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New co-chairs appointed for the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital

, by Ruchir Shah
We are delighted to announce the new co-chairs of the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital, appointed by the steering group. Following the end of term for David Watt (former Chair) and Jo Pike (former deputy chair), a new co-chair arrangement has been appointed by a subgroup of the steering group and they were formally welcomed by the wider steering group…

WE’RE HIRING! STEERING GROUP MEMBERS PLUS CHAIR AND DEPUTY CHAIR

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital is recruiting for new members to join its Steering Group (including the Chair and Deputy Chair roles), to advance our strategy and keep pace with changes in the field. The Steering Group is made up of senior representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors. The Secretariat is provided by a small team at…

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE! 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENT – 29th Feb 5pm

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024. Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and presentations from our members to help celebrate the last 10 years and look towards the next 10. The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital launched in November 2013 during the World Forum on Natural Capital, where 500 delegates from 30…

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…

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…

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,…

Blog: Natural Capital – Global Highlights

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
A consolidation of key natural capital activities happening globally Please note, reporting on an initiative is not equivalent to an endorsement by the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital.  If you have an update you would like to share, please get in touch Contact Us – Scottish Forum on Natural Capital Featured: Asia: Key insights into blended finance transactions targeting natural…

Expressions of Interest – Lessons Learned from Land

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
An open invitation to take part in new research: ‘Lessons Learned from Land’ The Marine Natural Capital Forum Scotland (MNCFS) are seeking individuals who are willing to share their knowledge about projects where natural capital approaches have been applied to land management and how these approaches can be transferred to marine projects. The research will be used to create a…

December Webinars: Peatland Code update and Scaling nature recovery through co-ownership

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Join the Scottish Nature Finance Pioneers for two lunchtime webinars exploring nature restoration finance mechanisms. Webinar: IUCN Peatland Programme Update, including progress on Peatland Code V2 – 14th December 1.30pm-2.30pm GMT As iconic landscapes, peatlands offer breathing spaces for millions of people, support livelihoods and provide a sense of place for many communities. Such an important resource requires responsible management.…

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