Marta Santamaria & Mark Gough, Natural Capital Coalition Many approaches to taking account of nature in the public and private sectors have been developed, and there is a substantial body of technical experience and expertise. However, the approaches are yet to have a significant influence
Daniela Russi, Institute for European Environmental Policy Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are key conservation tools to protect ecosystems, habitats and species. However, they may face local opposition due to concerns about possible negative economic impacts on, for instance, local fishermen and tourist operators. Demonstrating examples
Tom McKenna, Scottish Natural Heritage & Lisa Norton, Centre for Eology & Hydrology Assessing and measuring change in natural capital at a national level is vitally important for sustainable development. A wide variety of approaches have been taken by the devolved administrations and the Office
Alison Holt, Natural Capital Solutions & Bruce Howard, Ecosystem Knowledge Network Achieving a more integrated management of land and water is key to ensuring our natural environment has the capacity to supply ecosystem services now and into the future. In recognition of this, various types
Sari Kovats, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine & Dan Osborn, University College London The management of urban built environments for multiple benefits as diverse as public health, economic growth and climate change adaptation, creates significant challenges for both evidence and policy. This session
Vicky Morgan, Joint Nature Conservation Committee Defra and the UK have been pushing ahead to quantify and value the services, goods and benefits which flow from marine natural capital. This session will share results from the latest work at geographic scales from local (the Marine
Martina Girvan, Arcadis & Jenny Merriman, WSP Given existing and emerging UK policy, it is important that industry be prepared to implement biodiversity and environmental net gain in development projects of varying sizes. The session will discuss how advances in natural capital science and policy