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Theresa Bodner

Theresa Bodner

Vice President, MSCI Research

Theresa Bodner leads the research on nature-based solutions at MSCI Carbon Markets, where she develops datasets on thousands of nature-based projects. This includes quality assessments, global cost models, supply projections, biodiversity coverage and investment trends. Prior to MSCI, she managed a range of international research projects and covered nature-based projects at Trove Research. Theresa holds a doctorate in forestry from Bangor University, Wales, and two master’s degrees in sustainable forest and nature management.

Research and Insights

Articles by Theresa Bodner

    The Carbon-Credit Market Could Help Solve the Biodiversity-Funding Challenge

    6 mins read Blog | Oct 24, 2024 | Laura Coomber, Theresa Bodner

    The private sector could be key in solving the biodiversity crisis, with the VCM offering an established mechanism and important source of finance for nature-based solutions, potentially funding USD 100 billion of nature-based projects annually by 2050. 

    The Climate-Nature Nexus: A Primer on the Way to Cali

    6 mins read Blog | Oct 17, 2024 | Theresa Bodner, Laura Coomber

    Nature loss and climate change are linked, requiring integrated solutions, and although more market-based mechanisms and financial products are becoming available, greater clarity and consistency are needed to address the dual nature-climate crisis. 

    Step Right Up for the Voluntary Carbon Markets!

    Podcast | May 9, 2024 | Juana Hernandez, Theresa Bodner

    The carbon markets allow companies to purchase credits to offset their carbon footprint until long-term reduction plans become a reality. We take a look at these markets and try to understand how they impact investors, companies and our future.