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UK Nature Carbon, Made Clear series for businesses

In this series we share our nature finance expertise to help businesses seeking to grow their understanding of UK nature-based solutions and the part they can play in delivering climate and nature strategies.

We will explore what UK nature carbon offers in a competitive global market, take a behind-the-scenes look at how projects are developed in the UK before they become investment ready, and take a deep dive into the pros and cons of different carbon offset buying methods.

Insights and reports

edie Sustainability Uncovered episode 36: Woodland creation, combatting greenwashing and a quick COP30 preview

Listen from 5 mins 20 seconds for our interview about the South Downs Woodland Carbon project and nature-base solutions in the National Parks  

Sustainability Uncovered is hosted by edie’s content editor Sarah George, editor Matt Mace and senior reporter Sidhi Mittal. Sarah speaks with National Parks Partnership’s head of nature-based solutions Holly Story, alongside Nick Heasman at the South Downs National Park in Sussex.

What does UK nature-based carbon offer that is different to the global voluntary carbon market?

Part of the UK Nature Carbon, Made Clear series

Learn how UK nature-based carbon projects, underpinned by strict standards like the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code, offer high-integrity credits, biodiversity benefits, and trusted governance, creating a premium, transparent, and locally impactful alternative to global voluntary carbon markets.

Peatland restoration (C) Ed Smith

Cairngorms Peatland Restoration Project: Lessons Learned

Read our shared lessons learned from the development of an ambitious peatland restoration project in Scotland, including insights into working with suppliers and Peatland ACTION, restoring the land, blending private and public finance and how to ensure the local community benefits.  

New Forest National Park early morning mist with horse and purple heather

New Forest National Park NEIRF project

Read about the in-depth processes, practices and learnings from the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF). This pilot project was undertaken to explore the potential role of private investment in nature restoration in the New Forest National Park.

North York Moors National Park NEIRF project

Read about the in-depth processes, practices and learnings from the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF). This pilot project was undertaken to explore the potential role of private investment in nature restoration in the North York Moors National Park.

Restoring and Creating Space for Nature in the United Kingdom

Forty-one per cent of the UK’s species have declined in abundance since 1971, and this trend is showing no signs of reversal.

If you are a landowner interested in restoring nature, or a company or investor looking to support nature restoration in the UK, 
then do get in touch. 

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