This document provides information about an investment fund called the Earth Wind & Fire Fund, which invests across various sectors related to energy, natural resources, water, and agriculture. It utilizes a multi-manager, multi-strategy approach to diversify across geographies, sectors, asset classes, and themes. The fund aims to provide investors opportunities from mega macro trends while reducing volatility normally associated with these markets. It highlights why multi-manager funds and investing in energy and natural resources can provide benefits such as ease of access, alpha generation, and risk reduction. Brief biographies are provided for the key people involved in the fund.
The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo is Nigeria’s leading Energy Expo. NAEE features line-up of local and international speakers, delegates and exhibitors, who will gather to debate a new energy future for Africa's most populous nation
[Slidecast] Valuing Eco-System Services: Inside the Dow Chemicals/Nature Cons...Sustainable Brands
Dow Chemicals and The Nature Conservancy have partnered in a breakthrough collaboration aimed at demonstrating the power of a systematic approach to understanding and factoring into corporate decision-making the value of nature, biodiversity and ecosystem services. The partnership is formed to help manage risk, identify investment opportunities to maximize ROI and shape Dow’s next generation sustainability goals while taking a science-based approach to protecting the planet with global reach and impact.
Jason Cox, Dynegy, Inc. - Speaker at the marcus evans Generation Summit 2012, held in San Antonio, TX, delivered his presentation entitled Enigma, Paradox or Conundrum? The Asset Manager’s Challenge to Do More with Le$$
The document summarizes the objectives and activities of a meeting to plan the orientation and next steps for CSISA Objective 1. The key points discussed were:
1. Familiarizing the team with CSISA's philosophy and focus areas and refining objectives and activities for targeted regions.
2. Coordinating activities around "impact pathways" to increase priority on kharif season activities.
3. Translating impact pathways into clear work plans with activities, milestones and responsibilities.
4. Reviewing strategy for monitoring and evaluation, data management, and communications.
The overall goal of CSISA is to increase food security in South Asia through sustainable intensification of cereal crops.
1) The document discusses the forces of climate change, resource scarcity, population growth, and other trends and the challenges they pose for energy and the environment.
2) It outlines Eaton's commitment to sustainable development through technologies that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and enable renewable energy.
3) Eaton has over 30 years of experience in alternative fuel technologies and has implemented over 6000 hybrid systems globally, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
The document summarizes Dexler Energy's sustainable sourcing option for renewable energy in India that utilizes smart soilless farming infrastructure under solar panels to grow crops. This approach addresses issues with acquiring large tracts of farmland for solar projects by adding farming back to the land through a hydroponic system. The system allows multiple crops to be grown per year independently of soil quality while reducing water usage by 95%. This creates social, environmental and financial benefits for farmers, solar project owners, and the community.
The Virgin Islands Energy Alliance program is designed to reduce energy consumption for all WAPA customers through energy efficiency improvements. The program offers grants up to $80,000 to cover 40% of project costs. Customers complete an application and energy assessment to identify improvements that save at least 15% in energy use. Common energy conservation measures include lighting upgrades, appliance replacements, insulation, renewable energy systems, and water conservation.
Opportunity and Risk of REDD+, Green Economy, and Sustainable DevelopmenttheREDDdesk
The document discusses opportunity and risk of REDD+, green economy, and sustainable development. It outlines that properly managed, REDD+ and a green economy can provide new business opportunities in Indonesia, such as ecotourism and value-added forestry industries, while conserving the environment. However, challenges include the sustainability of international commitments, government policy changes, and private sector involvement. The document recommends mitigating risks by changing to an ownership culture, balancing economic growth and environmental protection, prioritizing education, and providing incentives for private sector participation.
The Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo is Nigeria’s leading Energy Expo. NAEE features line-up of local and international speakers, delegates and exhibitors, who will gather to debate a new energy future for Africa's most populous nation
[Slidecast] Valuing Eco-System Services: Inside the Dow Chemicals/Nature Cons...Sustainable Brands
Dow Chemicals and The Nature Conservancy have partnered in a breakthrough collaboration aimed at demonstrating the power of a systematic approach to understanding and factoring into corporate decision-making the value of nature, biodiversity and ecosystem services. The partnership is formed to help manage risk, identify investment opportunities to maximize ROI and shape Dow’s next generation sustainability goals while taking a science-based approach to protecting the planet with global reach and impact.
Jason Cox, Dynegy, Inc. - Speaker at the marcus evans Generation Summit 2012, held in San Antonio, TX, delivered his presentation entitled Enigma, Paradox or Conundrum? The Asset Manager’s Challenge to Do More with Le$$
The document summarizes the objectives and activities of a meeting to plan the orientation and next steps for CSISA Objective 1. The key points discussed were:
1. Familiarizing the team with CSISA's philosophy and focus areas and refining objectives and activities for targeted regions.
2. Coordinating activities around "impact pathways" to increase priority on kharif season activities.
3. Translating impact pathways into clear work plans with activities, milestones and responsibilities.
4. Reviewing strategy for monitoring and evaluation, data management, and communications.
The overall goal of CSISA is to increase food security in South Asia through sustainable intensification of cereal crops.
1) The document discusses the forces of climate change, resource scarcity, population growth, and other trends and the challenges they pose for energy and the environment.
2) It outlines Eaton's commitment to sustainable development through technologies that improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and enable renewable energy.
