring landscapes and building resilient economies should not be viewed as separate ambitions. In the first episode of Scaling the Regenerative Economy, our CEO, Sundar Bharadwaj, joins Vincent KIENTZ of Blunomy to explore one of the defining questions of our time: how do we connect nature restoration with investable, scalable business models? As practitioners working at the intersection of restoration, sustainable supply chains and climate finance, this conversation reflects many of the challenges - and opportunities - we see across the sector every day. #ScalingTheRegenerativeEconomy #TERRAGRN #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateFinance #NatureFinance #RegenerativeEconomy #LandscapeRestoration #NaturePositive #SustainableFinance #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateLeadership #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalMarkets #ESG #Leadership

Congratulations, Sundar Bharadwaj. We’re proud to see TERRAGRN represented among global leaders shaping the future of sustainable finance. The principle that sustainability should be an outcome of good economics sits at the heart of our strategy - building regenerative landscapes that are investable, scalable and deliver lasting value for communities, businesses and nature. We look forward to applying these insights as we continue to scale our impact across South Africa and beyond. #SustainableFinance #NatureBasedSolutions #RegenerativeAgriculture #LandscapeRestoration #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #ImpactInvesting #NatureFinance #RegenerativeEconomy #PrivateCapital #Sustainability #TERRAGRN

Healthy soils. Honest conversations. A timely reminder. Last week in Pretoria, TERRAGRN was honoured to participate in the joint F'SAGRI (French South African Agricultural Institute) and 4p1000 Initiative Regional Conference on Soil Health, bringing together researchers, policymakers, farmers, development institutions, NGOs and restoration practitioners from across Africa. One message came through consistently: the future of farming is not just about science. It is about people. We heard directly from farmers navigating climate change, land degradation and rising production costs. Yet what stood out most was their willingness to learn, adapt and embrace new approaches. That combination of challenge and openness to change gives real reason for optimism. Representing TERRAGRN, Roy Masamba and Buhlebenkosi P. presented "Restoring Degraded Soils in Mpumalanga: Early Evidence from a Monitored Regenerative Agroforestry Pilot," sharing lessons from our 50-hectare bamboo-based restoration programme. Across the conference, we were encouraged to see science increasingly translating into practical action, with innovations in soil monitoring, regenerative agriculture, biochar and organic soil amendments providing farmers with proven tools to restore degraded soils and build more resilient farming systems. For TERRAGRN, one takeaway stood above all else: this work cannot be done alone. The conversations reinforced the importance of partnerships and shared learning. We were encouraged by the opportunity to connect with the Agricultural Research Council, the University of Limpopo @ULVarsity, organic fertiliser producers and many others committed to restoring Africa's landscapes. For TERRAGRN and our partners at the Landscape Alliance | CIFOR & ICRAF Alliance, the direction is clear. We will continue building strong partnerships, contributing to global initiatives such as 4 per 1000, and sharing practical lessons from the field. Restoring healthy soils is about strengthening rural livelihoods, improving water security, restoring biodiversity, and building resilient landscapes for future generations. Thank you to F'SAGRI (French South African Agricultural Institute), 4p1000 Initiative and everyone who made this such a valuable forum. We look forward to continuing the conversation and turning shared knowledge into meaningful action. #SoilHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture #Agroforestry #4Per1000 #LandscapeRestoration #ClimateResilience #NatureBasedSolutions #SouthAfrica #LandRestoration #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #Africa

This week, London Climate Action Week returns for its eighth year, bringing together more than 75,000 people across 750+ events focused on climate action, resilience and sustainability. What makes #LCAW unique is its ability to connect local action with global ambition. Across nine days, communities, businesses, investors, researchers, policymakers and innovators come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions and accelerate solutions. For TERRAGRN, this year's conversations feel particularly important. Around the world, there is growing recognition that climate resilience, water security, biodiversity and sustainable development are deeply interconnected. The challenge is no longer identifying the problems. The opportunity is building the partnerships, value chains and financing mechanisms needed to deliver solutions at scale. Over the past four years, our work in South Africa has shown that landscape restoration can create environmental, social and economic value simultaneously. Restored soils, improved ecosystem function, sustainable materials, local employment and resilient communities are all part of the same system. That is why we are optimistic. Across sectors, more organisations are moving from awareness to implementation. New collaborations are emerging. Capital is increasingly seeking measurable outcomes. And practical examples of restoration and regeneration are demonstrating what is possible. We look forward to engaging with partners old and new during London Climate Action Week 2026 and contributing to the conversation on how nature-based value chains can help build a more resilient and regenerative future. #LCAW2026 #LondonClimateActionWeek #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions #LandscapeRestoration #ClimateResilience #WaterSecurity #NaturePositive #Bioeconomy #SustainableMaterials #SouthAfrica #WaterSecurity #Biodiversity #RegenerativeFuture #Community https://lnkd.in/eX__AKT

This week, our co-founder Roy Masamba had the privilege of representing TERRAGRN at the inaugural Bio360 Africa 2026 Expo in Johannesburg, bringing together leaders from across the bioeconomy, bioenergy and climate sectors. Roy spent much of his time in the biochar and biomass sessions, where practitioners, investors and technical experts shared perspectives on carbon project development, regenerative agriculture, industrial decarbonisation and the growing role of biochar in carbon removal and soil restoration. Several themes stood out: - High-integrity carbon projects are built on rigorous data, traceability and monitoring from the outset. - Successful biochar ventures rarely depend on carbon credits alone. Long-term viability comes from diversified revenue streams, including biochar products, agricultural applications and other value-added services. - Regenerative agriculture offers a practical pathway to restore degraded soils, improve water retention, strengthen farm productivity and build climate resilience. - Africa possesses abundant biomass resources and a significant opportunity to develop a bioeconomy that creates environmental, social and economic value. - Biochar and biomass can play an important role in landscape restoration, rural livelihoods and long-term carbon sequestration when deployed responsibly and at scale. For TERRAGRN, the conference reinforced our belief that restoring landscapes is not only an environmental imperative. It is also an opportunity to create new value chains, strengthen rural economies, attract investment into underserved regions, and build businesses that generate lasting benefits for both people and nature. Thank you to the organisers, speakers and participants for the valuable discussions and insights. We look forward to continuing the conversation and building partnerships that help unlock Africa's bioeconomy potential and accelerate a more regenerative future. #BIO360Africa #TERRAGRN #Bioeconomy #Biochar #Biomass #RegenerativeAgriculture #LandscapeRestoration #ClimateFinance #CarbonMarkets #CarbonRemoval #SoilHealth #Africa