Latin America is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, holding nearly 60% of terrestrial life, in addition to abundant freshwater and marine diversity [UNEP]. It is also home to numerous climatetech entrepreneurs, developing solutions for protecting nature, supporting more sustainable consumption & production, and driving more circular and inclusive economies.

What is the best way to nurture and grow the region's burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem and help transform these ideas into nature-and people-positive companies?

Join us as we talk with Felipe Gonzalez Rosas, Climate Entrepreneurship Director at Tec de Monterrey, leading CATA1.5°T's work in Latin America. We will hear about Felipe's journey as a climate entrepreneur himself to now leading this regional platform, and the important role that collaboration, partnerships, and a team-first approach place in building a sustainable venture ecosystem.

Citation:

UNEP-WCMC (2016) The State of Biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean: A mid-term review of progress towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK

Mentioned in Today's Episode:

CATA1.5°T's Report "Climate Tech Venture Landscape Report for Latin America & the Caribbean": Link Here

CATA1.5°T: Here

Tec de Monterrey: Here

Climate KIC: Here

GIZ: Here

Felipe Gonzalez Rosas: LinkedIn

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Entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation ecosystems — each play a critical role in galvanizing climate action and protecting nature and biodiversity.

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In this series, we will speak with frontline entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, ecosystem partners looking to drive meaningful impact for nature and communities. Each episode, we will dig into their observations, insights, lessons learned to share perspectives from different geographies, and distill real lessons that can help you with your own initiatives.

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