On today's episode of the Climate Insiders podcast, we’re sitting down with Prof. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey, founder of The Landbanking Group. The Landbanking Group has the ambition to change the way we use land and reward nature globally. 

Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey is also the founder of SYSTEMIQ which is focused on transforming markets and business models in key economic systems: land use, materials, energy, finance and urban spaces.

This episode is a deep dive into:

- The role of nature in our economic systems.

- Why we need to preserve nature for future generations.

- How to shift from an extractive to a regenerative economic model.

- The potential for nature-based assets for the next generation and the economy. 

- The importance of Nature as Wealth and including natural capital on balance sheets.

- The problem with convincing the masses of the economic benefits of investing in nature.

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Show Notes: 

(00:00 ) Preview and Intro

(00:51 ) People Love Nature, Yet they Do Little to Protect it?

(03:54 ) Why Nature Capital is as Important as Human Capital 

(08:18 ) Decoding The Bretton Woods Approach

(10:49 ) Who is Responsible for Protecting Nature’s Capital and Bringing Economic Change?

(12:36 ) Why Nature Capital is a Risky Asset Class

(19:54 ) Why Modern Economic Models Might Need a Reset

(25:04 ) Nature on the Balance Sheet: Will Accountants Lead the Change?

(28:07 ) Importance of Educating the Masses on Nature Capital

(31:25 ) The Influence of Global Narratives in Protecting Nature Capital

(38:47 ) The Role of Consultants in Driving Change

(42:45 ) Systemic Change in Sustainability: The Role of Established Entities vs. Newcomers

(46:11 ) The Emerging Influence of the Middle East in Global Climate Strategy