Torsten Klimpel is an expert in biodiversity finance with over 15 years of experience in EbA finance, impact investing, and international conservation. He holds a Master’s in Environmental Resource Management and a Master’s in Political Economy. Currently, he serves as Director of the BioFinCas project at OroVerde – Tropical Forest Foundation, leading a multi-organizational program across Mexico, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic to develop risk finance solutions for sustainable agricultural value chains. He previously led the CuencasVerdes initiative, focused on financing watershed management in Latin America, and has conducted research on impact investment funds. Having worked and lived for several years in Mexico, Torsten understands the region’s conservation challenges and opportunities. His goal is to connect international initiatives with practical, local solutions.