LENs at Groundswell

Session

Natural capital case studies

Thursday 3 July, 09:00-09:55, Grass Tent

Chaired by Teresa Dent, this session presents five case studies showcasing ongoing initiatives that deliver a diverse range of natural capital benefits. It aims to inform Groundswell attendees about the opportunities available and to demystify the concept of Natural Capital for those grappling with its meaning and application. The session will be followed by a Natural Capital ‘Speed Dating’ session for providers and prospective suppliers of natural capital opportunities.

Tom Curtis, Founder of Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs), will talk about stacking public and private finance to build landscape resilience. Landscape Enterprise Networks (LENs) builds networks across the UK and Europe between ag and water companies, grain merchants and farmers, with the common goal of implementing resilience into our supply chains, water catchments and farm businesses. Following the 2025 trade, LENs will have directed over £30 million into regenerative practices. Tom will explain how through simple commercial trades between stakeholders in the landscape, LENs gives farmers the opportunity to do good for their soils and their businesses.

Four other great speakers will cover:

A catchment-based approach
Alex Robinson, Zulu Ecosystems

Collaboration for positive environmental outcomes in the uplands
Chloe Palmer

Integrating nature markets within tenancies and contract farming agreements
Jon Dearsley, Savills

High integrity carbon credits – an ecosystem
Doug Wanstall, UK Carbon Code of Conduct CIC

See the Groundswell website for full details.

Session

Informal Q&A with LENs

Wednesday 2 July, 15:00 BST, LENs gazebo, DF F42

Join Tris Baxter-Smith, farmer and LENs Senior Programme Manager. We’ll showcase some great examples of where and how practices funded through LENs have made an impact. This will be an informal Q&A; a chance for you to ask your questions.