Investment in Natural Infrastr.: Ecosystem Services as an Emerging Asset Class

March 19, 2010
Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
UO in Portland, White Stag Block 152
Presenter: Kevin Halsey

Course Description

Environmental investment is predicated on delivering market rate returns to investors in such a way that 'the more good you do, the more money you make'. Socially Responsible Investment criteria now influence something above $1 trillion in capital, but the specific environmental and social mandates governing this money are often only vaguely related to any meaningful definition of sustainability. Venture capital and private equity investment seeking competitive returns have been primarily focused on energy related technology.

This workshop will focus on new market mechanisms and incentive structures that align returns with production of ecosystem services in the United States. Topics covered will include:

• Brief introduction to 'applied ecosystem services theory'
• The role of science, regulation and NGO's in market formation
• Supply and demand of ecosystem services
• Alternative structures for investment
• Case studies

Registration and Fees

• Non-Credit Fee: $279
• Earlybird Fee: $244
• Earlybird Registration Deadline: 03/05/2010
• Register for this course

More Information

• About Kevin Halsey
• Download the program brochure

Workshops

• Community Event Design and Management: A Triple Bottom Line Approach
• Public/Private Partnerships for Sustainability
• Equity and Sustainability: How to Balance Your Triple Bottom Line
• Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework
• Forming and Facilitating Sustainability Teams: Engaging and Training Employees
• Power of Purchasing: Sustainable Procurement
• Accounting for Sustainability: Reporting Principles and Concepts
• Green Building Design and Operations: Benefits, Strategies and Resources
• Investment in Natural Infrastr.: Ecosystem Services as an Emerging Asset Class
• Carbon Footprints and Climate Risk: Tools for Business and Government
• Sustainability Indicators and Assessment for Government
• Sustainable Economic Development through Public Sector Investment
• Sustainability by Design: Retrofitting our Cities, Communities and Neighborhoods
• Energy Efficiency First: A Map to Reducing Costs and Carbon Footprint
• Land Use Planning: an Ecosystem Approach to Achieving Sustainability
• Sustainable Transportation Strategies: Processes, Indicators, and Measurements
• Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework
• Climate Policy, Carbon Credits and Business Risk
• Energy and Climate Action Planning

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