Colin Porteous

Colin Porteous is the Chief Investment Officer at Peace Parks Foundation, a conservation organization focused on protecting and restoring biodiversity in southern Africa.2 He is a highly experienced investment professional who has combined his financial expertise with a passion for conservation and social impact.34

In his role at Peace Parks Foundation, Porteous is responsible for:

1. Guiding the organization's investment strategies to support conservation efforts
2. Applying his financial acumen to create commercial outcomes for conservation investments5
3. Contributing to the foundation's efforts in biodiversity protection and restoration1

Professional Background

Porteous brings a wealth of experience from the investment sector to his role in conservation. His expertise spans:

• Conservation finance
• Renewable energy
• Social impact investing

Contributions to Biodiversity Measurement

As part of Peace Parks Foundation's partnership with UBP (Union Bancaire Privée), Porteous has been instrumental in:

• Sharing insights on biodiversity measurement and restoration
• Helping guide companies in disclosing more accurate data on nature
• Supporting the implementation of the UN's Global Biodiversity Framework and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)1

Conservation Impact

Under Porteous's financial leadership, Peace Parks Foundation has achieved significant conservation milestones, including:

• Rewilding 18,163 animals to protected areas across southern Africa
• Supporting the 30x30 target to preserve 30% of the Earth's terrestrial and marine spaces by 2030
• Tracking and evidencing measurable contributions to the Global Biodiversity Framework1

Colin Porteous's unique combination of financial expertise and conservation passion positions him as a key figure in innovative conservation finance, helping to bridge the gap between the corporate world and biodiversity protection efforts.