Monetizing Nature-Based Services: Unlocking the Value of Mexico and Central America’s Natural Capital

28 Oct 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • How developed is Mexico and Central America’s natural capital market? What opportunities are there for investors to use their funds to finance a transition towards more sustainable food production systems?
  • How are carbon markets and ecosystem service payments changing incentives for climate-smart agriculture? To what extent are Mexican producers taking advantage of carbon and biodiversity credits, and what more must be done to facilitate their access to these additional income streams?
  • How advanced is Mexico’s carbon tax framework? Which states have been pioneering these regulations, and what lessons can Mexico learn from countries that have implemented regulations nationally?
  • How can nature-based climate bonds and blended finance mechanisms be structured to attract large-scale investment, and how can financial returns be linked to independently verified sustainability outcomes? What role do satellite data and AI play in monitoring ecosystem outcomes?
Chairperson
Laura Ortiz Montemayor
Laura Ortiz Montemayor, General Partner - REGENERA VENTURES
Speakers
Hector Martinez
Hector Martinez, Founder - LOOM CAPITAL
Alberto Gómez-Obregón
Alberto Gómez-Obregón, Managing Partner - CO_ CAPITAL
Isabel Gallo Pliego
Isabel Gallo Pliego, General Manager and Cofounder Ponterra Mexico - PONTERRA
Eduardo Piquero
Eduardo Piquero, General Director - MÉXICO2