Nature's Ledger

Deborah Lehr welcomes Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin to the podcast to discuss the fundamental questions shaping the future of development and global finance: How do we properly value nature in the economy, and what happens when we fail to do so? Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, a leading global voice on sustainable development and climate finance, also shares insights from his latest book, Policy-Driven Climate and...

Whales have immense ecological and economic value. They store and move carbon. They feed and fertilize oceans. They influence entire ecosystems. And yet, many species are struggling to survive and thrive. Can decoding the language of whales help us protect them? To answer this question and more, Deborah Lehr welcomes David Gruber, Founder & President of Project CETI and National Geographic Explore...

Can we feed the world in ways that don’t harm nature or disrupt economic stability? This is the question Deborah Lehr is tackling on the latest episode of Nature’s Ledger. She welcomes award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Michael Grunwald for a conversation on the impact of the global food system on the environment. They cover his latest book, We Are Eating the Earth, how...

On the inaugural episode of Nature’s Ledger, Hank Paulson, Chairman of the Paulson Institute and 74th Secretary of the US Treasury, and Wendy Paulson, Vice Chairman of the Paulson Institute and Chairman of the Bobolink Foundation, join Deborah Lehr, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the Paulson Institute, to discuss how their love of nature began, integrating their professional skills and co...