We're pleased to share a new report by Will McDonald for Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, which explores how business in the UK is taking action on nature and the drivers behind it. You can also find a practical guide to the different types of nature finance and watch our webinar where we explore the findings.
There has been a significant increase in attention on the crisis in nature, the role of the private sector, and the role of nature markets in addressing the crisis. We commissioned this research to explore private sector action on nature in the UK, and evaluate the current drivers of corporate attention, activity and investment. While it will help inform our future work, we hope it will also be useful to others.
We hosted a webinar with a panel of experts to launch the report alongside a guide to the different types of nature finance.
See the transcript and additional questions given written answers
On the panel:
- Will McDonald, author of the research and the guide
- Helen Avery, Director of GFI Hive and Nature Programmes, Green Finance Institute
- Ben Hart, Head of Operations at Nattergal
- Liam McAleese, Director of Our Natural World, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
A big thank you to the panelists and everyone who attended and asked questions. We'll be uploading the transcript shortly, alongside additional questions we answered after the webinar.
Further information
In addition to the report and guide below, do also take a look at GFI Hive, which has lots of resources. UK Business & Biodiversity Forum is also hosting a Biodiversity Summit on 21 to 22 October in London.
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Driving demand: Business action on nature in the UK
Download or view the report in full screen. If you would like to see the report in an alternative format, please email communications@esmeefairbairn.org.uk.
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Guide to different types of nature finance
The guide breaks down what each type of nature finance is, where the money comes from, and why a company acts - with case studies and links.
Download or view the guide in full screen. If you would like to see the guide in an alternative format, please email communications@esmeefairbairn.org.uk.
