AP2 prize for Master thesis in Finance and Sustainability awarded to Hanna Kysela and Jennie Utterberg

“Bridging the financing gap for biodiversity in emerging and developing markets – a case study on Brazil”, written by the two students from the University of Gothenburg and affiliated to Mistra BIOPATH, shared their insights and work in Brazil in the first months of 2025.

The study has been acknowledged, among others by Mistra BIOPATH partner AP2, who awarded their thesis with the motivation:

Jennie Utterberg (to the left) at AP2 office to receive the diploma after presenting their thesis work with Hanna Kysela (online from Egypt). Foto AP2.

“The thesis stands out by combining quantitative analysis with qualitative interviews and field studies to highlight the financing gap for biodiversity in developing countries, with Brazil as a case study. It demonstrates considerable academic maturity, methodological breadth and societal relevance. By identifying concrete obstacles and solutions for private investment in biodiversity, the work contributes insights that are directly applicable to both policy and practice.”

“We are happy and thankful for the AP2 thesis prize” said Jennie Utterberg at the award ceremony and spoke also on behalf of Hanna Kysela who attended online as she is currently working in Kairo.

Download the thesis here
Bridging the financing gap for biodiversity in emerging and developing markets – A case study on Brazil

Read the blog from Brazil

Mistra BIOPATH joins in the gratulations and are happy to have been able to support their endeavours. Read the blogg posts from Brazil in February 2025:

Follow Hanna and Jennie in Brazil exploring the role finance can play for biodiversity — MISTRA BIOPATH

Hanna and Jennie field study in Brazil-first impressions  — MISTRA BIOPATH

Report from field study in Brazil week 3 — MISTRA BIOPATH

Brazil field study 4: Deeper understanding — MISTRA BIOPATH

Wrapping up our field study in Brazil – reflections & next steps — MISTRA BIOPATH