3) Eaton has over 30 years of experience in alternative fuel technologies and has implemented over 6000 hybrid systems globally, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
The document summarizes Dexler Energy's sustainable sourcing option for renewable energy in India that utilizes smart soilless farming infrastructure under solar panels to grow crops. This approach addresses issues with acquiring large tracts of farmland for solar projects by adding farming back to the land through a hydroponic system. The system allows multiple crops to be grown per year independently of soil quality while reducing water usage by 95%. This creates social, environmental and financial benefits for farmers, solar project owners, and the community.
The Virgin Islands Energy Alliance program is designed to reduce energy consumption for all WAPA customers through energy efficiency improvements. The program offers grants up to $80,000 to cover 40% of project costs. Customers complete an application and energy assessment to identify improvements that save at least 15% in energy use. Common energy conservation measures include lighting upgrades, appliance replacements, insulation, renewable energy systems, and water conservation.
Opportunity and Risk of REDD+, Green Economy, and Sustainable DevelopmenttheREDDdesk
The document discusses opportunity and risk of REDD+, green economy, and sustainable development. It outlines that properly managed, REDD+ and a green economy can provide new business opportunities in Indonesia, such as ecotourism and value-added forestry industries, while conserving the environment. However, challenges include the sustainability of international commitments, government policy changes, and private sector involvement. The document recommends mitigating risks by changing to an ownership culture, balancing economic growth and environmental protection, prioritizing education, and providing incentives for private sector participation.
Chiffres clés sur le consommateur numérique, le content marketing et les réseaux sociaux. Présentation partagée en introduction à la conférence Bizz and Buzz 2016 à Strasbourg.
This document summarizes the work of a quality improvement team to standardize heparin infusion protocols and documentation processes at a hospital. Key points:
1) The team developed standardized heparin order protocols for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings to improve compliance with patient safety standards and reduce risks of anticoagulation therapy.
2) Through process changes like revising order sets, policies, and documentation forms, the team improved documentation of pre-infusion weights, nurse verification processes, and use of standardized flowsheets from below 80% to over 90% compliance within 6 months.
3) Sustainability strategies included gaining provider buy-in, revising policies to incorporate standardized protocols,
Este documento propone un diseño de aprendizaje que combina un sistema de gestión del aprendizaje con una red social para permitir el intercambio continuo de conocimientos entre estudiantes después de que concluye un curso. El diseño representa las prácticas de enseñanza y aprendizaje de manera que puedan ser adaptadas por los profesores a su propio contexto.
Este documento presenta un proyecto para crear un periódico digital escolar llamado "Pregón Digital Eustaquiano". El periódico tiene como objetivo informar a la comunidad educativa sobre los eventos en la escuela. Los estudiantes aprenderán habilidades como la producción de textos, comunicación escrita, diseño gráfico y lenguaje icónico y simbólico. Usarán un enfoque comunicativo y metodologías como analizar estilos de periódicos, estructura de noticias e investigar eventos y entrevistar a estudiant
Agilidade na política em uma das maiores cidades do rs- quem disse que não-Mauricio Andreazza
O documento discute a implementação de práticas ágeis na administração pública da cidade de Canoas no Rio Grande do Sul. Ele descreve como a Fundação Municipal de Tecnologia da Informação e da Comunicação de Canoas adotou métodos ágeis para melhorar a entrega de projetos de tecnologia, envolvendo clientes, definindo requisitos claros e priorizando a automação e qualidade. O documento também fornece exemplos de métricas de projetos ágeis implementados com sucesso na prefeitura.
Las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en la formación docenteRoger Iván Viera Challe
Este documento presenta una guía para la planificación de la integración de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en la formación docente. Explica los cambios en las concepciones del aprendizaje y las teorías que respaldan un enfoque centrado en el estudiante. Además, proporciona un marco conceptual para las TIC en la formación docente y recomendaciones para el desarrollo de planes de estudio.
Affordamac is an Apple reseller in Oakdale, Minnesota that offers refurbished Apple products at around 50% off original prices, providing a more affordable option for consumers. However, the company's main challenge is a lack of brand awareness both locally and online. Through market research, the document analyzes Affordamac's target demographics and competitors to develop strategic communication objectives and campaigns to increase awareness, especially among college students who are in the market for laptops.
- The project involved constructing a 3,875km broadband fibre optic cable network linking Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth to provide high speed data communication services as an alternative to existing networks.
- The $160 million network used DWDM technology capable of 160 wavelengths at 10 Gigabits/sec to transmit data without repeaters.
- The network was built over 14 months between 2000-2002, with Marconi providing the transmission products and services for design, installation, and commissioning of the network.
Business process management (BPM) is a holistic management approach that promotes business effectiveness and efficiency. BPM involves designing, modeling, executing, monitoring, and optimizing business processes. This allows processes to be aligned with an organization's goals and customers' needs while improving innovation, flexibility and integration with technology.
The Livelihoods Fund provides financing for carbon offset projects that also improve livelihoods and restore ecosystems. It has funded 6 projects across multiple countries that have planted over 14,000 hectares of forests and are projected to generate over 6 million carbon credits. The fund takes a balanced portfolio approach, investing in projects focused on ecosystem restoration, agriculture and agroforestry, and small renewable energy. It has a track record of success due to its rigorous selection process, focus on scalability and local benefits, and risk mitigation strategies.
