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🎙️ We're proud to announce that Siobhan Stewart will speak at City & Financial Global's 4th Annual Natural Capital Summit in two week's time. Siobhan plays a key role at Natcap, supporting our customers in interpreting and using nature intelligence in a corporate context. Her team's insights are what transform nature data into action. Don't miss this event if you're responsible for corporate risk, sustainability, reporting or are involved in asset management. 🗓️ Thursday, 28 November 2024 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton London - Docklands Riverside 🎟️ Booking: https://lnkd.in/ePEsdZaF #NaturalCapital #naturepositive #sustainability

It's day 2 at COP29 Azerbaijan, and as with COP16 Colombia, the focus is finance. For all the latest news on COP29, head over to Carbon Pulse's excellent coverage: https://lnkd.in/eyZtNznR: Here's a round-up of what else has been going on for nature & climate ⤵︎ 🐝 Meta's nuclear-powered data centre has been put on hold as they found an endangered bee on the planned site. 🛢️ Shell win their appeal against the 2021 Dutch climate ruling to reduce GHG emissions by 45% by 2030. 🧑🏭 The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero unveils plans to assess how the government could prepare the energy sector’s workforce to meet its 2030 grid decarbonisation targets. 🏊 UK government proposes testing bathing waters in England and Wales all year round. #naturenews #sustainability #naturepositive

🌟 Natcapper of the Month: Juliette Perche Last month, we chose Juliette as Natcapper of the Month for her outstanding contributions, setting a high standard through her commitment and proactive support. Juliette was pivotal in advancing key projects, notably stepping up with critical insights during a last-minute request from the Aioi team. She ensured they were well-prepared for an important board meeting by providing essential information the very same night. Her approach exemplifies how Natcap’s team leverages nature intelligence to bridge the gap between complex challenges and actionable insights, enabling our clients to make informed decisions confidently. Thank you, Juliette, for empowering both our team and clients with your initiative and expertise! 👏 #fornature #teamwork #customersuccess Gareth Hollywell

🗞️ Calling all CSOs, sustainability leads and planet-conscious investors. We bring you the first edition of The Nature Agenda, our monthly newsletter. This month we look at what COP16 means for business, alongside a summary of some interesting stories you might have missed.

On Tuesday, we brought together four leading voices in the nature and biodiversity sector to discuss what COP16 means for business. Here are 7 takeaways: 1. Business engagement is on the rise The conference saw record-breaking business attendance, with an estimated 3,000-5,000 business representatives compared to just 20-30 a decade ago. This included major players from mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and agriculture sectors, alongside strong representation from financial services. 2. TNFD is building momentum The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has gained significant traction, reaching 502 early adopters - far exceeding the 270 that TCFD had secured at a similar stage. André Hoffmann emphasised how TNFD is "making it very real" for businesses to understand nature's materiality to their operations. 3. Progress on Indigenous representation Akanksha Khatri, Head of Nature Action Agenda at the World Economic Forum, highlighted a major win: the establishment of a new forum for Indigenous peoples and local communities, giving them a permanent voice in biodiversity negotiations. 4. Public finance gap remains Whilst there were successes, public financing fell significantly short of targets. Current mobilisation stands at about £400 million against a target of £20 billion per year, highlighting a critical funding gap that needs addressing. 5. Climate and nature are integrated Akanksha emphasised the growing recognition of the need to better integrate biodiversity and climate action. Discussions focused on aligning National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with climate NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions), particularly in the context of a safe and just energy transition. 6. Nature data is evolving Sebastian Leape highlighted how the conversation has shifted from "Do we have enough data?" to "How do we best use available data?" New technologies, including AI, satellite imagery, and ground-truthing methods, are improving nature-related measurements and monitoring. The main challenge now is understanding what to measure. 7. Biodiversity credits need developing Whilst still evolving, biodiversity credits gained significant attention. Akanksha stressed that for this market to succeed, it must "start from the point of integrity and clear governance standards" rather than treating these as afterthoughts. It was great to have Will Evison join us again. Will artfully weaved and contributed his insights on all of the above, contextualising for businesses. Natcap's next webinar is coming up in early December... watch this space Want to give it a watch? Head to: https://lnkd.in/ezgd_dZJ #COP16 #sustainability #naturepositive

