We are proud to share that Alejandro Litovsky, Founder & CEO of Earth Security, has been profiled in Monocle Magazine (August 2025) in a feature titled “Sustainable investing: how natural capital could outperform traditional assets.” Monocle
In the piece, Monocle explores how Earth Security is helping reframe how we think about nature—not as a backdrop or passive resource, but as a core asset class with tangible value. Alejandro shares his journey from early engagement with the planetary boundaries framework, through founding Earth Security in 2011, to today, where his team works with investors, governments, foundations, and companies to connect natural systems with financial strategy.
Some of the highlights include:
- Alejandro describes how natural capital— in ecosystems such as mangroves —are providing critical ecosystem services often taken for granted, which can deliver both environmental resilience and financial returns.
- A case study in the Philippines, demonstrating that mangroves can reduce losses from extreme weather, and how pricing in natural assets into insurance policies can lead to more efficient premiums.
- Insights into how Earth Security is developing investment platforms to scale opportunities in nature-based solutions—bridging interest in sustainable investing with actionable, investable pipelines.
- The idea that returning value to nature is not just about philanthropy, but about long-term resilience and business viability. As Alejandro puts it: nature-backed investments can offer competitive returns, although patience and blended finance (public or philanthropic capital de-risking early phases) are often needed.
We believe this Monocle piece captures well how Earth Security is shaping how capital views, values, and invests in nature's assets. It’s fantastic to see this conversation reaching a wider audience, and we thank Monocle for spotlighting these ideas.
You can read the full interview on Monocle’s website: Sustainable investing: how natural capital could outperform traditional assets. Monocle