1) The document discusses defining a "green economy" in the Canadian context and argues that definitions need to account for Canada's diverse resource, manufacturing, and services sectors as well as consider transitioning these sectors.
2) It presents the economic case for a green economy by arguing that focusing on natural capital integration can provide environmental and economic benefits through efficiency and productivity gains.
3) For Canada, greening the economy makes sense given its wealth of natural capital and the opportunity to sustainably use natural resources for long-term social and economic benefits through innovation.
"Strategy for Economization & Resource Efficiency in Decentralized Energy Sol...Snehashis Sarkar
"Strategy for Economization & Resource Efficiency in Decentralized Energy Solutions for Communities" by Snehashis, Climate Change & Environmental Core Competency Cell (C2-E-C3), IIFM presented in ASSOCHAM International Conference - "Climate Change: Business Sustainability & Society", Nov 11, 2008
The solar industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by falling costs and increasing global demand. However, oversupply and reduced subsidies are posing challenges. Key factors for success include low production costs, cost leadership, and strategies to lower costs through scale, partnerships, and manufacturing in low-cost regions. Electricity prices vary globally and influence the adoption of solar power as prices near grid parity in some markets. Consolidation is expected to continue as weaker firms face margin pressures.
Addressing policy and legal framework by Selcuk Tanatarrandaslh
This document discusses addressing policy and legal frameworks to support climate change mitigation in the Middle East and North Africa region. It outlines IFC's climate change agenda, including investing over $1 billion in 2010 in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. It also discusses the climate change challenges facing MENA countries, such as high energy intensity and frequent power outages. Key policy barriers to clean energy investment are identified, including fossil fuel subsidies, lack of legal frameworks, and market barriers like limited access to financing. The document argues for reforms to incentivize resource efficiency and demonstrate the commercial viability of renewable energy in energy-scarce MENA countries with declared policies supporting low-carbon growth. Achieving this will require addressing numerous legal,
A global revolution is in full swing, and the Sustainable Brands Conference is where sustainability, brand and innovation leaders gather to learn, share and strategize to shape the future. SB'12 was the largest gathering to date, a kinetic convergence of innovators from more than 150 companies from around the world finding new ways to create monumental disruption in traditional models of commerce and consumption.
A global revolution is in full swing, and the Sustainable Brands Conference is where sustainability, brand and innovation leaders gather to learn, share and strategize to shape the future. SB'12 was the largest gathering to date, a kinetic convergence of innovators from more than 150 companies from around the world finding new ways to create monumental disruption in traditional models of commerce and consumption.
The document discusses clean technology research and development initiatives and implementation. It outlines the process of moving clean technologies from basic research through applied research, demonstration, commercialization, and market adoption. Barriers at each stage are identified. Priority clean technology areas are mapped based on their estimated impact and investment required. An action plan is proposed to increase investments in clean technology, shift subsidies to these areas, establish supportive policies, and promote education.
This document summarizes a grantee convening on climate change adaptation and African agriculture. It discusses the objectives of launching two Climate-Smart Agricultural Finance Facilities in Ethiopia and Ghana to demonstrate how to leverage climate finance for smallholder farmers and facilitate climate-smart practices. Key activities include identifying agricultural climate finance opportunities, finding project partners, and forging agreements with financial institutions. Progress findings show the climate-smart improvement potential, economics, and next steps for the projects in Ethiopia and Ghana. Challenges and opportunities for further collaboration are also outlined.
Chiffres clés sur le consommateur numérique, le content marketing et les réseaux sociaux. Présentation partagée en introduction à la conférence Bizz and Buzz 2016 à Strasbourg.
This document summarizes the work of a quality improvement team to standardize heparin infusion protocols and documentation processes at a hospital. Key points:
1) The team developed standardized heparin order protocols for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings to improve compliance with patient safety standards and reduce risks of anticoagulation therapy.
2) Through process changes like revising order sets, policies, and documentation forms, the team improved documentation of pre-infusion weights, nurse verification processes, and use of standardized flowsheets from below 80% to over 90% compliance within 6 months.
3) Sustainability strategies included gaining provider buy-in, revising policies to incorporate standardized protocols,
Este documento propone un diseño de aprendizaje que combina un sistema de gestión del aprendizaje con una red social para permitir el intercambio continuo de conocimientos entre estudiantes después de que concluye un curso. El diseño representa las prácticas de enseñanza y aprendizaje de manera que puedan ser adaptadas por los profesores a su propio contexto.
Este documento presenta un proyecto para crear un periódico digital escolar llamado "Pregón Digital Eustaquiano". El periódico tiene como objetivo informar a la comunidad educativa sobre los eventos en la escuela. Los estudiantes aprenderán habilidades como la producción de textos, comunicación escrita, diseño gráfico y lenguaje icónico y simbólico. Usarán un enfoque comunicativo y metodologías como analizar estilos de periódicos, estructura de noticias e investigar eventos y entrevistar a estudiant
Agilidade na política em uma das maiores cidades do rs- quem disse que não-Mauricio Andreazza
O documento discute a implementação de práticas ágeis na administração pública da cidade de Canoas no Rio Grande do Sul. Ele descreve como a Fundação Municipal de Tecnologia da Informação e da Comunicação de Canoas adotou métodos ágeis para melhorar a entrega de projetos de tecnologia, envolvendo clientes, definindo requisitos claros e priorizando a automação e qualidade. O documento também fornece exemplos de métricas de projetos ágeis implementados com sucesso na prefeitura.
