Sliced: 🎙️ The Role of Philanthropy in Scaling Environmental Solutions with Sacha Spector
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“Imagination is our most precious resource in times like this.”
Sacha Spector, Ph.D.
In the third episode of this season, Jay connected with Sacha Spector, Ph.D., Program Director for the Environment at the Doris Duke Foundation, to explore the critical role of philanthropy in conservation and climate finance. As federal funding shifts and climate-smart solutions become more urgent, how can independent capital drive meaningful impact?
Sacha breaks down:
✅ The Doris Duke Foundation’s approach to land conservation, Indigenous-led stewardship, and climate-smart forestry
✅ How forests can double their carbon sequestration potential by mid-century with the right policies and investments
✅ The challenges of financing nature-based solutions, from market mechanisms to policy incentives
With the political landscape in flux, philanthropy and private investment will play a bigger role than ever in scaling climate action. Tune in to hear how strategic funding, collaboration, and bold thinking can help shape the future of conservation finance.
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Happy listening!
We are Igniting Climate Solutions: Mobilizing $1 Billion Per Year in Impact Investment by 2030!
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) will host the first-ever auction for carbon credits from the Family Forest Carbon Program, taking place March 12–19, 2025. This groundbreaking event marks the first nature-based carbon credit auction in the U.S., offering a transparent, efficient way for buyers to secure high-quality credits while supporting rural communities and family forest owners.
Auction Platform Demo
To help participants prepare, AFF offered a live demo of the Auction Platform on February 27th. The session walked attendees through key processes such as how to access the Data Room for due diligence materials, how to place and manage bids, and how to view and evaluate the competing bids.
A link to the recording of the demo can be found here.
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