Hard to believe how little media coverage #COP16 has had in recent days. This matters - there is a clear relationship between the lack of coverage and government reluctance in the global north to deliver the funding needed to achieve the Global Biodiversity Framework. One notable exception is Carbon Brief, whose coverage is excellent. Rather than share another summary of #COP16 takeaways, sharing their summary report instead. Journalism at its best and well worth a read. Will Evison, Akanksha Khatri, Charles Shingles, Siobhan Stewart, Amy Nguyen, Jun Ikegami, Daisy Dunne, Giuliana Viglione, Orla Dwyer, Yanine Quiroz and Aruna Chandrasekhar

Don’t miss the COP16 Debrief webinar tomorrow at 9.30am UK time. Register now ↓ Gain insider insights on outcomes from COP16 and their implications for business from leading voices in the biodiversity space who were in Cali. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/d3NSCGUn André Hoffmann Will Evison Akanksha Khatri Sebastian Leape Charles Shingles Beccy Wilebore Siobhan Stewart Danielle Thomson Emre Turhan Gareth Hollywell

🌍 Looking to identify nature-related risks across your asset portfolio? At Natcap, we’ve developed our risk assessment tool to do just that. Our cutting-edge tool empowers corporate leaders to perform fast, in-depth assessments of nature-related risks and dependencies. Whether you need insights for your direct operations, investments, or supply chain, our tool gives you a comprehensive understanding. With disclosures like Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and #CSRD, equipping your business with the right tools is crucial. This is what our partners love about working with us: ➡️ Near-instant portfolio-wide nature risk assessments ➡️ Mapping of key nature impacts and dependencies ➡️ Identification of site proximity to priority habitats and species ➡️ Integration of nature-risks into business decisions ➡️ Opportunities for conservation and biodiversity action Our solution is fully customisable to your needs, helping you assess both physical risks and biodiversity risks across all asset classes and regions. We’ll support you every step of the way. How does it work? Natcap’s Nature Strategy team uses geospatial data to map material nature-related risks and dependencies for each of your assets. This enables you to compare risks across your portfolio in one integrated view. Get in touch with our Nature Strategy team to learn more about how our risk assessment tool can support your business: https://lnkd.in/gWxbf7Cb

Don't miss this chance to get ahead of the nature agenda 🌍 Join top experts as they unpack key COP16 insights, explore business impacts, and reveal best practices in nature risk management. Perfect if you want to build a compelling case for nature in your business and stay competitive. 🗓️ 5th Nov, 9.30am – 10.30am (UK Time) Register now 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/d3NSCGUn #COP16 #NaturePositive #SustainableBusiness Sebastian Leape Charles Shingles Siobhan Stewart Gareth Hollywell Beccy Wilebore Danielle Thomson

We're in the second week of COP16 Colombia, and there's plenty to discuss... Next week, we're running an exclusive webinar featuring experts fresh back from Colombia, as we dive into nature-related risks and opportunities for your business. Don't miss it. 🗓️ 5 Nov | 9.30-10.30am, UK time → Register here: https://lnkd.in/d3NSCGUn If you're wanting to stay up to date with the news, Carbon Pulse are doing an amazing job of running daily insights here: https://lnkd.in/ecjQjQJZ: In other news this week: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England is seen as 'world leading on nature-friendly farming' at COP16 🇮🇳 India examines how to curb most potent greenhouse gas 🇪🇺 VP of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Ambroise Fayolle, discusses the 4 things we must do to scale investments in nature ❌ World Economic Forum releases their 2024 Global Risks Report Links in the comments below. #fornature #biodiversity #climatenews