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LUNCH & LEARN: Scotland’s Approach to River Basin Management Planning and Natural Capital – 14 May

, by smatchett
Description The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital invites you to a Lunch & Learn webinar with Roy Richardson (SEPA) to explore Scotland’s approach to River Basin Management Planning (RBMP) and early thinking on incorporating a natural capital approach. The RBMP is Scotland’s plan for protection and improvement of the water environment and all the benefits wildlife, people and the economy…

Horizon Scan Roundtable: Exploring Place-based Approaches to Natural Capital

, by smatchett
The Scottish Forum on Natural Capital recently hosted its Horizon Scan Roundtable, bringing together over 50 influential leaders from across the environmental, policy, and land management sectors to explore place-based natural capital approaches in Scotland. This high-level event, which included expert talks, targeted interventions, and dynamic breakout sessions, provided a critical space for discussing how Scotland’s diverse landscapes could be…

New report highlights disastrous cost of inaction on nature restoration

, by smatchett
A report published has revealed the potentially devastating consequences Scotland could face if accelerated action is not taken to protect and restore nature. The report, titled “Act now, save later”, is a collaboration between the Scottish Wildlife Trust and The University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes. It also includes input from individual members of the Scottish Forum…

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…

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

, by ie_admin
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…

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

, by ie_admin
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…

GUEST BLOG: SUSTAINABLITY NETWALKING – NEW PATHS OF DISCOVERY

, by ie_admin
Osbert Lancaster, Co-founder and Director of sustainability leadership consultancy Realise Earth, explains how getting a breath of fresh air can help us discover new approaches to the challenges we face. What is sustainability netwalking? Free flowing conversations with other sustainability leaders and pioneers while enjoying relaxed walks in country parks, woodlands and hills. Why it’s good for you, your organisation and…

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

, by ie_admin
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…

SCOTLAND’S NATURAL CAPITAL MARKET FRAMEWORK WORKSHOP – 25TH APRIL

, by ie_admin
An online workshop to help build Scotland’s Natural Capital Market Framework Thursday, April 25 · 2 – 4pm The Future Environment Directorate of the Scottish Government is developing a market framework for natural capital and this workshop is an opportunity to discuss the key issues. The forthcoming Natural Capital Markets Framework will strengthen the existing Interim Principles for Responsible Investment in Natural…

SCOTLAND’S BIODIVERSITY DATA: A SHOWCASE OF TWO DIGITAL TOOLS – 20TH MAR

, by ie_admin
Webinar – Scotland’s Biodiversity Data: A Showcase of Two Digital Tools A demonstration of digital tools to locate and analyse biodiversity data to support decision making. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00 – 13:00 GMT The first webinar from the new Digital Enablers for Natural Capital hub, this session will showcase two digital tools enabling biodiversity data collection and analysis. Scotland-Wide Landcover Maps…

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