The last moments
of beauty.
Join forces with activists, NGO leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors to take action now and reverse the impact of biodiversity loss.
Our vision
A network that creates capacity to stop biodiversity loss.
At a time when our planet’s ecosystems are at a breaking point, the Capacity Network brings together leading activists, NGO leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors to find joint solutions to the biggest challenge of our time. This network is the vital missing piece in creating the capacity needed to turn the tide on biodiversity loss.
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The truth
We have reached the critical tipping point for our planet’s ecosystems. Every day, 150 species are lost, and 75% of Earth’s surface is degraded*. The survival of both nature and humanity now depends on our immediate action.
The problem
There is a lack of awareness, coordinated solutions, and a commercial mindset. Key technologies remain unscaled, and NGOs are underfunded, contributing to a €700 billion* funding gap.
The solution
An action-driven network that connects and empowers key stakeholders — activists, NGO leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors — to build more effective solutions. This is the missing building block needed to create the capacity to reverse biodiversity loss.
Our goals
#1
Make biodiversity loss the world's Nr. 1 concern.
1000+
Connect 1000’s of activists, entrepreneurs, organizations, scientists, and investors.
700 bn
Help raise an additional €700 billion in funding by 2030.
Meet our stewards of the planet
Members of the network
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Chief Tapi Yawalapiti
Activist / Brazil
Tireless and determined, cacique Tapi Yawalapiti is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic contemporary representatives of the fight for the Amazon and its indigenous peoples.
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Maja Göpel
Scientist
Maja Göpel is a political economist, sustainability expert, and bestselling author of "Unsere Welt neu denken (Rethinking Our World)" and „Wir können auch anders“ (We can do better).
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Matt Portman
Investor / Amsterdam
Matt Portman is an angel investor and conservationist with 10+ years of experience supporting grassroots organisations and NbS projects in the tropics.
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Captain Peter Hammarstedt
NGO Leader / Activist
Peter is the Chief Campaigns Officer for Sea Shepherd Global, an international nonprofit organization that supports law enforcement authorities to tackle illegal fishing through blue water interdictions.
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Anna Alex
Entrepreneur / Berlin
Anna Alex is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor dedicated to addressing significant challenges in climate and nature. She recently founded her third company, NALA Earth.
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Chief Raoni
Activist / Brasil
Chief Raoni Metuktire is a renowned Indigenous leader of the Kayapó people in Brazil, widely known for his efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest and Indigenous rights.
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Dr. Franziska Gaupp
Scientist
Dr. Franziska Gaupp is a food system scientist and social transformation researcher. For over ten years, she has worked on climate risks to the global food system, pathways to sustainable agriculture, and a nature-positive future.
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Edward Thorne
Investor / London
Ed Thorne is a founder and partner at Sand River, a VC firm investing in companies that value, protect and restore nature. Prior to launching Sand River Ed's background was scaling early stage, high growth businesses.
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Johannes Wesemann
NGO leader / Vienna
Johannes Wesemann is the founder of AllRise, a nonprofit organization that holds governments and corporations accountable for environmental destruction through legal means.
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Markus Gilles
Entrepreneur / Berlin
Markus Gilles is a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Planet Wild, a global community that funds monthly rewilding missions that bring back endangered species, clean up our oceans, and rewild entire forests.
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Tom Wheeler
Entrepreneur / Amsterdam
Tom’s countless business enterprises have an ethical core. He also has developed an ecosystem which connects the corporate world with philanthropy and collaborative action.
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Marianne Kleiberg
NGO Representative
Marianne is a TNC global leader with over 25 years’ experience in four different TNC regions—North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and serves as the Chair of the TNC UK Foundation Limited.
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Rhett Ayers Butler
Entrepreneur
Rhett Ayers Butler is the founder and CEO of Mongabay, an influential environmental news platform focused on biodiversity and tropical deforestation.
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Dr. Frauke Fischer
Entrepreneur
Dr. Frauke Fischer is an award-winning biodiversity expert, advisor, and speaker. She is the founder of "agentur auf!", Germany's first consulting firm focused on biodiversity, and a lecturer in International Conservation at the University of Würzburg.
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Kevin Webb
Investor
Kevin Webb is the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Superorganism, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on biodiversity. Based in New York, Kevin is a seasoned angel investor with a portfolio that spans transformative companies in biotechnology.
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Gilad Goren
NGO Representative
Gilad has 15 years of experience leading social ventures and is currently the executive director of the Nature Tech Collective, a nonprofit driving effective coexistence with nature. Previously, he co-founded and led partnerships for the impact blockchain Bitgreen.
“Biodiversity loss is a greater threat to human life than climate change.”
United Nations
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90%
of large fish populations are depleted*.
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150
species are lost every day*.
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68%
of all wildlife populations were destroyed in the last 50 years*.
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75%
of Earth’s land surface is degraded*.
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1 million
more species could be lost by 2035*.
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39.000
microplastics are consumed annually by each human*.
How we do it
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Thousands of individuals are fighting against biodiversity loss. By mapping and identifying key leaders, we can gain a clearer understanding of the landscape and create a unified voice.
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Imagine connecting a cutting-edge biodiversity tech startup with a corporation seeking the perfect solution, then bringing an NGO on board to implement it on the ground. This is just one way capacity can create powerful synergies through its network.
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We want to bring diversity commitments into regulation. For this, it's crucial to equip policymakers with data, insights, and real-world examples to help them make informed decisions that prioritize biodiversity conservation. By bridging the gap between science, business, and policy, we ensure that laws and regulations align human activity with nature—using litigation if necessary.
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Engaging more individuals, companies, and organizations is essential. Everyone must understand the value of nature (that outweighs the cost to invest) and dedicate more capacity to prevent ecosystem collapse. Our network raises awareness in both the public and private sectors and channels the capacity to support those on the ground.
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Increased awareness of biodiversity preservation and holistic solutions provides the leverage needed to attract substantial capital. Our business-oriented approach draws new investors to the sector and helps startups and NGOs secure additional funding. This brings us closer to our ultimate goal: giving nature an economic value.
„We need substantial capital and entrepreneurial mindset to make biodiversity the No. 1 priority."
Lawrence Leuschner, founder of Capacity, serial entrepreneur and investor in climate and biodiversity is leveraging his vision of systemic leadership to unite people and raise billions for the fight against the collapse of the ecosystem.
Our areas
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Activism & NGOs
We support conservation and restoration efforts.
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Public Awareness & Action
We disseminate the latest news and science.
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Policy
We advocate for biodiversity-focused initiatives.
We evaluate and report on the impact of the efforts on biodiversity.
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Innovation
We support technological and business model innovation.
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Capital
We facilitate the deployment of capital from all sources:
• Venture Capital & Private Equity
• Project Financing
• Grants & Subsidies
• New Financing Methods
• Charity
Why join?
NGO Leaders
Get connected, increase your reach and secure funding.
Activists
Gain the support of a connected, action-driven community.
Policymakers
Collaborate to implement effective policies.
Scientists
Contribute your time and skills to help solve crucial problems.
Investors
Get access to the latest biodiversity investment opportunities.
Entrepreneurs
Get connected to investors and partners on the ground.
Why join?
NGOs
Get connected, increase reach and acquire additional funds.
Activists
Get support of a connected and action-driven community.
Public Institutions
Collaborate to implement effective policies.
Scientists
Contribute your time and skills to crucial problems.
Investors
Get access to the latest biodiversity investment opportunities.
Entrepreneurs
Get connected to investors and partners on the ground.
