Invest4Nature webinars

Explore the Invest4Nature webinars on a variety of topics.

Webinar: From Evidence to investment

How can Nature-based Solutions become more relevant to financial decision-making?

The Invest4Nature webinar “From Evidence to Investment: What Makes NbS Finance-Relevant?” explored this question by examining how the gap between evidence and investment can be bridged. Bringing together representatives from insurance, banking, asset management and corporate finance, the session highlighted how Nature-based Solutions can reduce risks and create value for investors, businesses and society.

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Webinar series: NbS Financing Pitch & Match

This webinar series in unlocking funding for nature-based solutions (NbS). It brings together real-world NbS initiatives in need of funding with innovative financing opportunities, offering inspiration and ideas for nature-based solutions implementations. Join us as we match real-world NbS initiatives in need of funding with innovative financing opportunities.

Each session brings together NbS cases and funders to spotlight different and innovative financing models for promising NbS endeavours — from public incentives to private investment and blended finance. The goal: to bridge the gap between ambitious green initiatives and the financial solutions that can bring them to life. Whether you’re developing an NbS project, seeking funding, or exploring ways to support nature-positive investments, this series offers valuable insights to turn ideas into action.

#3 Urban Green Infrastructures for Wellbeing

This session highlights an NbS case pitch from Katowice, Poland: a therapeutic green pavilion designed to support the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors at a psychiatric centre.

Speakers:

NbS case: Wioletta Mlocek, Municipal Greenery Dept. Katowice
Investment sector representative: Linda Romanovska, Melomys Advisory
Moderator: Lydia Lienhart, Joanneum Research
In the discussion we also hear from Dr. Marcin Burdzik, Deputy Director for Medical Affairs at the Dr. Krzysztof Czuma Psychiatry Center in Katowice, where the NbS would be implemented.

This edition we are working together with Task Force 3 in Network Nature+, and UrbanbyNature.

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#2 Blue Carbon Financing

This second webinar showcases Blue Carbon Financing.

Speakers:

NbS case: Brian Tsuyoshi Takeda, Restorae
Funding service provider: Ross Brooks, Katapult Ocean
Moderator: Wenting Chen, NIVA

This edition we are working together with Task Force 3 in Network Nature+, C-Blues, and the MAREA Project.

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#1 Coastal Restoration

Our first edition was a collaboration with NetworkNature+ and focused on Coastal Restoration in Aarhus, Denmark.

Speakers:

NbS case: Mette Holm, Business Consultant and Biologist, Aarhus Municipality
Funding service provider: Andrew Outhwaite, Managing Director & Innovation Commercialization Lead, For Blue
Moderator: Wenting Chen, Senior Economist, Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA)

This edition we are working together with Task Force 3 in Network Nature+. Task Force 3 focuses on exploring NbS finance, investment mechanisms and business models from the perspective of co-creation and co-finance.