RE:imagine Nature
Nature provides us with everything from clean air and water to food and climate regulation. It also underpins the global economy and is at the heart of human innovation.
Over the course of history, nature's resources have contributed to cutting-edge solutions in tech, healthcare, and materials science. Without nature, we lose not only our life-support system, but the planet's best research centre.
Our success as a species is deeply reliant on the health of the natural environment – protecting it protects our future.
Lessons From The Natural World
Co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute, Janine Benyus looks at the natural world like one massive research and development lab. Nature has been refining and perfecting its processes for billions of years, and it has a lot to teach us about living sustainably.
Biotechnology
What happens when nature meets technology?
Natural Carbon Capture
How can we enhance our planet's natural carbon cycles?
Rediscovering Nature-Based Solutions
Nature-based solutions are synergistic projects between humans and nature based on the knowledge that healthy ecosystems provide humans with myriad life-supporting services. Nathalie Seddon, Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford, helps us understand the long-term benefits of effective nature-based solutions.
Nature-Based Solutions In Action
Strengthening ecosystem services and the connection between humans and nature to solve social, economic and environmental issues
The Forest Bioeconomy
Integrating the conservation of forests into our economy
The Potential Of Small Island Developing States
From coral reefs to mangroves, the natural resources surrounding small islands are the first line of defence against hurricanes, storms and flooding. Dr. Brosnan explains how we can regenerate these marine ecosystems to foster vibrant blue economies.
Seaweed: The Ocean's Economic Powerhouse
Reimagining the plant that stores carbon, cleans water, and provides habitat for aquatic species
Miraculous Mycelium
How the root network of fungus can provide the building blocks for a cleaner world
Dendra
Combining advanced data science, artificial intelligence and drone automation, Dendra rehabilitate land and restore biodiverse ecosystems at scale.
Ecosystem Restoration
How can restoring wild landscapes help reverse biodiversity loss?
Financing Nature Restoration
In order to be valued appropriately, nature needs to be incorporated into our fiancial systems. Jane Ingram Carter of Pollination Group develops strategies for businesses to invest in nature restoration, and ensures that local communities continue to benefit.
Nature Finance
How can investing in ecosystems create more resilient economies?
Forest Conservation
Protecting one of humanity's most vital assets
Xingu Seed Collectors
In the heart of Brazil, Indigenous seed collectors are regenerating the forests that sustain life on Earth. Since 2007, the Xingu Seed Network has gathered more than 325 tonnes of native seeds, which have been sown directly into the ground to grow 27 million new trees.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
How "the most biodiverse place on Earth" is working to conserve nature
Valuing Indigenous Practices
Using traditional knowledge and practices to sustain Earth's rich tapestry of life
Indigenous Conservation
Indigenous people make up just 6% of the population yet manage lands that support 80% of the world's biodiversity. What can we learn from traditional conservation practices, and how can we work better with Indigenous communities to restore balance to valuable ecosystems?
Oceans
Maintaining the health of the planet's largest carbon sink
