{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"WSP’s Positive Impact Podcast","title":"Unlocking Nature Markets : Local Strategies for Environmental Transformation ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1463,"description":"In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, BBC1 reporter and presenter Lucy Siegle explores the transformative power of Nature Finance, a concept that is redefining how we approach environmental restoration and economic regeneration. The episode highlights how Yorkshire is becoming a living laboratory for innovative, finance-driven environmental solutions. Lucy is joined by leading voices in sustainability and landscape strategy: Ludo Pity, Director of Landscape Advisory at WSP; Ed Dick, CEO and Co-founder of Great Yellow; and Shaun Berry, Head of Environment and Sustainability at North Yorkshire Council. Together, they delve into the practical applications of Nature Finance, examining how targeted investment in natural capital such as peatlands, woodlands, and biodiversity can unlock local economic opportunities while tackling climate and ecological challenges. Listeners will get a clear understanding of what Nature Finance entails and why it’s gaining traction. The episode showcases Yorkshire’s pioneering efforts in landscape-scale restoration, the critical role of public-private partnerships in funding nature-based solutions, and real-world examples of nature finance delivering tangible community benefits. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, sustainability professional, or simply curious about the future of nature markets, this episode offers an engaging and accessible look at how financial innovation and ecological stewardship can come together to build a better world. “Yorkshire is showing the world how restoring landscapes can also revive communities and economies.” Find out more: Local Investment in Natural Capital > Mayoral Combined AuthorityFinal Report - The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review - GOV.UK Disclosure The WSP’s Positive Impact podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for independent, tailored professional advice. The podcast does not constitute, nor should it be construed as, a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9uG4mjW-76NuGJaRh0YGC2D93JF85yfVMedSYzcptL4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZGI4/MjNjMzA2MmM0NjU1/M2VjZThmZjYwZDlh/NWIyNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}