Webinar
Building budget for nature
Why businesses should fund nature for resilience & risk
Summary
Nature isn't just an environmental issue, it's a business risk. From supply chain disruption to regulatory exposure, the degradation of natural ecosystems poses a direct threat to business resilience.
Despite growing awareness of these nature-related risks, and widespread adoption of frameworks like TCFD and TNFD, a £6 billion annual funding gap for UK nature restoration remains. Organisations know the problem. The challenge is unlocking financial flows to act on it.
Join us for a free 50-minute webinar exploring the full landscape of corporate nature funding, including the mechanisms that businesses are using right now and how to identify the right approach for your organisation. Featuring real-world examples from businesses already taking action, and an introduction to Ecologi's Nature Projects Assessment Framework (NPAF) to help you evaluate project quality with confidence.
Agenda
Welcome & Introductions
Part 1: What's the business case for funding nature restoration?
Part 2: A deep-dive into the funding mechanisms landscape
Part 3: A panel discussion with Ecologi business customers
Part 4: How to evaluate nature projects using our Nature Projects Assessment Framework
Wrap-up
Speakers
Tom Ludwig, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Ecologi
Katie Pownall, Philanthropic Projects Manager at Ecologi
Katie works closely with Ecologi’s reforestation and other implementation partners, ensuring that funding from our community goes to the best projects, and sharing stories and updates from the projects. Katie has a Master’s degree in Biology from University of York; her understanding of conservation and ecology helps her to guide Ecologi’s decisions to optimise Ecologi’s positive impact on people, biodiversity, and the planet.
Host
Nick Allport
Head of Climate Impact Growth
Nick leads Ecologi's Climate Impact Growth team, helping organisations build and execute best-in-class climate and nature recovery strategies. He specialises in translating complex environmental science into clear, actionable guidance for clients. Passionate about the natural world, Nick is dedicated to harnessing the power of business to address the dual climate and biodiversity crises.