Category: Research projects

SURF N TURF – A BIODIVERSITY DATA SHOWCASE OF NATURE TECH FOR LAND AND SEA – 3RD SEPT

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
An exploration of a suite of tech options for biodiversity data collection and application, from deep-sea to offshore to inshore. Tuesday, September 3 · 12 – 1pm Join this cross-topic showcase to hear about a range of nature tech solutions currently being used in commercial practice and research for biodiversity monitoring, analysis and reporting. We’ll explore different sensor solutions on…

SCENARIO WORKSHOP: THE ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES OF BIODIVERSITY LOSS – 8TH JULY

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Monday 8th July  1pm – 4:30pm (networking lunch from 12.15pm) In person at Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (ECCI) High School Yards, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ   What are the economic consequences of not protecting and restoring biodiversity? Biodiversity is vital to the health and wealth of Scotland; the loss of biodiversity comes with an array of socio-economic consequences. If biodiversity loss is not…

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…

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…

Spotlight: Natural Capital Measurement in Australia

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Spotlight: Natural Capital Measurement in Australia Establishing a Nature Repair Market The Australian government’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is supporting a number of initiatives to align financial flows with nature-positive investments, activities and outcomes, piloting case studies to build industry readiness for the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework. Australia’s Nature Repair Market Bill 2023,…

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…

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