Bill Green, managing partner at Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, joins host Deborah Kidd, CFA, director, Global Industry Standards at CFA Institute, to discuss how climate change is reshaping risks and opportunities in critical infrastructure. He explains why infrastructure assets are uniquely exposed to what he calls the “triple threat” of physical, regulatory, and political risks—and why investing in climate-resilient infrastructure can be a pathway to more profitable infrastructure investing. From innovative models like “water-as-a-service” to shifting data center demand closer to renewable energy sources, Bill shares his insights into the future of infrastructure investing.

How do climate events, transition risks, and insurance costs shape the future of commercial mortgage-backed securities? Daniel Warcholak, CFA, Head of Capital Markets at Basis Investment Group, shares his perspective on how extreme weather events, sustainability transitions, and green incentives like LEED certification and C-PACE financing are reshaping investment strategies. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in securitized real estate debt, Daniel highlights the financial implications of climate risks and the opportunities emerging for investors.
Listen now to gain insights into how sustainability considerations are transforming real estate debt and capital markets.

In this episode, Paul Moody interviews Clare Brook, a veteran of 24 years in sustainable finance who now leads Blue Marine Foundation. In their conversation Clare reflects on her journey from managing ESG funds and co-founding an investment firm to running an NGO dedicated to protecting the blue planet.

Clare and Paul dive into innovative ways finance can accelerate marine conservation. They discuss cutting-edge mechanisms like blue bonds and debt-for-nature swaps that can funnel significant funding to ocean protection in countries that need it most . Clare also introduces the idea of biodiversity credits, a new tool for valuing restored ecosystems and attracting investment into projects from seagrass meadows to coral reefs . She explains how blending public, private, and philanthropic capital can help scale these solutions, even as she acknowledges the challenges of aligning investor expectations with conservation realities.

Finally, Clare leaves listeners with an urgent yet hopeful call to action: finance professionals have a pivotal opportunity to drive meaningful impact in this space. Whether it’s backing transformative marine projects or simply using their influence to raise awareness.