Las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en la formación docenteRoger Iván Viera Challe
Este documento presenta una guía para la planificación de la integración de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en la formación docente. Explica los cambios en las concepciones del aprendizaje y las teorías que respaldan un enfoque centrado en el estudiante. Además, proporciona un marco conceptual para las TIC en la formación docente y recomendaciones para el desarrollo de planes de estudio.
Affordamac is an Apple reseller in Oakdale, Minnesota that offers refurbished Apple products at around 50% off original prices, providing a more affordable option for consumers. However, the company's main challenge is a lack of brand awareness both locally and online. Through market research, the document analyzes Affordamac's target demographics and competitors to develop strategic communication objectives and campaigns to increase awareness, especially among college students who are in the market for laptops.
- The project involved constructing a 3,875km broadband fibre optic cable network linking Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth to provide high speed data communication services as an alternative to existing networks.
- The $160 million network used DWDM technology capable of 160 wavelengths at 10 Gigabits/sec to transmit data without repeaters.
- The network was built over 14 months between 2000-2002, with Marconi providing the transmission products and services for design, installation, and commissioning of the network.
Business process management (BPM) is a holistic management approach that promotes business effectiveness and efficiency. BPM involves designing, modeling, executing, monitoring, and optimizing business processes. This allows processes to be aligned with an organization's goals and customers' needs while improving innovation, flexibility and integration with technology.
The Livelihoods Fund provides financing for carbon offset projects that also improve livelihoods and restore ecosystems. It has funded 6 projects across multiple countries that have planted over 14,000 hectares of forests and are projected to generate over 6 million carbon credits. The fund takes a balanced portfolio approach, investing in projects focused on ecosystem restoration, agriculture and agroforestry, and small renewable energy. It has a track record of success due to its rigorous selection process, focus on scalability and local benefits, and risk mitigation strategies.
1) The document discusses defining a "green economy" in the Canadian context and argues that definitions need to account for Canada's diverse resource, manufacturing, and services sectors as well as consider transitioning these sectors.
2) It presents the economic case for a green economy by arguing that focusing on natural capital integration can provide environmental and economic benefits through efficiency and productivity gains.
3) For Canada, greening the economy makes sense given its wealth of natural capital and the opportunity to sustainably use natural resources for long-term social and economic benefits through innovation.
"Strategy for Economization & Resource Efficiency in Decentralized Energy Sol...Snehashis Sarkar
"Strategy for Economization & Resource Efficiency in Decentralized Energy Solutions for Communities" by Snehashis, Climate Change & Environmental Core Competency Cell (C2-E-C3), IIFM presented in ASSOCHAM International Conference - "Climate Change: Business Sustainability & Society", Nov 11, 2008
The solar industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by falling costs and increasing global demand. However, oversupply and reduced subsidies are posing challenges. Key factors for success include low production costs, cost leadership, and strategies to lower costs through scale, partnerships, and manufacturing in low-cost regions. Electricity prices vary globally and influence the adoption of solar power as prices near grid parity in some markets. Consolidation is expected to continue as weaker firms face margin pressures.
Addressing policy and legal framework by Selcuk Tanatarrandaslh
This document discusses addressing policy and legal frameworks to support climate change mitigation in the Middle East and North Africa region. It outlines IFC's climate change agenda, including investing over $1 billion in 2010 in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. It also discusses the climate change challenges facing MENA countries, such as high energy intensity and frequent power outages. Key policy barriers to clean energy investment are identified, including fossil fuel subsidies, lack of legal frameworks, and market barriers like limited access to financing. The document argues for reforms to incentivize resource efficiency and demonstrate the commercial viability of renewable energy in energy-scarce MENA countries with declared policies supporting low-carbon growth. Achieving this will require addressing numerous legal,
A global revolution is in full swing, and the Sustainable Brands Conference is where sustainability, brand and innovation leaders gather to learn, share and strategize to shape the future. SB'12 was the largest gathering to date, a kinetic convergence of innovators from more than 150 companies from around the world finding new ways to create monumental disruption in traditional models of commerce and consumption.
A global revolution is in full swing, and the Sustainable Brands Conference is where sustainability, brand and innovation leaders gather to learn, share and strategize to shape the future. SB'12 was the largest gathering to date, a kinetic convergence of innovators from more than 150 companies from around the world finding new ways to create monumental disruption in traditional models of commerce and consumption.
The document discusses clean technology research and development initiatives and implementation. It outlines the process of moving clean technologies from basic research through applied research, demonstration, commercialization, and market adoption. Barriers at each stage are identified. Priority clean technology areas are mapped based on their estimated impact and investment required. An action plan is proposed to increase investments in clean technology, shift subsidies to these areas, establish supportive policies, and promote education.
This document summarizes a grantee convening on climate change adaptation and African agriculture. It discusses the objectives of launching two Climate-Smart Agricultural Finance Facilities in Ethiopia and Ghana to demonstrate how to leverage climate finance for smallholder farmers and facilitate climate-smart practices. Key activities include identifying agricultural climate finance opportunities, finding project partners, and forging agreements with financial institutions. Progress findings show the climate-smart improvement potential, economics, and next steps for the projects in Ethiopia and Ghana. Challenges and opportunities for further collaboration are also outlined.
