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Read more at: E.Valu.A.Te and Metrics Selection Framework reports published

E.Valu.A.Te and Metrics Selection Framework reports published

26 November 2014

01 December 2013 - The Natural Capital Leaders Platform has published its reports to support the suite of innovative web-based tools launched at the Second Nature event (see below).


Read more at: Water risks in the private sector in Nature Climate Change

Water risks in the private sector in Nature Climate Change

26 November 2014

25 April 2014 - The unsustainable management of water resources, together with rising water demands and the impacts of climate change, poses significant risks to water companies and businesses reliant on agriculture (agribusinesses), as reported in a series of commentary pieces and an editorial in Nature Climate Change.


Read more at: Planning advice for integrated water management

Planning advice for integrated water management

26 November 2014

02 June 2014 - Water and its effective management are vital to life and with better integration, water can be exploited as an opportunity to improve our health and wellbeing. There is a growing awareness of the important role of planning in joining up land use and water management. However, water issues are often not considered in a joined-up way.


Read more at: Sink or Swim: a multi-sector collaboration on water asset investment

Sink or Swim: a multi-sector collaboration on water asset investment

26 November 2014

03 June 2014 - Water is an economically strategic resource, provided and regulated by nature and underpins many business activities. Ensuring that water is carefully stewarded and available in sufficient quantity and quality is a subject of vital interest to business, however, to date the management of and investment in water has been disjointed.


Read more at: The Nexus Network launched

The Nexus Network launched

26 November 2014

09 June 2014 - The Nexus Network, launched on Monday 9 June, offers business the opportunity, for the first time, to design and deliver research by embracing science in all its manifestations – social and natural – to ensure the sustainable management and secure supply of natural capital, including energy, food and water.


Read more at: The Best Use of UK Agricultural Land

The Best Use of UK Agricultural Land

26 November 2014

25 June 2014 - The demands on UK agricultural land are escalating. Meeting the needs of a growing population, providing greater food and energy security, increasing woodland coverage and offering better environmental protection are just some of these demands. But where will this land be found?


Read more at: Two million hectare shortfall in UK land possible by 2030, study finds

Two million hectare shortfall in UK land possible by 2030, study finds

26 November 2014

25 June 2014 - Cambridge-hosted industry platform calls for joint action plan with government.


Read more at: The Best Use of UK Agricultural Land features widely in the media

The Best Use of UK Agricultural Land features widely in the media

26 November 2014

25 June 2014 - The Best Use of UK Agricultural Land report has been widely featured.


Read more at: CISL to develop business hub to test a new Natural Capital Protocol

CISL to develop business hub to test a new Natural Capital Protocol

26 November 2014

22 July 2014 - Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership has been selected by the Natural Capital Coalition to develop and pilot a new Natural Capital Protocol.


Read more at: What works at the nexus?

What works at the nexus?

26 November 2014

27 November 2014 - London: The first Nexus Network Conference CISL is currently working with University of East Anglia and the University of Sussex on the Nexus Network that explores the linkages between water, food, energy and the environment.


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