Untangling Climate Finance

Tuesday, June 10, 2025Sliced: Protecting Grasslands with Climate FinanceThis edition spotlights grasslands - vital yet vanishing ecosystems that store carbon, support biodiversity, and feed over a billion people. We explore how climate finance is helping restore them, from carbon markets to catalytic capital. and highlight the Savory Institute’s groundbreaking EOV model driving outcome-based impact on the ground.--Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠. Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025Sliced: Why Smart Investments Start with Ecological UnderstandingIn this edition, we explore the hidden risks of planting the wrong trees in the wrong places. Using Galicia’s wildfire-prone eucalyptus forests as a case study, we dive into why due diligence is essential in nature-based investments. Not all green solutions are created equal - ecological context matters.--Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠. Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

In this episode, Jay speaks with Chris Slater, CEO & Founder of Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company, to explore how insurance is becoming a cornerstone of climate finance and a key enabler for carbon project development. They discuss how carbon insurance is reducing financial risk, unlocking investment, and helping climate projects scale faster and more securely.Chris breaks down how Oka’s insurance products - like Pre-Payment Protect and Non-Payment Protect - are designed to work alongside banks, investors, and impact funds to structure deals and support capital flow into high-quality carbon projects. He also talks about why project developers carry most of the risk in today’s markets, and how Oka is shifting that burden through tailored coverage.Give it a listen to learn how risk mitigation is driving climate finance forward, and why insurance might be the unlock the carbon markets have been waiting for.--About:Untangling Climate Finance⁠ explores the dynamic field of climate change finance through conversations with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more.If you have any questions, comments, a future guest recommendation, or are interested in joining Jay for an episode, please shoot him a message at: ⁠jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com⁠Credits:The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠.It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠.Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠. 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025Sliced: Biomass StorageIn this edition, we explore Biomass Storage - an emerging solution in carbon dioxide removal. With innovations in terrestrial and marine storage, biomass is quickly becoming a player in the path to net-zero.--Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠. Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

In this episode, Jay speaks with Kelly Cain, Senior Program & Policy Strategist for the National Indian Carbon Coalition, to explore how Indigenous communities are leading the way in carbon markets and climate finance. They discuss how carbon projects can support land reclamation, community infrastructure, and long-term stewardship - all while reinforcing tribal sovereignty and sustainability.Kelly shares the story behind the Tribal Carbon and Co-Benefit Tool, a powerful GIS-based platform that helps quantify the ecological and social impacts of carbon projects. He also talks about the importance of data sovereignty, trust-building, and why tribal nations are uniquely positioned to lead in nature-based climate solutions.Give it a listen to learn how Indigenous-led carbon projects are impacting climate finance and delivering real impact on the ground!Show Resources:The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa is Stewarding Healthy Forests: https://youtu.be/-8Rpd6DHxaw?si=LObAFg7R__w6Tn6O--About:⁠Untangling Climate Finance⁠ explores the dynamic field of climate change finance through conversations with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more.If you have any questions, comments, a future guest recommendation, or are interested in joining Jay for an episode, please shoot him a message at: ⁠jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com⁠Credits:The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠.It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠.Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠. 

Tuesday, April 15, 2025Sliced: Pricing the Carbon of Marine ShippingIn this episode of Sliced, we explore the landmark new carbon pricing policy placed on maritime shipping set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).--Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠. Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025Sliced: Enhanced Rock Weathering - A Growing Climate SolutionIn this episode of Sliced, we explore Enhanced Rock Weathering, a carbon credit type that has been growing rapidly in both interest and investment in the past twelve months. --Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠. Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

Tuesday, May 6, 2025Sliced: Philanthropy Meets ReturnsIn this edition of Sliced, we dive into the powerful intersection of philanthropy and impact investing. As the climate crisis escalates, the shortage of climate finance demands innovative approaches - and combining philanthropy with impact investments could be a game-changer. From early-stage grants to catalytic investments, blending these tools can drive deeper, more lasting environmental and social impact. --Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠. Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

In this episode, Jay speaks with Sacha Spector, Ph.D., Program Director for the Environment at the Doris Duke Foundation, to explore how philanthropy is shaping conservation finance and climate-smart solutions. They discuss how strategic funding, policy advocacy, and collaboration are driving impact in land protection, Indigenous-led conservation, and forest restoration.Sacha shares how DDF is helping scale climate-smart forestry, build a national consensus for conservation, and navigate challenges in financing nature-based solutions. He also highlights the evolving role of philanthropy in filling gaps left by shifting federal policies.Tune in to learn how independent capital can drive bold climate action and accelerate nature-based solutions!Show Resources:9th American Forest Congress: https://forestcongress.org/The SNAPP Innovation Hub: https://snappartnership.net/get-involved/our-open-calls-for-proposals/--About:⁠Untangling Climate Finance⁠ explores the dynamic field of climate change finance through conversations with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more.If you have any questions, comments, a future guest recommendation, or are interested in joining Jay for an episode, please shoot him a message at: ⁠jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com⁠Credits:The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠.It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠.Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠. 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Sliced: Carbon Market Opportunities for Everyday InvestorsIn this episode of Sliced, we explore how platforms like Homaio and CRBN Trade are opening carbon markets to everyday investors. Learn how you can invest in European Union Allowances (EUAs) and carbon credits to align profit with climate action.(Past) Episode: A Veteran's Take on Carbon Markets - Insights with David AntonioliSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/29CcqEbDEKLN7dNp5TFfJ3?si=VYZcUcMSRKKNBQk6MhhdQAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-veteran-perspective-on-carbon-markets-insights/id1702400955?i=1000638472920--Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here. And if you want to receive Sliced to your inbox, click ⁠here⁠. Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.