#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... 

1. Their $1bn Climate and Net Zero Commitments
2. How they end up unlocking a lot of other capital when they invest
3. And 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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