Climate, Supplied by Nature
Join Mombak, ZEG and Solfácil on the Union Square Ventures rooftop for an intimate gathering during Climate Week NYC, bringing together climate entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and journalists shaping the next generation of climate solutions.
The afternoon will begin with a rooftop reception with food and drinks, including wine. A chance to meet and connect before the discussions.
Through a series of short conversations, we’ll explore how high-integrity nature and energy solutions can move from ambition to implementation, supported by credible outcomes, long-term capital and growing market demand.
Hosted by Mombak, ZEG, Solfácil and Union Square Ventures.
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Beyond Solar: Battery-as-a-Service in Brazil
15 min / Fireside Chat
Fábio Carrara — Founder & CEO, Solfácil
In conversation with Jennifer Queen — Founder, Pina
Solfácil is moving beyond solar financing, with battery-as-a-service at the heart of its next chapter. Fábio Carrara will discuss how providing energy storage without upfront equipment costs can help businesses lower electricity bills and improve reliability—and how this fits into a broader energy platform.
From Offtake to Delivery: Scaling Carbon Removal in the Amazon
25 min / Panel Discussion
Gabriel Silva — CEO, Mombak
Enric Arderiu — Global Head of Environmental Products, Mercuria
Julia Strong — Founder & Executive Director, Symbiosis Coalition
Moderator: Graham Gibson — Co-editor, Americas, Carbon Pulse
What does it take to turn carbon-removal commitments into verified results? Bringing together developer, investor and buyer perspectives, the panel will explore verification, delivery risk and pricing—and how coordinated corporate demand can unlock investment in high-integrity carbon removal.
Degraded Land, Standing Forest: Rethinking Agribusiness and Climate in the Amazon
25 min / Panel Discussion
Caio Zini — VP, ZEG
Luiz Fernando Laranja — CEO, Caaporã
Sarah Heard — Senior Director, BeZero
Moderator: Eduardo Laviano — Climate Journalist
Can agricultural production grow while forests remain standing? The panel will explore how greater productivity on degraded land, forest conservation and carbon-market integrity can create commercially viable alternatives that deliver credible, measurable climate benefits.