Impact Days 2024

5–7 Jun 2024 | Vienna, Austria

Paul Chatterton

Lead and Founder at Landscape Finance Lab

Landscape Finance Lab

Vienna, Austria

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My organisation

We unlock the untapped potential of landscapes: unique settings where climate, biodiversity and sustainable development challenges can be tackled together, creating synergies for maximum impact.
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About me

Paul Chatterton is the Lead and Founder of the Landscape Finance Lab, a groundbreaking global platform dedicated to incubating and financing sustainable landscapes. Launched in 2021 as a spin-off from WWF, the Lab pioneers innovative solutions to address complex landscape challenges, supported by a global network of experts.

A recognized leader in sustainability, climate, land use and green finance, Paul has spearheaded transformative initiatives including two of the world’s largest forest carbon programs, Europe’s longest river protected area, the largest rainforest reserve in the Pacific and financing platforms for peatland restoration in the UK and Ireland.

Paul co-authored The Little Sustainable Landscape Book and co-initiated Meridia (www.meridia.land), a cutting-edge mobile app providing affordable land tenure solutions for rural communities.

He has advised high-profile organizations such as the Climate Bonds Initiative, Gold Standard Foundation, World Economic Forum, EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy and the Forest Stewardship Council, shaping policies and strategies at the forefront of sustainability.

Paul holds a Master’s degree with Merit in Anthropology and Development Studies from Sydney University and a Diploma in Management from IMD Business School in Switzerland.

My organisation

Landscape Finance Lab

We are the Landscape Finance Lab, a global organization dedicated to advancing innovative finance solutions for sustainable land use and conservation. Through collaboration with diverse stakeholders, we work towards mobilizing capital for projects that promote biodiversity, climate resilience, and community livelihoods. Join us in our mission to drive positive impact and unlock the potential of landscapes around the world.

Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 6 June 2024

13:15 - 14:15

Green Gold: Unveiling Biodiversity & Natural Capital's Investment Potential

Format:In-personLocation:Hofburg - ZeremoniensaalTrack:Breakout Session
  • Climate
  • Capital

Embark on an adventure into the uncharted territory of biodiversity and natural capital, where opportunities emerge in the face of challenges.