EKN is hosting a new on-line presentation and Q&A that introduces the Enabling a Natural Capital Approach resource developed by Defra. View the presentation and find out more.

This is the last call to register for our webinar on 'Green finance for natural capital', taking on 16th January at 1 pm. It is open to all members of the Natural Capital Investment Forum.

Responding to the interests of its members and the growing discussion about treeplanting and woodland creation in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation, EKN is delighted to announce the Accelerating Woodland Creation Conference, taking place on 25th March 2020.

Find out more.

Forest Research have been undertaking research to explore the ecosystem services provided by the urban forest.

Their findings can now be accessed for the ecosystem services of small and medium stature trees and large stature trees. This research was informed by the i-Tree Eco model.

Collectively, these Research Reports will be useful to those engaged in urban forestry management by helping to identify which tree species may be favoured for the delivery of particular ecosystem services through selective planting.

The Ecosystems Knowledge Network are excited to reveal the upcoming Future Planning conference. This event will run on the 8th October 2019 in Glasgow.

Continuing trends towards urbanisation and the pressing realities of a climate emergency require us to urgently revaluate how we plan, design and build the ways we live in and move around our urban environments. A step change in the scale, pace and culture of delivery is needed.

“Environmental emergency: How will your organisation respond?” 

17:00 – 19:00, Monday 24th June
University of Edinburgh Business School.

Register here.

Late last year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report informing the world that there were only 12 years remaining to make the changes necessary in order to avoid the most severe effects of climate change.

The Greater London Authority is working with the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), Business in the Community (BITC) and Robert Bray Associates to develop concise and engaging guidance to support the better management of rainwater for buildings and surrounding estates for a number of different sectors through the use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, a large grant-maker and social investor in the UK, has commissioned Environmental Finance Ltd. to undertake a review of environmental projects in the UK. The survey work will be carried out by Ecosystems Knowledge Network.

See below a press release from DEFRA and Natural England this morning (21/02/2019)

New research published today highlights that National Nature Reserves (NNRs) managed by Natural England offer huge value for money, with a wide range of economic, environmental and societal benefits totalling £36 million.

Response to the Sixth Annual Report of the Natural Capital Committee for England: ‘A golden opportunity to endorse blended finance for 25 Year Environment Plan delivery’

Organisers of The Natural Capital Investment Conference respond to the NCC’s latest annual report say:  “The government needs to catalyse blended finance options if the UK is to fulfill its ambition for environmental restoration.”

With her pithy and engaging style, Amelia Steele takes us to the heart of the new environmental narrative that underlies the Ecosystems Knowledge Network's new strategy.

Read the piece at https://ecosystemsknowledge.net/resources/blog-library/ensuring-green-fu...

The network are proud to release our strategy for the next five years. Explore the strategy