The document summarizes a global review of integrated landscape management (ILM) initiatives. It discusses the goal of bolstering evidence about ILM approaches to support practitioners, policymakers, and advocates in developing and scaling up effective practices. It outlines a structure for knowledge products addressing key questions related to ILM's global potential, implementation, markets, policies, investments, and future research agenda. Continental reviews are being conducted to characterize ILM initiatives worldwide and identify lessons learned regarding effective adoption of ILM.
This document discusses using animal waste to generate renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. It notes that manure can be used to produce natural gas and electricity, with one facility generating enough power for 600 homes. The document outlines the social, environmental, and economic benefits of manure digesters, such as reduced pollution, job creation, and odor reduction. It advocates for cooperation between renewable energy supporters and utilities to advance renewable goals through reasonable expectations and education.
economics of scales of reliance jamnagar refinerymillgaydil
Reliance Jamnagar Refinery faces various risks related to its large scale operations including technological, operational, inventory, logistics, and pricing risks. It has implemented extensive internal controls and safety measures to mitigate these risks. These include an internal audit function, strict adherence to health, safety and environmental standards, and controlling greenhouse gas emissions through clean development mechanisms and new technologies. Reliance has also undertaken agricultural initiatives near the refinery to improve the environment and generate financial returns through commercial crops like mangoes and timber plants.
16 March 2008 - ICARDA Experience on Conservation Agriculture : Applications ...CSISA
This document summarizes ICARDA's experiences with conservation agriculture in the WANA region. Some key points:
1) ICARDA has promoted reduced/zero tillage practices, permanent soil covers, and crop rotations to improve soil and water conservation in the degraded drylands of the region. This has included technologies like laser land leveling, raised bed planting, and surface seeding of wheat into cotton.
2) Studies found benefits like water savings, reduced costs, and increased yields from these conservation agriculture practices compared to traditional tillage. For example, planting wheat into standing cotton saved $23 million annually in Central Asia.
3) ICARDA is working to develop new crop varieties and introduce crops suited
How Life Cycle Management is being integrated into Zespri’s operations, strat...LCANZ
1) Developing sustainability as a core competency requires companies to understand their environmental footprint across the entire value chain and integrate sustainability into business strategy and innovation.
2) Zespri, a kiwifruit marketer, conducted studies to quantify its greenhouse gas emissions and water usage to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts through innovations on orchards, in packing facilities, and transportation.
3) Understanding how sustainability initiatives influence consumer value drivers is important for targeting R&D investments and partnerships that improve efficiency and the environment without compromising consumer benefits.
This document summarizes the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) project. CSISA aims to increase food security for over 6 million farmers in South Asia by 2019 through sustainable intensification of cereal crops. It operates in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan with funding from USAID and BMFG. The challenges include catalyzing change among millions of small-scale farmers. CSISA supports innovations like conservation agriculture, nutrient management, mechanization, and drought-tolerant varieties to boost yields while improving sustainability, labor productivity, and profits. It takes a partnership approach and focuses on Eastern India and Bangladesh in Phase II with flexible funds managed through state advisory committees.
Perspectives on green climate technologies, focusing on biotechnology. Presented at the workshop "The road to Durban: workshop on technology transfer and climate change" on 14 November 2011 in \'De Balie\' in Amsterdam.
This document discusses biomass feedstock sustainability, supply, and competition issues. It provides an overview of forestry as a model system for bioenergy production, noting opportunities from forest residues, short rotation woody crops, and mill waste. Sustainability is discussed across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Challenges include engaging landowners, developing value propositions for sustainable biomass production, and ensuring sustainability is incorporated. Examples of sustainability criteria and frameworks are provided. Supply curves illustrate potential feedstock availability. Competition for feedstocks from multiple biorefinery projects is also noted. Sustainable biomass crops and use of waste materials that do not negatively impact resources are recommended.
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Terra Prima Partners - Investing in Sustainable Solutions that WILL change th...Anric Blatt
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The document discusses the growing global challenges of food, water and energy security due to rising population, climate change impacts, and unsustainable resource use. It argues that these issues represent both risks and investment opportunities. Specific opportunities mentioned include investments in agriculture, water, clean/renewable energy, and related natural resources and commodities. The document promotes treating sustainability issues as a critical asset class and taking action to address problems before it is too late.
by Bernard Marr - Big Data is a big thing. It will change our world completely and is not a passing fad that will go away. To understand the phenomenon that is big data, it is often described using five Vs: Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity and Value
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Food, water, energy and metals are the drivers of industrial, economic and social growth. As the world's popula;on rises and the clamor for higher living standards gets louder, so too the struggle for resource access intensifies.
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This document summarizes the key reasons why a transition to 100% renewable energy is necessary by 2050:
1) Fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas are finite resources that are being depleted, while energy demand continues to rise globally. Over 1 billion people still lack access to reliable electricity.
2) Unconventional fossil fuel sources that are being increasingly tapped, like tar sands and shale gas, produce more greenhouse gases and pollution and put unsustainable demands on water resources.
3) If current consumption patterns continue globally, the world's oil reserves would be depleted in less than 10 years. Renewable energy is the only option that can provide sustainable energy access for all.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer improvements to mood, focus, and overall feelings of well-being over time.
