Biodiversity impacts - how to measure progress

Half the world’s economy relies on a fertile soil and healthy biodiversity. However, over the past
forty years, our planet’s soil health has steadily deteriorated and biodiversity is vanishing at an
alarming rate. The World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Risks Report even ranks biodiversity loss as the third greatest threat over the next decade. With food security for billions hanging in the balance, it’s no wonder questions about how to produce healthy food are growing. Feeding the world is no small feat.

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Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management NV (VLK Investment Management) is licensed as a manager of various UCITS and AIFs and authorised to provide investment services and as such is subject to supervision by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. This document is for information purposes only and provides insufficient information for an investment decision. This document does not contain investment advice, no investment recommendation, no research, or an invitation to buy or sell any financial instruments, and should not be interpreted as such. The opinions expressed in this document are our opinions and views as of such date only. These may be subject to change at any given time, without prior notice.

General risks to take into account when investing in Farmland: economic downturns and market fluctuations can significantly reduce returns and affect rental income, property values, and dividend payments. Environmental, social, and governance events can negatively impact investment value and overall portfolio risk. Farmland investments have a low vacancy risk, but asset allocation and investment selection can affect returns. Farmland is not a liquid asset class, and external factors may also affect the liquidity of individual farms. Tenant defaults can affect returns and working capital. Currency exchange rates can impact the asset value of the strategy. Government-related risks, including taxation and legislation, can affect financial performance and investment returns. Incorrect asset valuation can negatively impact the strategy returns.

The value of your investment may fluctuate, past performance is no guarantee for the future. Do not take unnecessary risks. Before you invest, it is important that you are aware of and are informed about the characteristics and risks of investing. This information can be found in the available documents of the strategy and/or in the agreements that are part of the service you choose or have chosen.

Il y a un dicton en néerlandais, Kom verder, qui ui signifie beaucoup de choses, et c'est notre philosophie d'entreprise. Il reflète la façon dont nous travaillons avec nos clients, mais aussi la manière dont nous dirigeons nos entreprises participantes pour créer de la valeur pour les actionnaires grâce à un engagement actif.

Risque de perte en capital. La valeur des investissements et des revenus qui en découlent peut évoluer à la hausse comme à la baisse. Les investisseurs sont susceptibles de ne pas récupérer l’intégralité de leur investissement initial. Les performances passées ne présagent pas des performances futures et ne sont pas constantes dans le temps.