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Deborah Lehr

Natures Ledger

Love of Nature in Action with Hank and Wendy Paulson

Paulson Institute Nature’s Ledger explores how business and conservation can work together for a sustainable and prosperous future. Host Deborah Lehr, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the Paulson Institute, speaks with inspiring guests to spotlight people, projects, and solutions that prove nature is an asset we can’t afford to lose. Grounded in the belief that valuing nature is key to resilient economies, the podcast shares bold ideas and real-world actions to regenerate the planet.

On the inaugural episode of Nature’s Ledger, Hank Paulson, Chairman of the Paulson Institute and 74th Secretary of the US Treasury, and Wendy Paulson, Vice Chairman of the Paulson Institute and Chairman of the Bobolink Foundation, join Deborah Lehr, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the Paulson Institute, to discuss how their love of nature began, integrating their professional skills and connections with their conservation efforts, and how they work together. They share their advice for anyone wanting to make a difference in protecting nature and also what gives them hope amidst pessimism and bad news. Hank also touches on valuing nature and the biodiversity financing gap.

Hank also touches on valuing nature and the biodiversity financing gap. Read more in the Financing Nature interim report.

Host

Deborah Lehr

Deborah Lehr

Chairman and Executive Director | Paulson Institute

Deborah Lehr is the Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the Paulson Institute. In that capacity, she advises the Chairman on US–China relations as well as oversees the development and implementation of Paulson Institute programs and initiatives. In addition, Ms. Lehr manages the Green Finance Center for the Paulson Institute....
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Episode Guests

Hank Paulson

Hank Paulson

Chairman of the Paulson Institute and 74th Secretary of the US Treasury

Henry M. Paulson, Jr., is a business leader, conservationist, statesman, and author. He is the founder and chairman of the Paulson Institute. He also serves as executive chairman of TPG Rise Climate. Paulson is dedicated to the advancement of free markets, environmental protection, the rule of law, and upholding the...
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Wendy Paulson

Wendy Paulson

Vice Chairman of the Paulson Institute and Chairman of the Bobolink Foundation

Wendy Paulson’s career has been in education and conservation action. She chairs the Bobolink Foundation which focuses on biodiversity conservation. An English major, Wendy graduated from Wellesley College. She serves as trustee or adviser for multiple conservation organizations, both domestic and international. She taught in both public and private schools...
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