Local Investment in Natural Capital (LINC) - End of Programme Event

Welcome to the Local Investment in Natural Capital (LINC) - End of Programme Event! Join us for a day of celebration and reflection on our journey towards sustainable investing in our natural resources. This in-person event will be held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham, where we will showcase the work of Local and Combined Authorities involved in LINC and the potential future of local investment in natural capital. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Local Authorities and green finance experts and be inspired by the possibilities ahead for funding nature recovery. See you there!

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The venue is a short walk from Birmingham New Street Station and it also has on site car parking available for a fee.

Agenda:

Welcome by Claire Steward, Partnership Funding Manager, EA @ 10am

Introduction by Alice Mayne, Director of Strategy, EA.

Shared Learning Workshops: Please forward any questions for these workshops to Claire.tunningley@environment-agency.gov.uk in advance if possible.

Session1:

1. How to set up a Local Authority led Special Purpose Vehicle.

2. How to set up a Local Authority led nature marketplace platform.

3. How to lead demand side engagement strategies

LUNCH

Session 2:

4. How to generate an investible pipeline of nature projects.

5. How to set up a Local Authority led Green Finance Community of Practice – Platform and stakeholder community.

6. How to create a market for your Natural Capital

What next?

Local Nature Recovery Strategy Delivery by Hannah Hyland, EA

Closing: Future of Green Finance at DEFRA TBC @ 3.30pm