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Before the Flood: Nature as an Asset Class

March 19, 2025/inClimate & Sustainability, Conferences, Economic Empowerment, Insurance in a Changing World

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Before the Flood: Nature as an Asset Class

March 19, 2025/inClimate & Sustainability, Conferences, Economic Empowerment, Insurance in a Changing World

Paul van Zyl along with partners from Howden, The National Trust, The Crown Estate, and Flood Re announce about a collaborative effort to fight floods

Conduit CEO and co-Founder Paul van Zyl announces the launch of Reflood, a coalition of organizations, landowners, and insurers united in expanding natural flood management. Reflood aims to use innovative finance to scale the use of wetlands and other nature-based solutions to combat flooding and protect communities, homes, and infrastructure from climate risks.

The coalition includes Howden, Zurich, Flood Re, The Crown Estate, and The National Trust. The partnership is a key initiative within The Conduit’s Solutions Agenda, supporting a sustainable and resilient future.

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