Regenerative Agriculture for the Green & Blue Economy with Christopher Wayne // Acumen

Climate & Conflict 2024 panel with remarks by Christopher Wayne, Associate Director, Investing in Agriculture, Acumen

Christopher supports smallholder agriculture and designs agricultural intelligence systems. He has worked internationally in Costa Rica and helped immigrant farmers in the U.S. Christopher emphasizes Acumen’s work with smallholder farmers in Colombia, where, despite significant risks, they view their efforts as essential for preventing future violence. Philanthropic funding, acting as first-loss capital, attracts key stakeholders, and their interventions have a powerful impact on communities, even in challenging environments.