Episode 14: Creating a Nature Positive Tourism Industry with Megan Morikawa, Global Sustainability Office Director @ Iberostar

In our first episode featuring a corporate sustainability leader focused on nature-based solutions, we interview Megan about her role at Iberostar, her priorities as they relate to nature-based solutions, and the challenges and opportunities driving innovation for both adaptation and mitigation internally and with partners externally. Megan shares her thoughts on what a nature positive, responsible tourism industry looks like, and what she wishes her peers in corporate sustainability knew about nature-based solutions. In this episode, we also touch on:  > Megan’s journey from PhD student at Stanford to leading sustainability at Iberostar> Iberostar’s sustainability goals and making the business case for sustainability> How Iberostar’s action contribute to broader, industry-wide efforts> The role of nature - both for adaptation and mitigation - in the hospitality sector > Megan’s experiences investing in nature-based solutions projects> How to build trust with on-the-ground communities for meaningful impact> Driving innovation and action on sustainability in the private sectorWant to learn more? Check out these resources:> Wave of Change - Iberostar’s commitment to responsible tourism> Iberostar’s decarbonization roadmapEpisode recorded on: June 23, 2023

Om Podcasten

We are a show about nature’s role in tackling climate change. A new industry is taking shape, and our goal is to host a candid, cross-disciplinary conversation on nature and its role in addressing climate change. We are three friends with diverse backgrounds who met in business school at Stanford and share a common interest in demystifying natural climate solutions. Together, we’ll unpack this growing field and connect the dots across the people and ideas shaping its future. Whether you work in the space already or are hearing the term “nature-based solution” for the first time, this show is for you. Join the conversation with industry juggernauts, environmental thought leaders, and entrepreneurs around the world who are operating at the frontier of nature-based solutions.