5-10 MINUTE READS
Get Up To Speed
An Introduction To Habitat Banking ➝
An introductory session on how the UK’s first urban habitat bank was set up. Watch to find out why they did it, the challenges and highlights, and why you might want to set one up too.
An Introduction To Biodiversity Net Gain ➝
A concise and engaging YouTube overview of the subject, created by Natural England. Made in 2018, it is not the most recent content but is perfect for familiarising yourself with the language and fundamentals around the subject matter.
Biodiversity Net Gain For Local Authorities ➝
A comprehensive set of resources, pulled together by the Planning Advisory Service to help guide teams through biodiversity net gain. If you have limited time to get up to speed on this topic, this is a great place to start.
Financing Nature Recovery UK ➝
The multi-partner initiative, which began in 2020, looked to scale up high-integrity environmental markets and has provided this set of broad recommendations, which comprehensively reflects the wide range of insights and findings it gathered.
Investments In Nature-Based Solutions Need To Triple By 2030 ➝
Short, snappy and accessible. This video by the UN Environment Programme is a great way to get people interested in the subject and your project.
10-30 MINUTE READS
Dive Deeper
This 2020 toolkit came out of an Excellence in Place Leadership Programme, which sought to explore the government’s Green Finance Strategy. The document includes useful definitions and case studies.
State Of Finance For Nature ➝
This report calls for investments in “nature-based solutions” to triple by 2030, alongside other recommendations to attract private investment, and is authored by the UN’s Environment Programme, the World Economic Forum and Vivid Economics. A thorough and eye-opening overview.
The Finance Gap For UK Nature ➝
This report by the Green Finance Institute, eftec (Economics for the Environment Consultancy) and Rayment Consulting Services is presented with great clarity and provides statistics with clout.
UK Green Finance Review: Opportunities For Growing Investment In Preserving Our Natural Heritage And Supporting Nature Recovery ➝
Compiled by Heritage Fund and Finance Earth, this wide-reaching research pulls together recommendations for financial, investment and market-building interventions. If your time is limited, head straight to the clearly outlined Executive Summary.
Green Finance Institute YouTube channel ➝
A collection of videos and webinars devoted to green finance, ranging from 15-minute introductions to more in-depth hour-long sessions. Perfect for anyone keen to broaden their knowledge of the subject over a period of time.
Green Finance Guidance ➝
An outline of the UK’s economic policy geared towards developing sustainable growth whilst meeting climate change commitments, pulled together by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Useful for understanding the regulatory frameworks and public sector strategies for sustainable growth.
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