Ep.17 Robert Gardner, Rebalance Earth

"If we can make nature an investable asset class then all of a sudden the big asset owners of this world can start to make a 2% allocation."

In this week's episode I was joined by fellow geographer Robert Gardner. In this episode, he shares his unique journey from navigating hyperinflation in 1980s Argentina to reshaping the world of finance through environmental restoration.

Drawing on childhood lessons in currency and a career spanning Deutsche Bank to asset management, Rob shares what he has learnt, and put in his book Freedom, about financial literacy.

He introduces listeners to his latest venture, Rebalance Earth, which aims to make nature an investable asset class, transforming ecosystems like moss wetlands and oyster reefs into financial infrastructure. The conversation explores how investing in nature can build climate resilience, drive biodiversity, and offer solid returns, all while redefining what we value in our financial systems.

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https://www.rebalance.earth/

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