Geo for Earth - Episode 5: What is the value of Nature?

Organised by Andy Bennett – Space Lead and Luca Budello – Geospatial Lead at Innovate UK KTN, the eight 40-minute episodes will feature discussions around a specific topic with two guest speakers including policy makers, sector specialists, and emerging thinkers.

What are nature-based solutions exactly, why are they important for reducing deforestation? And what is the role of data, and in particular geospatial data, in monitoring land-use change and nature-based solutions? In this episode, our guest speakers will explore the vast topic of ‘Nature’ in tackling climate change, and why reasons why businesses should prioritise reducing their environmental and social impact.

Guests:

Andrew Deutz – Director, The Nature Conservancy
Victor Ohuruogu – Senior Africa Regional Manager, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)

Moderators:

Suzie Imber – Space physicist, University of Leicester
Dallas Campbell – Science and technology TV presenter

Click here to see the transcript.

Additional Resources

• We are excited to launch our latest publication, ‘Meeting Net Zero with the Power of Place’. Each podcast episode builds on a corresponding chapter in the report, allowing you to get a more in-depth understanding of topics covered. Click here to explore the interactive report.
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  Luca Budello – Geospatial Lead at Innovate UK KTN
  Andy Bennett – Space Lead at Innovate UK KTN