The economics of biodiversity: valuing and financing nature

Talks and exhibition communicating outcomes from the UKRI (NERC/ESRC) Economics of Biodiversity research programme to practitioners and policymakers.

Following the Dasgupta Review (2021 – ‘The Economics of Biodiversity’), this event brings the results of a £6.4 million, UKRI-funded research programme to those involved in valuing and financing biodiversity. It comprises three sessions of talks/panel discussions and an exhibition.

The talk sessions are organised around three themes:

1. Natural Capital
2. Valuation of Biodiversity
3. Green Finance and Decision Making

The exhibition combines poster and video content, aimed at bringing the results to life for policymakers and practitioners. The event will also be relevant to the UK’s hosting in February 2026 of the IPBES Plenary, with its focus on the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment.

Event Times

• Tuesday 16 September: 2.00pm-4.30pm, Exhibition 4.30pm-6.00pm.
• Wednesday 17 September: 9.00pm-3.30pm.

Speakers

• Rosie Hails
• Ece Ozdemiroglu
• James Vause
• Simon Butler
• Richard Field
• Plus leading researchers from the following NERC/ESRC-funded projects
  • BIOADD
  • Biodiversity Credits
  • BIURBS
  • NAVIGATE
  • Sea the Value
  • Trustworthy Frameworks
  • Valuing Nature’s Soundscapes

Booking information

Registration is required, on a first come, first serve basis please contact lgzgy@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk or sue.davis@nottingham.ac.uk

Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features include:

• Step-free access
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org