Business, COP26 and Nature-based Solutions
this Seminar was Hosted by Future Leap
Each of our seminars was hybrid.
You can watch the recording of this seminar here.
Why should businesses adopt nature-based solutions for climate and nature?
What steps can your company take to achieve a natural positive future?
How can nature-based solutions benefit your business?
Nature loss and climate change are inextricably linked; we cannot achieve the Paris climate goals without nature-based solutions. Addressing the ecological and climate emergency needs to be a key part of the future strategy to build back better.
This seminar ran during the run-up to COP26 to discuss one of their key themes: nature-based solutions.
Speakers
Peter Lefort,
Head of University of Exeter’s Positive Systems Network
Peter runs the University of Exeter’s Positive Systems Network, making the University’s leading environmental and climate research and resources accessible and relevant to businesses, policy makers, communities and more. He has previously worked on the Carbon Neutral Cornwall programme at Cornwall Council, and as the Eden Project’s UK Network Manager.
He is also the Co-Chair of the Transition Network, an international movement of environmental initiatives working together to imagine and rebuild our world.
Guy Whiteley,
Catchment Founding Advisor,
Environmental Agency
Guy Whiteley works for the Environment Agency exploring new ways of funding nature-based solutions. His role includes leading the pilot of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions in England and advising DEFRA on the new Environmental Land Management scheme. An experienced environmental economist he has worked on international and national climate and nature policies and projects.
Kim Brooks,
Managing Director,
the Community Farm
Having focused my education on Business Studies, as a graduate I became a financial accountant and auditor. This afforded the experience of working with multiple businesses across various industries and countries. A journey starting with an organic veg box in Brisbane, through farming, an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and currently as Managing Director at The Community Farm in Chew Magna, refocused my work to the more important side of business; what it can do for people and planet, in particular through food and farming.
We have included a £1 carbon offsetting fee to all event tickets in our commitment to being carbon neutral in our operations.
