About Carolyn Ching
Carolyn Ching serves as the Director of Food and Forests at Ceres, where she leads research on natural climate solutions and the voluntary carbon market, and supports the Nature Action 100 initiative.
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Carolyn Ching holds the position of Director of Food and Forests at Ceres, an organization focused on integrating sustainability into capital markets. In her role, she spearheads research initiatives exploring the business case for nature action and the utilization of natural climate solutions alongside the voluntary carbon market. She plays a pivotal role in supporting Nature Action 100, a global investor-led initiative aimed at driving corporate action and ambition concerning nature loss. Carolyn has authored several influential reports, including two on natural climate solutions and the voluntary carbon market for Ceres, as well as a collaborative guide with Nature Action 100 titled ‘Exploring Nature Impacts and Dependences: A Field Guide to Eight Key Sectors.’ Her expertise has also led her to be a featured speaker at numerous global climate and nature conferences. Prior to her current role, she was instrumental at Verra in the development and expansion of the Verified Carbon Standard. Based in Seattle, Carolyn enjoys engaging with nature through biking, hiking, and skiing.
About Ceres
Ceres is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with investors, companies, and policymakers to promote sustainability and climate solutions, focusing on integrating sustainable practices into businesses and advocating for effective climate policies.