ESG Decoded Podcast · 2026-04-14 · 29 min
In this episode, Anna Stablum talks with Natasha Garcha , Senior Director of Sustainable Finance at Impact Investment Exchange , to discuss how capital markets can tackle climate challenges at scale. From innovative bond structures to real-world deployment in emerging markets, Natasha explains how finance can move beyond theory and start delivering measurable outcomes, including instruments like orange bonds, which originated in Asia and are designed to channel capital toward women’s empowerment alongside climate resilience. The conversation also connects climate pressures, resource scarcity, and global instability - highlighting why the way capital is allocated today will shape long-term economic and social resilience. During this episode, you will learn: • How orange bonds are designed and why they’re gaining traction globally • What makes blended finance effective in mobilizing private capital • How impact data can directly influence investment risk and returns • Why climate, capital flows, and global stability are more connected than they appear Don’t miss an episode -
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