James Kench

I work at the intersection of climate, nature and finance, focusing on making new markets work through strategy, partnerships, product development and commercial execution, with a strong emphasis on risk management and unlocking institutional capital flows into nature-based solutions. My background spans finance, law and risk across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas — I'm a UK-qualified attorney, management accountant, CFA Charterholder and a Biology & Chemistry graduate who never quite left the field. kita+2

Specialist in risk management for nature finance: I lead product development and partnerships to design risk-transfer and risk-management solutions that de-risk nature-based and carbon removal investments, helping unlock institutional capital at scale into high-integrity projects. kita+2

Cross-disciplinary professional background: combines formal legal qualification, management accounting (CIMA), scientific undergraduate training (natural sciences), and finance credentials (CFA) to operate at the intersection of law, finance and insurance for climate markets. theorg+2

International and portfolio management experience: has held leadership roles across Europe, Asia and the Americas, including senior portfolio solutions responsibilities at Marsh McLennan and executive roles within the Jardine group. theorg+2

Public educator, conference speaker and podcast guest: I regularly present at industry events and appear on sector podcasts to explain risk management for nature investments, the key risks across project and credit lifecycles, and how risk solutions can unlock institutional finance for nature and removal projects. yale+9