Strategy launch: Investing in Nature for the North
Join us as we unveil this transformative strategy and demonstrate the North’s leadership in championing nature’s recovery.
Date: Tuesday 25th February, 13:00 – 15:45
Venue: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP
Nature North is a cross sector, pan regional partnership of businesses and agencies working for nature recovery across the North of England. Our new strategy makes the case for the North to become a nature positive region, explains how investing in nature recovery will bring economic and social benefits for people and places across the North, and sets out clear steps to enable greater investment in nature.
“We need to invest in natural capital now, to reduce risks and reap rewards.” UK State of Natural Capital Report, 2024.
The event will be hosted by Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire. Oliver will be joined by prominent leaders from across sectors, who will showcase the opportunities to restore nature and create climate resilience whilst driving economic growth. Together, we’ll explore how the North can lead the way in delivering benefits for people, nature, and businesses.
Join us as we unveil this transformative strategy and demonstrate the North’s leadership in championing nature’s recovery. Your presence and support will be invaluable in making our shared ambition a reality.
Speakers to include:
- Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire
- Alan Lovell, Chair, Environment Agency
- Peter Young, Chair, The Broadway Initiative
- Helen Avery, Director, Nature Programmes, Green Finance Institute
- Thomas Viegas, Nature Strategy Lead, Aviva
- Rachael Bice, CEO, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Chair, Great North Bog
- Dr Saira Ali FLI, Landscape Architect and Team Leader Bradford Council
- Maxwell Ayamba MBE, journalist, academic and founder of the Sheffield Environmental Movement
- Roz Davies, CEO, The Green Estate CIC
We look forward to welcoming you to this important event.
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