For the inaugural episode of Nature’s Ledger, PI’s latest podcast, Deborah Lehr speaks with Hank and Wendy Paulson about their conservation efforts, properly valuing nature, and the good news that gives them hope for the planet.

PI’s interim update to the Financing Nature report warns that the global biodiversity financing gap has grown to $942 billion annually and includes a major recommendation to integrate action on climate and biodiversity.

Wetlands are vital in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. Yet, globally, they are under threat. PI’s Conservation team has worked with partners in China to understand, recognize, and celebrate the value of coastal wetlands.

From coastal wetlands to mangroves, the Paulson Institute has been working with partner organizations to restore and conserve vital ecosystems. PI’s Conservation team maps out the results of these efforts.

This report is a first-of-its-kind integrated policy framework designed to accelerate investment and innovation in climate adaptation. It identifies policy measures to mobilize markets and induce the necessary capital to deliver climate adaptation solutions.