The document provides an overview of an investment manager's macro strategy and portfolio management process. It discusses:
1. The manager focuses on long-term profit opportunities brought about by an ever-increasing energy and commodity demand fueled by increasing population and accelerated industrialization.
2. They manage portfolios through dedicated sub-strategies including clean energy, water, agriculture, traditional energy, carbon and emissions trading, commodities and natural resources, and other hedge sectors.
3. The current timing is ideal for an experienced and diligent group of investors like themselves, as the cash flow rich integrated energy companies, sovereign wealth funds, utilities and technology companies around the world are spending vast amounts of money on these sectors.
In a tight labour market, job-seekers gain bargaining power and leverage it into greater job quality—at least, that’s the conventional wisdom.
Michael, LMIC Economist, presented findings that reveal a weakened relationship between labour market tightness and job quality indicators following the pandemic. Labour market tightness coincided with growth in real wages for only a portion of workers: those in low-wage jobs requiring little education. Several factors—including labour market composition, worker and employer behaviour, and labour market practices—have contributed to the absence of worker benefits. These will be investigated further in future work.
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Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
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3. Contents
Our thematic investment universe 3
Earth Wind & Fire Fund 4
AquaTerra Fund 6
Why invest in multi-manager funds? 7
Why invest in energy and natural resources? 8
Key people 9
Risk management 11
Investment strategy Q & A 12
Due diligence process 14
Additional information 16
4.
5. “We are at the forefront of a worldwide dynamic change.
The Energy Revolution will make a lasting difference for
generations to come and will bring economic
opportunities that are far greater and more far reaching
than anything that we have ever seen in the past.”
Lauralouise Duffy, CEO
1
6. Our thematic investment universe
Clean Natural
Energy Water Agriculture
Energy Resources
Wheat
Mining & Soybean
Solar Oil Infrastructure
Exploration Corn,
Cotton
Sugar
Precious &
Water
Wind Coal Rare Earth
Treatment
Metals Biofuel &
Edible Oil
Timber &
Hydro Gas Water Supply
Paper
Agri
Business
Building & Integrated Energy
Water Utilities
Grid Efficiency Utilities Commodities
Agri
Science
Waste to Refining Agriculture Waste to
Energy Services Commodities Energy
Land &
Farming
Exploration & Waste
Geothermal
Production Management
Fertilizer
Biofuels
Forestry
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7. The EARTH WIND & FIRE Fund is an actively managed, global macro, multi-
strategy, multi-manager investment fund focusing on the future of energy
through 8 segregated portfolios: clean energy, water, agriculture, energy,
natural resources, carbon, systematic trading and hedging.
Our broad spectrum approach to investing across the entire energy grid allows
us to diversify our strategy by geography, sector, asset class and themes. The
fund aims to provide our investors with an opportunity to participate in the
mega macro opportunities around the globe across the entire energy and
scarce resources spectrum while significantly reducing the extreme volatility
normally associated with these markets.
4
8. “We must protect and respect our planet. We have entered into a new
era of social and environmental awareness, one that will support the
sustainability of our energy, water and critical resources and preserve
them for generations to come.”
5 Lauralouise Duffy, CEO
9. Investing in the future of our planet and the most compelling fundamental mega macro trends
facing our world. This prudently managed multi manager fund harnesses the collective expertise
and resources of some of the world's premier niche managers focused on the growing
agriculture, water and scarce natural resources sectors.
6
10. Why invest in multi-manager funds?
• Easy to invest and track performance of one product that
gives access to a diverse group of niche boutique specialist
Ease Of managers around the world
Access • Provides access to funds that are closed or have investment
minimums in the millions
• Tactical asset allocation to global niche experts in their field
• Invest in emerging managers that outperform behemoth
Alpha
institutions
Generation
• Macro sector rotation: overweight positive themes,
underweight unfavorable sectors
• Deep due diligence: Qualitative, Quantitative, Forensic &
Operational
Reduced • Only work with top-tier counterparties & service providers
Risk
• Respected Administrator & Custodian mitigate any disaster
or fraud risk
• Investment pool diversified by asset type, strategy, sector
Reduced
and geography
Volatility • Strategy aims to reduce risk and downside volatility
• Capture alpha through portfolio and strategy diversity
Reduced
• Low correlations between portfolios drastically reduces
Drawdown drawdowns
Low correlations to most hedge fund, equity & commodity
Return
indices
Consistency
Since January 2007 portfolio achieved 79% positive months
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11. Why invest in energy and natural resources?
Population and income growth – the two most powerful forces behind
rising global demand for energy, water and natural resources.
