Untangling Climate Finance

Gordian Knot Strategies
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Untangling Climate Finance is a podcast from Gordian Knot Strategies that explores the dynamic field of climate change finance. Join the host, Jay Tipton, as he talks with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, impact investing, policy, MRV tech, and much more. Visit www.gordianknotstrategies.com to learn more about the company.

  1. APR 8

    Sliced 63: IFNF Insights Brief No. 2 of 5: The TRARO Framework

    Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Sliced 63: IFNF Insights Brief No. 2 of 5: The TRARO Framework – Seven Elements That Predict Capital Mobilization In this edition of SLICED, we continue our five-part IFNF Insights Brief Series. Brief No. 2 introduces the TRARO Framework — seven elements that predict whether a conservation finance project will actually mobilize capital — and what separates high scorers from those that stall. A new IFNF brief drops every month so keep an eye out next month for No. 3. -- 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: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/ 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.

    7 min

  2. MAR 23

    Sliced 62: IFNF Insights Brief No. 1 of 5: From Concept to Capital – Bridging the Readiness Gap

    Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Sliced 62: IFNF Insights Brief No. 1 of 5: From Concept to Capital – Bridging the Readiness Gap In this edition of SLICED, we launch a five-part IFNF Insights Brief Series produced by Gordian Knot Strategies, with support from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities. Brief No. 1 explores the gap between projects that are investment worthy and those that are truly investment ready, and what it takes to cross it. A new IFNF brief drops every month so keep an eye out next month for No. 2. -- 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: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/ 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.

    7 min
  3. S4 E3: Building a Culture of Doing Good with Ignacio Barriendos Hoppichler

    MAR 17

    S4 E3: Building a Culture of Doing Good with Ignacio Barriendos Hoppichler

    Season 4, Episode 3: Building a Culture of Doing Good with Ignacio Barriendos Hoppichler In this episode, Jay connects with Ignacio Barriendos Hoppichler, CEO and Founder of DoGood People, to explore why employee engagement is one of the most underleveraged tools in the climate transition, and how activating people inside companies can turn sustainability strategies into real, daily action. Ignacio shares how DoGood works with enterprises like Amazon Web Services, Mastercard, Victoria’s Secret and more to translate complex ESG commitments into simple, trackable habits for employees, why disengaged workforces are a bigger threat than a bad sustainability report, and what it takes to build a genuine culture of doing good from the inside out. He also shares his vision for taking DoGood global, including a newly launched program with KPMG Canada. Give it a listen to learn why people are a key piece in climate finance. Resources: DoGood People: https://www.dogoodpeople.com/Ignacio Barriendos Hoppichler: i.barriendos@dogoodpeople.com -- 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, 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.com⁠ Credits: The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠. Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠.

    31 min

  4. MAR 10

    Sliced 61: Turning Urban Forests Into Climate Assets: City Forest Carbon+ Credits For Sale

    Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Sliced 61: Turning Urban Forests Into Climate Assets: City Forest Carbon+ Credits For Sale In this edition of SLICED, we announce Gordian Knot Strategies' partnership with City Forest Credits and their Project Operators to officially launch the commercialization of City Forest Carbon+ Credits - a premium class of urban forest carbon assets backed by ICROA endorsement, top-tier independent ratings, and a compelling human impact story. Our joint work aims to connect corporate buyers with high-integrity, community-based credits from 65+ projects across 20+ American cities, as CFC advances its mission to turn urban forests into lasting climate assets. If you're interested in buying City Forest Carbon+ Credits, please email Jay Tipton at jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com -- 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: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/ 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.

    7 min

  5. FEB 24

    Sliced 60: TransEnergy Global Partners with Gordian Knot Strategies for Energy Transition Credit Price Discovery

    Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Sliced 60: TransEnergy Global Partners with Gordian Knot Strategies for Energy Transition Credit Price Discovery In this edition of SLICED, we announce TransEnergy Global’s collaboration with Gordian Knot Strategies to launch a market price discovery effort for Energy Transition Credits - an emerging and underdeveloped class of avoided-emissions assets. Their joint work aims to bring clarity to pricing, credibility, and market pathways as TransEnergy Global advances its energy transition projects. Media Contact: TransEnergy Global Duncan Ward Executive Director duncan@transenergy-global.com Gordian Knot Strategies Jay Tipton Senior Director jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com -- 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: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/ 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.

    4 min
  6. S4 E2: Mark McPherson on City Forest Credits and Human Impact

    FEB 17

    S4 E2: Mark McPherson on City Forest Credits and Human Impact

    Season 4, Episode 2: Mark McPherson on City Forest Credits and Human Impact In this episode, Jay connects with Mark McPherson, Founder and Executive Director of City Forest Credits, to explore why urban forests are one of the most undervalued forms of climate infrastructure, and how carbon finance can help protect them before they’re lost. Mark explains how urban forests deliver climate, health, and equity benefits directly where people live and how City Forest Credits developed human-centered “Carbon+” protocols to address that gap. They also discuss why preserving existing urban forests - and avoiding emissions today - is just as critical as long-term carbon removals. They touch on who is buying urban forest carbon credits - including companies like REI and Airbnb, as well as professional sports teams such as the Minnesota Wild and Pittsburgh Penguins - what makes these credits premium despite their smaller volumes, and why demand certainty remains one of the biggest barriers to scaling impact.  Mark also shares real-world examples of projects where carbon finance helped preserve threatened forests near cities - projects that may not have survived otherwise. Give it a listen to learn how urban forests connect climate action to human well-being, and what it will take to mobilize capital at the scale cities need. Resources: City Forest Credits: https://www.cityforestcredits.org/Preservation Protocol: https://www.cityforestcredits.org/carbon-credits/carbon-protocols/Project Portfolio: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/6404da1948fc4b43b7dc463f961b0005If you are interested in purchasing Carbon+ Credits, please message Jay at: jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com-- 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.com⁠ Credits: The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠. Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠.

    43 min

  7. FEB 9

    Sliced 59: Europe is Defining Carbon Removals and International Credits

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Sliced 59: Europe is Defining Carbon Removals and International Credits In this edition of SLICED, we look at two EU announcements that could reshape carbon markets - new standards for permanent carbon removals and a consultation on post-2030 Article 6 credit use, and how these are clarifying supply while leaving demand and market integration still to be decided. - - 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: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/ 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.

    6 min

  8. JAN 26

    Sliced 58: GKS Supports Capital Mobilization & Market Readiness for Liberia’s Carbon Markets Authority

    Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Sliced 58: GKS Supports Capital Mobilization & Market Readiness for Liberia’s Carbon Markets Authority In this edition of SLICED, Gordian Knot Strategies announces its partnership with the Carbon Markets Authority (CMA) of the Government of Liberia, focusing on raising funds and providing technical support for the CMA, to help stand up Liberia's carbon market infrastructure. -- 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: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/ 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.

    4 min
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Untangling Climate Finance is a podcast from Gordian Knot Strategies that explores the dynamic field of climate change finance. Join the host, Jay Tipton, as he talks with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, impact investing, policy, MRV tech, and much more. Visit www.gordianknotstrategies.com to learn more about the company.

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  • Creator
    Gordian Knot Strategies
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gordian Knot Strategies
  • Show Website
    Untangling Climate Finance

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