Author: jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

VISIONS FOR SCOTLAND’S NATURAL CAPITAL: ANIMATED VIDEO AND 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENT 29TH FEB

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital in 2024, we’ve produced an animated video reflecting on the momentum gained in protecting Scotland’s natural assets, hopes and visions for the next decade and the action already in progress. Join us at our networking event on 29th February in Edinburgh to help us celebrate 10th Anniversary Celebration…

WATER SERIES SESSION: DEVELOPING A LIVING RIVERS INDEX TO EVIDENCE RIVER RESTORATION – 22ND FEB

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Thu, Feb 22, 12:00pm – 1:00pm GMT Water Series Session: Developing a Living Rivers Index to evidence river restoration As part of SFNC’s Water Series looking at ‘Options for Developing a Market for the Water Environment’ CreditNature will showcase the work we’ve been doing to curate a Living Rivers index capable of evidencing the restoration of rivers and catchments. We…

ONLINE WORKSHOP: CivTech Challenge Definition – Digital approaches to the collection of biodiversity data 6th March

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Workshop One, Online – Initial brainstorm of themes CivTech is a Scottish Government programme that brings the public, private and third sectors together to build things that make people’s lives better. This workshop will facilitate the development of challenge ideas for CivTech Challenge 10 with a view to hold a second workshop in person on 14th March to narrow down the ideas and…

NEWS: Nature Finance Certification Alliance launches to support UK Nature Finance Transactions

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
The new Nature Finance Certification Alliance (NFCA) is an independent industry-led membership organisation, working in co-ordination with key partners to help establish a holistic set of practical and plain English tools to support UK Nature Finance transactions. The NFCA is delivering on three key industry-led workstreams, linked to work by UK government agencies and the British Standards Institute. Together, the…

Water Series Session: 24th Jan 12pm – Developing a Woodland Water Code, barriers and opportunities for landowners

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Water Series Session: Developing a Woodland Water Code, barriers and opportunities for landowners 24th January, 1200 – 1300 Join the team at Forest Research developing a Woodland Water Code, for one of our winter sessions, part of our ‘Water Series: Options for Developing a Market for the Water Environment’. This lunchtime seminar will provide an overview of the proposed approach…

Digital Enablers for Natural Capital Survey

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
We are launching a new hub within the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital, with an associated discussion platform on our Basecamp site. Ahead of the launch, we’re asking our existing networks for their thoughts and ideas on the current state-of-play for digital developments relevant to natural capital, including digital approaches to the collection of biodiversity data and the key issues…

Water Series Session: 6th Dec 11am – Fishery Management Plans for Scotland – Opportunities for Nature Finance Investment

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Water Series Session: Fishery Management Plans for Scotland – Opportunities for Nature Finance Investment Wednesday, 6th December, 11:00am – 12:00pm GMT, Online Join Sean Robertson, Co-ordination Centre Manager at Fisheries Management Scotland, for one of our winter sessions, part of our ‘Water Series: Options for Developing a Market for the Water Environment’. Sean will discuss the outputs of a recent…

WEBINAR: 9th Jan 12pm – Recipes for Recovery -Biodiversity and Nature Finance Case Studies

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
At this lunch and learn we will present three examples of biodiversity regeneration projects working with nature finance, including Lauriston Farm, Highlands Rewilding’s Beldorney Estate and RSPB’s Glencripesdale Reserve. These projects range from urban to rural to remote and highlight how each project approached the first years of project planning and baselining, and the different financial mechanisms that supported these activities. This event will…

GUEST BLOG: Metrics and standards for water

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Scoping report on metrics and standards for water outcomes from Nature-based Solutions Deryck Irving, Head of Place Innovation at the University of Stirling Hydro Nation Chair, reports on research into water metrics and standards and the potential for water-related ecosystems service markets in Scotland.   The report ‘Water Metrics and Standards | Review of current approaches, challenges and issues’, published on…

Summary of Scottish Nature Finance Pioneers Activity for Sept – Nov 2023

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
The Scottish Nature Finance Pioneers group, or the ‘Pioneers’, is a community of practice bringing together anyone with an interest in nature finance, with the aim of developing new avenues for directing investment into nature projects and creating a high-integrity nature finance market in Scotland. There are currently over 600 individuals involved in the Scottish Nature Finance Pioneers Basecamp platform,…

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