Over the next 20 years… Global shift towards lower
carbon energy & CO2 use
• 1.4 billion projected increase in
population
• 100% projected increase in real income
• Disproportionately increasing demand
for energy, water, natural resources
• Relatively inelastic supply Weather & climate
• Forces up prices, increases investment, anomalies
provides opportunities
China, India & developing
world natural resource
consumption
Rapid industrialization &
urbanization of emerging
markets
Peak Oil vs. Peak Cheap Oil
Population growth of
79 million people/year
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7
12. Key people
ANRIC BLATT
Chairman
ANRIC BLATT
Group Chairman since establishment in 2005 Chairman
Principal activities: strategy allocation, portfolio New York, USA
management, manager research, due diligence,
new product development & structuring
Experienced specialist investor in energy, hedge
funds, systematic trading and commodities
Successfully built a number of multi-manager +1 212 570 7970 x 5603
fund management companies over past 15 years AB@globalfundexchange.com
LAURALOUISE DUFFY
CEO
LAURALOUISE DUFFY
Diverse 20 year career in finance and hedge funds CEO
Experience across multitude of asset classes, both New York, USA
emerging & developed markets
Extensive background in risk management,
manager due diligence, legal, compliance,
product structuring and development, and hedge
fund operational management +1 212 570 7970 x 5601
LLD@globalfundexchange.com
JIM MOORE
Director
Distinguished career in finance spanning almost JIM MOORE
40 years Director
Holds one of Wall Street’s longest multi-manager New York, USA
track records
Early pioneer of both discretionary and
systematic commodity trading
Extensive risk and return management skills
Special forces veteran +1 212 570 7970
JM@globalfundexchange.com
MICHAEL LEITH SMITH
Director
Over 40 years experience in the international MICHAEL LEITH SMITH
financial and business community Director
Extensive directorship experience Frankfurt, Germany
Versatile and far-reaching skill set
Wide-reaching global network
+49 173 948 993
9 MLS@globalfundexchange.com
13. NICHOLAS YEAGER
Chief Information Officer
Head of Quantitative Analysis NICHOLAS YEAGER
Dynamic 13 year career at the cross section of Chief Information Officer
technology and finance Head of Quantitative Analysis
Experience in quantitative portfolio optimization New York, USA
and risk management
In depth knowledge of computerized trading
systems, execution platforms,
Specialist in secure IT infrastructure & +1 212 570 7970 x 5599
communications, disaster recovery and data NY@globalfundexchange.com
retention
HEINI BERETTA
Portfolio Research Analyst
Sources new European based investment HEINI BERETTA
opportunities Portfolio Research Analyst
Conducts manager due diligence London, UK
Worked for over a decade with alternative
investments and complex derivatives at GAM,
Crédit Agricole & Lazard
Certifications include: Securities and Financial
Derivatives Representative, Investment +44 (0) 7798 855 858
Management Certificate HB@globalfundexchange.com
Member of CFA UK
LORRAINE KIMMEY
Financial Comptroller
Over 30 years of experience in the banking and LORRAINE KIMMEY
finance industry Financial Comptroller
Responsible for the auditing of trading and New York, USA
settlements
Day to day financial oversight of Global Fund
Exchange companies worldwide
+1 212 570 7970 x 5602
LK@globalfundexchange.com
APRIL LERNER
Research Analyst
Joined team in 2008 to specialize in global APRIL LERNER
energy and resources sectors Research Analyst
Holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from Amherst New York, USA
College
Research background in energy, environmental
economics, renewable energy
Honors thesis recognized by the Doshisha
University, Kyoto, Japan +1 212 570 7970 x 5598
AL@globalfundexchange.com
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14. Risk management
Risk Management Guidelines
• Allocation never exceeds 10% of underlying manager‟s AUM
• Only invest in funds with a diverse investor concentration
• Avoid funds that lack reasonable liquidity
• All assets are held in custody of independent custodian and externally administered
• Investment team follows strict order execution process – electronic draft entered,
approved by firm principals, final execution by independent custodian
Asset Allocation
• Macro strategy implemented through top-down strategic approach
• Asset class, geography, sector, strategy diversification without dilution
• Rigorous profit taking – avoid compressed risk by sector outperformance
• Deep qualitative, quantitative and forensic study of underlying portfolios and
advisors
Liquidity
• Liquidity is always considered before making an investment
• Liquidity of our portfolios is calculated monthly to ensure we can deliver
• Liquidity transparency is made available to our investors
• No leverage applied at fund of funds level.
Quantitative Analysis
• All portfolios subject to grueling stress tests
• Monthly portfolio optimization and advanced algorithms used to compare invested
vs. on-deck vs. watch list assets
• Proprietary database of hedge funds, market indices and ETFs updated monthly
• Data used to test various portfolio scenarios and investment weightings
• Monthly „Risk and Rank‟ report review of invested funds and >100 watch list funds,
all of which we have relationships with and are potential investments
• Weekly estimates of all invested funds to better monitor short term correlations,
estimate to final performance variance and force weekly contact with all managers
Qualitative Analysis
• Both scheduled and „surprise‟ on-site visits required prior to investment
• Investment team and operational staff are interviewed several times
• Qualitative team analyzes each potential fund, produces a detailed report and
assigns investment grade
• Complete background check on all key people conducted using premier security
forensic research consulting firm
• Full audit and verification of all fund counterparties in order to virtually eliminate
11 counterparty risk
15. Investment Strategy Q&A
What is driving new opportunity in this space?
Global policy changes, stimulus spending, subsidy programs, legislation emissions and
fuel restrictions are being implemented in developed and developing countries alike,
opening new opportunities for both emerging energy and cleaner forms of traditional
energy. Cash-flow rich integrated energy companies, sovereign wealth funds, pension
funds, utilities and technology companies worldwide are spending vast amounts of
money in the energy, commodity and natural resources sectors right now.
What first drew you to this strategy?
