ID: 2129
Presenting Author: Fiona Burnet
Session: 713 - Technical Outreach and Storytelling: Key to Investing in Biodiversity
Status: pending
Geospatial risk assessment paired with eDNA data is key to nature finance. The ability to translate complex data into visual risk maps, prioritises action and unlocks strategic investment for nature.
Scaling biodiversity investment hinges on effective storytelling that translates complex science into material, actionable narratives. This abstract, drawing on NatureMetrics' expertise, details how geospatial risk assessments provide the essential framework for technical outreach to drive finance.
The GRA achieves this translation by leveraging multiple state-of-nature layers and integrating diverse technical inputs. The output is an intuitive, visual risk map that demystifies scientific complexity, enhancing regulatory literacy across diverse audiences. Crucially, this is designed to ingest high-resolution eDNA monitoring data (where available), which validates risks and provides location-specific intelligence for clear, relevant messages.
This synthesis directly addresses the boardroom's need for quantifiable risk. By translating technical data into clear exposure, this informs corporate nature strategy and aligns with regulatory reporting. This geospatial-backed outreach effectively mobilises resources: it clearly indicates where to prioritise monitoring and finance, shifting investment from generalised commitments to targeted action for maximum impact.
This presentation will showcase how merging high-resolution eDNA with geospatial layers can help achieve the technical literacy and compelling narrative required to unlock and strategically direct private capital for nature.
An environmental professional with expertise in navigating the landscape of nature-related frameworks & disclosure initiatives, and guiding organisations as they delve into their nature journey.