Featured Pathways

More pathways

The Science of Climate Change

Climate change is no longer a distant threat or just a possibility, it is now a reality for all of us. In this pathway, Kevin Trenberth, a renowned climatologist, delves into the science behind climate change. He first introduces the climate system, its main components and forces.

Tackling the Plastic Crisis

Plastic pollution is by far the biggest threat to our oceans and this remains an incredibly tough problem to solve. Plastic credits could potentially serve as one of the much needed solutions for this crisis.

More pathways

Ready to get started?

Our Platform

Expert led content

+1,000 expert presented, on-demand video modules

Learning analytics

Keep track of learning progress with our comprehensive data

Interactive learning

Engage with our video hotspots and knowledge check-ins

Testing & certification

Gain CPD / CPE credits and professional certification

Managed learning

Build, scale and manage your organisation’s learning

Integrations

Connect Sustainability Unlocked to your current platform

Featured Content

More featured content

The Scale of the Net Zero Challenge

The price of meeting net zero is estimated to be between $100-150 trillion over the next 30 years. Regardless of this cost, we need to reach net zero before climate change does irreversible damage to the environment and the economy.

ESG, Sustainability and Impact Jargon Buster

ESG, sustainability, impact… they all just mean green, right? Not quite. Despite being used often interchangeably, there are distinct differences between these terms.

More featured content

Ready to get started?

Featured Pathways

More pathways

The Science of Climate Change

Climate change is no longer a distant threat or just a possibility, it is now a reality for all of us. In this pathway, Kevin Trenberth, a renowned climatologist, delves into the science behind climate change. He first introduces the climate system, its main components and forces.

Tackling the Plastic Crisis

Plastic pollution is by far the biggest threat to our oceans and this remains an incredibly tough problem to solve. Plastic credits could potentially serve as one of the much needed solutions for this crisis.

More pathways

Ready to get started?

Our Platform

Expert led content

+1,000 expert presented, on-demand video modules

Learning analytics

Keep track of learning progress with our comprehensive data

Interactive learning

Engage with our video hotspots and knowledge check-ins

Testing & certification

Gain CPD / CPE credits and professional certification

Managed learning

Build, scale and manage your organisation’s learning

Integrations

Connect Sustainability Unlocked to your current platform

Featured Content

More featured content

The Scale of the Net Zero Challenge

The price of meeting net zero is estimated to be between $100-150 trillion over the next 30 years. Regardless of this cost, we need to reach net zero before climate change does irreversible damage to the environment and the economy.

ESG, Sustainability and Impact Jargon Buster

ESG, sustainability, impact… they all just mean green, right? Not quite. Despite being used often interchangeably, there are distinct differences between these terms.

More featured content

Ready to get started?

Ready to get started?

Regenerative Agriculture for Cooling the Planet

Regenerative Agriculture for Cooling the Planet

Koen van Seijen

In this video, Koen van Seijen explores the concept of regenerative landscapes and their potential to cool the planet. He discusses the crucial role of regeneration in stabilising our climate, alongside the need for rapid emission reductions. The video highlights the importance of understanding how we can leverage ecological principles to restore ecosystems and the investments required to achieve these goals.

In this video, Koen van Seijen explores the concept of regenerative landscapes and their potential to cool the planet. He discusses the crucial role of regeneration in stabilising our climate, alongside the need for rapid emission reductions. The video highlights the importance of understanding how we can leverage ecological principles to restore ecosystems and the investments required to achieve these goals.

Speak to an expert

Speak to an expert today to access this and all of the content on our platform.

Regenerative Agriculture for Cooling the Planet

8 mins 28 secs

Key learning objectives:

  • Understand the significance of cooling the planet through regeneration

  • Outline practical strategies for regenerating landscapes through agriculture

  • Identify investment opportunities that can support large-scale regeneration projects

  • Understand how to mobilise regenerative practices

Overview:

What if restoring landscapes could help cool our planet instead of contributing to its warming? As climate change accelerates, we need to explore innovative solutions to stabilise our environment. The regeneration of land and sea at scale can be a great way to combat climate change. Understand how the earth’s keystone species, such as humans, can use our influence to foster life and biodiversity. Discover the importance of land regeneration and the investment opportunities that can emerge from this critical undertaking.

Speak to an expert

Speak to an expert today to access this and all of the content on our platform.

Summary
Why is cooling the planet crucial in today’s climate crisis?

With the planet experiencing rising temperatures, finding effective cooling solutions is more critical than ever. Research indicates that increasing vegetation such as trees and plants, has a direct cooling effect on the atmosphere. Just as the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone changed local ecosystems, humans can play a keystone role in restoring ecological balance. 

What strategies can we employ to achieve large-scale regeneration?

Starting with agriculture, which occupies over 50% of habitable land, we can leverage regenerative practices to revive degraded areas. For instance, southern Spain once enjoyed predictable rainfall, but extensive development and deforestation have created desert-like conditions. By restoring natural water cycles and reintroducing vegetation, we can potentially reverse these trends and bring back rainfall within a few years.

What investment opportunities exist in the regenerative landscape?

Investors can support farmland restoration through specialised funds that aim to regenerate agricultural land while achieving financial returns. Technologies such as remote sensing can guide these restoration efforts by pinpointing the best areas for intervention. Combining public and private funding will be essential to initiate these projects and ensure their success.

How do we mobilise support for regenerative practices?

Advancing regeneration requires collaboration across various stakeholders, including farmers, investors, and governments. The shift towards regeneration is not just a task for individuals but a collective effort to create a sustainable future. By embracing our capacity to facilitate life on Earth, we can transition from a destructive model to one that actively supports ecological health.

The journey to cooling the planet through regeneration is challenging but holds immense potential. With the right investments, innovative thinking, and collaborative action, we can pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Speak to an expert

Speak to an expert today to access this and all of the content on our platform.

Koen van Seijen

Koen van Seijen

Koen van Seijen is a regenerative agriculture and food expert, has been exploring the carbon sequestration potential of regenerative farming since 2011. He is the founder and host of the Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast. In the last decade through 300 podcast interviews with investors, fund managers, scientists, entrepreneurs and farmers, Koen explored the role of money and entrepreneurship all over the world in regenerating soils, ecosystems and communities. Koen also works at Toniic, a global community of asset owners seeking deeper positive net impact across the capital spectrum. Toniic members consist of around 500 high net wealth individuals, family offices, and foundations, who are deepening their impact in over 25 countries.

There are no available Videos from "Koen van Seijen"