Every person needs the vital resources of energy, water and food. The stress on these
assets due to population growth, industrialization and finite / declining resources has
created a MUST outcome for the planet. At the same time, every developed country in
the world is focused on how to provide energy and food security for its people. Every
major corporation in the world is focused on the business opportunity and how to be a
part of it. We recognize that these sectors represent the mega macro trends for the next
decades and beyond.
How do you identify opportunities?
Our investment direction is primarily driven by our extensive macro research. We focus
on large, long term profit opportunities brought about by increasing demand for energy
and commodities, fuelled by increasing population and accelerated industrialization of
emerging economies. We track and capitalize on investment themes brought about by
global policy shifts, legislation and stimulus. We closely monitor the flow of capital into
these sectors.
Describe your typical allocation strategy.
Our portfolios are weighted accordingly across our three primary sectors:
Equity sensitive strategies (predominantly long-biased):
clean energy, water, agriculture
Commodity sensitive strategies (demand and policy sensitive):
energy, natural resources and carbon & emissions
Alpha/Trend sensitive strategies (showing negative bear market correlation to
equity sensitive strategies):
systematic traders, uncorrelated hedges, cash and equivalents.
How do you determine sector weights and allocation sizes?
We allocate capital to sectors that show the most potential, while taking profits or
reducing allocations to sectors that have already experienced significant outperformance.
The size of an allocation is impacted by the underlying manager‟s ability to deploy capital
profitably, manage risk and downside volatility. If our research indicates uncertain
times ahead for a particular sector, we proactively limit our exposure, and redistribute
capital to sectors that show more promise. Sector allocations and weightings are also
limited by our risk management policies. Positions are sized according to expected and
realized volatility. 12
16. “The World Water Council warns that humans are extracting fresh water
at rates up 100x the natural replenishment rate. Water and energy are
inextricably linked and so are the investment opportunities associated
with their scarcity.”
Anric Blatt, Chairman
17. Due diligence process
Complete legal document review Is this a sensibly conducted business?
Verification of service providers Compensation structure
Worst case scenario liquidity analysis Focus on references
Investigation of side pockets, side letters Threading key people
PROSPECTUS PEOPLE
• Fund Structure • The Organization
• Terms & Conditions • Ownership Structure
• Liquidity • Philosophy
• Reputation
• Key Man
PORTFOLIO PROCESS
• Useful Transparency • Investment Strategy
• Value add to sub portfolio • Risk Management
• Correlation • Decision making
• Risk & Return analysis • Operations
PERFORMANCE
• Track record
• Financial Statements
• Independent verification
• Regulatory reports
Do not take manager‟s word, verify Identification of core expertise
Analysis against peers Investment decision rules
Truly understand portfolio and be able to Do they stick to the rules?
value it independently Independent risk management?
Weekly estimates Robust process?
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18. “Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents.
It was loaned to you by your children.”
Kenyan Proverb
19. Additional Information
Manager & Service Provider Details
Investment manager Global Fund Exchange Ltd.
20 Genesis Close, P.O. Box 1344
Grand Cayman, KY1-1108
Cayman Islands
Administrator Deutsche Bank Alternative Fund Services
Custodian Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Ltd.
Auditor EisnerAmper LLP
Legal Advisors Walkers LLP - Cayman Tannenbaum – USA
Contact Information
Corporate Headquarters Global Fund Exchange
20 Audrey Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
United States of America
+1 212 570 7970
www.globalfundexchange.com
Manager email info@globalfundexchange.com
Service Provider
Deutsche Bank
www.db.com www.eisneramper.com
www.walkersglobal.com
www.dmsmanagement.ky www.thsh.com
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Global Fund Exchange Ltd. (the “Investment Manager”), potential investors are advised to read carefully the respective offering
documents (including any relevant underlying agreements) and the related subscription documents regarding the Fund when they
are available, and to consult with their tax, legal, ERISA and financial advisors. This document contains a preliminary summary of the
purpose and principal business terms of the Fund; this summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the more detailed discussions to be contained in the Fund’s offering documentation. The Investment Manager has the
ability in its sole discretion to change the strategies described herein. This document is being provided to you on a confidential basis
solely to assist you in deciding whether or not to proceed with a further investigation of the Fund. This material is provided for
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funds, including mutual fund requirements to provide certain periodic and standardized pricing and valuation information to
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strictly for speculative purposes. The Funds may invest outside of the United States, which may involve greater risk. Strategies
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may be identified by, among other things, the use of words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” or “estimates,” or the
negatives of these terms, and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements reflect the Investment Manager’s views as of such
date with respect to possible future events. Actual results could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a
result of factors beyond the Fund’s control. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. No party has an
obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements in this document. These materials should only be considered current as
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information provided by other funds or managers. Individual investors may not get the exact performance quoted above as the
interaction of fees, timing of investment and high-water mark may affect investors differently. Past performance is definitely not
indicative of future performance. There can be no assurance and no representation is made that the fund will make any profit, and
as with all investments, a total loss of principal may occur. Prospective investors should refer to the Confidential Offering
Memorandum of the fund for a detailed discussion of the risks and other considerations involved with making an investment in the
Fund. No representation is being made that the Fund will or is likely to achieve its objectives or will or will make any profits similar to
or will not incur substantial losses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The information in this presentation is not
intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations and clients should consult their own advisors
on such matters.