From AI to Climate: A Future Built on Inclusion

September 23, 2025

As global leaders converge in New York for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week, the Council for Inclusive Capitalism is proud to be co-hosting an important roundtable with World Bank President Ajay Banga on navigating the AI transition to create long-term value and economic resilience. Whether we’re talking about AI, climate finance, or sustainable investing – the Council convenes these initiatives to include workers in the important decisions of business and policy makers as they shape our future. I’m inspired by the many examples of how principles of Inclusive Capitalism are driving real-world impact across sectors and continents.

In this newsletter, you’ll discover how Temasek proves that purpose-driven investing delivers exceptional returns while scaling decarbonization across Asia. At our partner organization the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance, the inaugural Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Fellow on Reimagining Nature Finance and Inclusive Capitalism Justin Adams shares his insights of how nature finance can empower communities and regenerate ecosystems. Building on that vision, in the US, the National Indian Carbon Coalition demonstrates how Indigenous leadership is revolutionizing conservation and nature finance – ensuring tribes retain ownership of carbon projects while funding schools, reclaiming lands, and building economic resilience.

These stories reflect a powerful truth: Inclusive Capitalism isn’t just a framework for addressing one challenge – it’s already driving collaboration, creativity, and results where it matters most.

The work ahead remains urgent, but whether at UNGA or with communities around the world, I am confident in the future we’re building together. We welcome introductions to others who may wish to join this journey at info@inclusivecapitalism.com

Onward,
Lynn Forester de Rothschild

UNGA 80 & CLIMATE WEEK NYC 2025

UNGA HQ NYC

As the world gathers in New York this September, the Council for Inclusive Capitalism will co-host a roundtable with World Bank President Ajay Banga on Navigating the AI Transition: Creating Long-term Value and Economic Resilience.

Beyond our roundtable, Council members will join events including the Clinton Global Initiative and the WBCSD Council Meeting. We’ve also created a dedicated hub featuring insights from our Steering Committee, perspectives on rebalancing the economy, and practical resources on just transition and nature finance.

➡️ Explore our events, insights, and resources shaping the future of inclusive capitalism.

INCLUSIVE CAPITALISM CASE STUDY: TEMASEK

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore and a Steering Committee member of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, with a S$389 billion (US$288 billion) portfolio as of March 31, 2024. A Purpose-driven organisation, its Purpose – “So Every Generation Prospers” – reflects its aspiration to help every generation thrive by empowering the well-being of people, portfolio companies, partners, communities, and the planet we share.

Sustainability is a core pillar of Temasek’s strategy, embedded in everything it does—from delivering sustainable long-term returns to shaping its portfolio and engaging companies to build sustainable businesses.

➡️ Read our case study to see how Temasek is operationalizing Inclusive Capitalism.

REIMAGINING NATURE FINANCE FOR INCLUSIVE CAPITALISM

Justin Adams has spent decades working at the intersection of business, finance, and environmental stewardship. Now, as the inaugural CBA Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Fellow for Reimagining Nature Finance and Inclusive Capitalism, he’s exploring how nature finance can be redesigned to serve both people and planet.

In this featured article, Justin shares powerful insights on the limits of current markets, the need to shift power and capital toward regenerative solutions, and the bold thinking required to build a nature-positive, inclusive economy.

➡️Read Justin Adams’ insights + exclusive Q&A on reimagining capital, trust, and the future of nature finance.

A CLOSE UP LOOK AT EQUITABLE CLIMATE FINANCE

Tribal nations have long been stewards of forests, wetlands, and grasslands—yet many have been excluded from the financial benefits of carbon markets. The National Indian Carbon Coalition (NICC) is changing that by ensuring that tribes retain full ownership and control over their carbon projects, allowing them to reinvest in conservation, infrastructure, and economic resilience.

From funding new schools to reclaiming ancestral lands, NICC is proving that carbon finance can be a tool for justice, not just offsetting emissions.

➡️Explore how National Indian Carbon Coalition is reshaping conservation finance for Indigenous communities.