Key steps for a Northern nature positive economy
The North of England Can be a Nature Positive Economy
Nature North brings together partners, investment and practical action to scale nature recovery across Northern England.
Explore high integrity investment opportunities in the North
Nature North can help funders, investors and businesses connect with high-quality nature recovery projects across Northern England. Through our trusted network of over 100 organisations and partnerships, we have developed a growing pipeline of projects seeking funding and investment opportunities.
Join the Nature North Community
Nature North brings together organisations, partnerships, businesses, public bodies and community leaders to help create the UK’s first nature positive regional economy. Through collaboration, shared learning and collective action, we are working to accelerate nature recovery across Northern England.
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.
‘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.
Let’s act now for a brighter, greener future in the North.
Our vision
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
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
Film – What is Nature North?
A short film that explains what Nature North is and its vision.
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.