Investing in Nature for the North

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NATURE RECOVERY FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

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GREEN GROWTH FOR THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

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BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND

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A Northern nature positive economy

Removing barriers and creating the conditions for investment in nature.

Putting nature at the heart of strategic planning and economic decision-making.

Supporting investment and action for nature across all sectors.

Building a pipeline of outstanding, investable, nature recovery programmes.

Strengthening the capacity, skills and learning needed for a nature-positive economy.

Taking an inclusive approach to nature investment and nature recovery that reflects the diversity of communities and thought across the North.

The North of England Can be a Nature Positive Economy

Let’s act now for a brighter, greener future in the North.

Nature North brings together partners, investment and practical action to scale nature recovery across Northern England.

‘Investing in Nature for the North, A Strategic Plan for a Nature Positive Regional Economy’ is a clear strategic plan to scale up green investment across the region. With pioneering finance models and five key investable themes, this is a roadmap for real, lasting change.

A Vision for the North

Through collaboration, leadership and by making the most of our Northern advantages, we can create the UK’s first nature positive regional economy. A prosperous and thriving North, where nature’s recovery attracts investment and is integral to economic growth, resilient communities, improved health and better places to live. A region where every sector is doing their part for nature, and we work inclusively so everyone can benefit. A place that invests in people, skills and capacity, enabling green careers and a just transition. A North that is leading for nature, with outstanding nature recovery.

Our vision

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The Nature North Partnership Board

Latest news

New UKREiiF 2026 Survey Launches to Unlock Private Investment in Nature Recovery

Nature North and Accelar Limited repeating industry survey to accelerate action on nature investment

Nature North returns to UKREiiF for 2026, joining partners in the Landscape Institute Pavilion.

A collective vision for nature‑rich, resilient places to be showcased in Leeds

The picture shows two men and two women gathering around a table, with a map of Cumbria placed in the centre. They are working together to explore locations for nature recovery efforts.

Cumbria looks to align nature recovery efforts at a landscape scale

Landowners and key organisations from across Cumbria have come together to strengthen coordination on nature recovery and ensure existing programmes and investment deliver maximum benefit for the county.

Resources

Nature North responds to Defra’s call for evidence: Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery. August 2025.

Nature North’s August 2025 response to Defra’s call for evidence outlines how expanding private sector investment is essential to achieving nature recovery at scale across Northern England.

Nature North Conference 2024 – report

Nature North Conference 2024 - report

Nature North Summary

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