May 27, 2021

Regenerative Development to Mitigate Climate Change – “Common Earth’s Path to Sustainability”

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Podcast episode with Milbank partners Allan Marks and Russell Jacobs and Common Earth’s CEO and Founder Rola Khoury 

 

 

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ESG Series #4:  Regenerative development enhances sustainability and resilience through a sophisticated understanding of how all living systems are interconnected. Linking diverse people and places through international scientific alliances and hands-on local projects (like regenerative finance, convenings at the Commonwealth of Nations, and Project CETI with whales) creates innovative, long-term solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change.

In this episode, Milbank partner Russell Jacobs and podcast host Allan Marks speak with Rola Khoury of UK-based charity Common Earth to understand how a more systemic, inclusive approach to valuing nature and biodiversity can create ecological, social, and economic benefits on land and in the seas. They also explore how new technologies and ancient wisdom work together for a healthier planet.

About the Speakers

Rola Khoury is the CEO & Founder of Common Earth, a UK-based nonprofit that supports regenerative development and the restoration of ecosystems, and helps make nations and their communities sustainable and resilient to climate change.

Russell Jacobs is a partner in the London office of Milbank and a member of the firm’s Tax Group.

Podcast host Allan Marks is one of the world's leading project finance lawyers. He advises developers, investors, lenders, and underwriters around the world in the development and financing of complex energy and infrastructure projects, as well as related acquisitions, restructurings and capital markets transactions. Mr. Marks also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley at both the Law School and the Haas School of Business.