#163 Rockefeller’s $1B for Climate, Nature-Based Solutions, Philanthropic Capital, & More w/ Thomas Belazis (Rockefeller Foundation)

Today, we are speaking with a representative of the legendary Rockefeller Foundation. For those unaware, this foundation is one of the oldest well-organized institutions of its type and has been responsible for a massive number of efforts over the past 100 years. 

Our guest is Thomas Belazis, Director of Innovative Finance. He runs their Climate & Impact Investing arm. 

Some of the notable things we cover today are... 

Their $1bn Climate and Net Zero CommitmentsHow they end up unlocking a lot of other capital when they investAnd why high integrity in EVERY investment matters because of the weight their name carries 

Enjoy this episode with Thomas from The Rockefeller Foundation. 🌱🌎

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Topics:
**What Thomas Does at TRF
**TRF’s $1bn Climate & Net Zero Commitment 
**Why Nature-Based Solutions
**Catalytic Capital & Unlocking Funding 
**The Role of Philanthropy in Climate 
**Flexible Investment Approach 
**His Career Journey and Mentorship 
**Collaboration with Elemental Excelerator 
**Future Projects 
**Emerging Market Interest 
**Global Ambitions

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**Thomas Belazis | The Rockefeller Foundation
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