About the Event: Nature North is a collaboration of more than 50 organisations, partnerships, 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.

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.

Speakers 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 BEM, journalist, academic and CEO/founder of the Sheffield Environmental Movement
Roz Davies, CEO, The Green Estate CIC

Join us as we unveil this transformative strategy and demonstrate the North's leadership in championing nature’s recovery. Your support will be invaluable in making our shared ambition a reality.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important event.

Live stream - Investment in Nature Recovery for the North of England