EKN Learning Zone

In the UK, nature markets are likely to become one of the main ways by which we secure the natural environment that everyone needs to thrive. Whether you are from a big business or a small community, it is important to know about this aspect of green and blue enterprise. Join this pioneering course to become familiar with what nature markets are all about and how to participate in them. The course doesn't require prior knowledge. It is designed for professionals who are prospective buyers, sellers and intermediaries in trading for nature-based carbon, biodiversity enhancement and other environmental outcomes. This course has been designed and created by the Ecosystems Knowledge Network (EKN), the award winning, knowledge-sharing charity, and organisers of the Nature Finance UK Conference, running since 2018. Read more

Nature Tech Expo 2024 was the UK’s first event dedicated to digital technologies that enable nature recovery. Hear from leaders in digital technology and nature recovery, providing their insights on a broad range of nature technologies, with sessions including: How tech can unlock finance for nature Demonstrating the power of citizen science and satellites for nature recovery  Artificial intelligence for nature recovery Deploying eDNA intelligently: key factors for success How to integrate acoustic and other data into the assessment of nature recovery Powering nature recovery with smartphones Powering nature recovery through digital games and visualisation Earth Observation, AI and nature recovery in UK rural landscapes Optimising and enabling nature recovery in river catchments through digital technologies Advancing digital technology for urban nature The role of Earth Observation   Presentations and panel sessions were led by experts across leading organisations that included the IUCN, the Natural History Museum, Amazon Web Services, the National Biodiversity Network Trust, Cognizant, Envance, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Nature Metrics, South of Scotland Enterprise, Highlands Rewilding, Gentian and more...   Explore our Nature Tech 2024 event page to explore the programme and speakers further here.   The event and on-demand access were organised by the award-winning Ecosystems Knowledge Network (EKN), an independent forum for harnessing the role of a healthy environment in people’s lives. We are a social enterprise and registered charity.   We aim to make all our resources accessible to those who need them. If you are unwaged or belong to a voluntary group, get in touch with us for discounts via conference@ecosystemsknowledge.net. Read more