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April 8, 2025 • by Adrian Dellecker in Management Cast • Podcast available
Join Mariana Sarmiento of Terrasos and Adrian Dellecker, a Senior Researcher at IMD, as they discuss commercial prospects in environmental innovation and voluntary biodiversity credits....
Apple SpotifyIMD Senior Researcher Adrian Dellecker is joined in the latest IMD podcast by Mariana Sarmiento, Founder and CEO of Terrasos, a company developing innovative solutions for environmental conservation and restoration. In this episode, you will learn about the business opportunities in the new market for voluntary biodiversity credits and more.
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Founder and CEO of Terrasos
Mariana Sarmiento is the Founder and CEO of Terrasos, a company dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable urban development through innovative technologies and eco-friendly solutions. With a passion for environmental sustainability and urban planning, Mariana has led Terrasos to become a key player in the green building sector, focusing on creating smart, energy-efficient spaces that promote long-term environmental stewardship.

Senior Researcher and Writer at IMD
Adrian Dellecker is a political scientist, environmental advocacy expert and innovator. He previously worked as Head of Strategy and Development at the Luc Hoffmann Institute, and has driven and managed a large number of innovative projects and ventures for environmental conservation. He is passionate about helping conservation generate new revenue streams and new audiences to help reverse current trends, and build a future for his and all the world’s children to thrive on a healthy planet. Before joining the Luc Hoffmann Institute, Dellecker was Head of Policy and Advocacy in WWF International’s Global and Regional Policy Unit from 2008 to 2016.

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