Climate Finance Insights: Future Challenges & Opportunities with Trenton Allen
In the newest installment of the “What the…?” video series, 3BL features a compelling discussion with Trenton Allen, Managing Director and CEO of Sustainable Capital Advisors, on the pressing topic of climate finance.
As climate change accelerates and the future of federal funding remains uncertain, Allen joins host Mary Mazzoni to examine the shifting financial landscape and the communities most at risk. Their conversation delves into the consequences of interrupted federal support and explores how nonprofits and local governments can remain resilient through ongoing challenges.
Drawing from his extensive background in finance, Allen shares a realistic yet hopeful outlook, highlighting ways to foster innovation and build resilience. He underscores the broad-reaching impact of climate issues, stating, “Climate isn’t an environmental issue. It’s an economic issue, it’s a health issue, it’s a family issue.”
Highlights from the episode include:
As climate change accelerates and the future of federal funding remains uncertain, Allen joins host Mary Mazzoni to examine the shifting financial landscape and the communities most at risk. Their conversation delves into the consequences of interrupted federal support and explores how nonprofits and local governments can remain resilient through ongoing challenges.
Drawing from his extensive background in finance, Allen shares a realistic yet hopeful outlook, highlighting ways to foster innovation and build resilience. He underscores the broad-reaching impact of climate issues, stating, “Climate isn’t an environmental issue. It’s an economic issue, it’s a health issue, it’s a family issue.”
Highlights from the episode include:
- The broader implications of unstable federal funding on community-based initiatives
- The role of climate finance in reducing energy costs and boosting local economies
- The continued relevance of tools like municipal bonds and CDFI capital
- Success stories from places like New Orleans and Marin County that showcase climate finance in practice
This episode offers valuable insights for sustainability professionals, nonprofit leaders, and anyone interested in the real-world benefits of equitable climate action.
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