This module has been designed for businesses, organisations or colleagues in the early stages of their natural capital journey with an interest in learning more about what natural capital is, why it is important for business and how to start integrating it into business decision-making.
Participants will achieve a good understanding of the relationships between business and nature and related business risks and opportunities as well as familiarity with a few key practical approaches, practices and tools.
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Objective: To achieve an understanding of what natural capital is and why businesses should care with a few examples of businesses that have integrated natural capital in their decision-making processes.
Resources
Facilitator Agenda
A facilitator agenda for a one hour delivery of the We Value Nature Module 1. The agenda includes preparation, materials, and a step-by-step guide of activities for the training.
Participant agenda
An agenda for participants laying out the timings and topics of the one hour We Value Nature module 1 training.
Workbook
Participant workbook including useful resources and space for reflection and note-taking.
Speaking notes
Speaking notes for delivering We Value Nature Module 1 as a one hour training event.
Slide deck
A PowerPoint slide deck for delivering We Value Nature Module 1 as a one hour training event.
Objective: To achieve an understanding of what natural capital is, why businesses should care and concrete examples of a few next steps that can be taken to get started on the natural capital journey..
Activities included: case studies, practical tools and tips to get started
Resources
Facilitator Agenda
A facilitator agenda for a two hour delivery of the We Value Nature Module 1. The agenda includes preparation, materials, and a step-by-step guide of activities for the training.
Workbook
Participant workbook including useful resources and space for reflection and note-taking.
Speaking notes
Speaking notes for delivering We Value Nature Module 1 as a two hour training event.
Slide deck
A PowerPoint slide deck for delivering We Value Nature Module 1 as a two hour training event.
Objective: To achieve a good understanding of the relationships between business and nature and related business risks and opportunities as well as familiarity with a few key practical approaches, practices and tools.
Activities included: case studies, group discussion, exercises and a game
Resources
Risks and risks responses game
Risks and risks responses game designed for the We Value Nature training.
Facilitator agenda
A facilitator agenda for a half day delivery of the We Value Nature Module 1. The agenda includes preparation, materials, and a step-by-step guide of activities for the training.
Participant agenda
An agenda for participants laying out the timings and topics of the half day We Value Nature module 1 training.
Workbook
Participant workbook including useful resources and space for reflection and note-taking.
Objective: To achieve a strong understanding of the relationships between business and nature and related business risks and opportunities, explore practical approaches, practices and tools to integrating it into decision-making, as well as learn from leading companies.
Activities included: case studies, group discussions, exercises and games
Resources
Facilitator Agenda
A facilitator agenda for a full day delivery of the We Value Nature Module 1. The agenda includes preparation, materials, and a step-by-step guide of activities for the training.
Speaking notes
Speaking notes for delivering We Value Nature Module 1 as a full day training event.
Slide deck
A PowerPoint slide deck for delivering We Value Nature Module 1 as a full day training event.
Workbook
Participant workbook including useful resources and space for reflection and note-taking.
Risks and risks responses game
Risks and risks responses game designed for the We Value Nature training.
Visit our media library to find multimedia content showing the business case for a natural capital approach. Most content is under open licences and you are encouraged to download, remix and share your creations.
Resources
The following pages contain relevant case studies:
- WBCSD Business examples (natural and social & human capital assessments)
- Natural Infrastructure for Business platform (Nature-based Solutions focus)
- Natural Capital Coalition’s case studies (applications of the Natural Capital Protocol)
- UEPG’s case studies (biodiversity focus)
Natural capital model infographic
An illustration of the value of a natural capital approach and the ways in which natural, social and economic systems interact, impact and depend upon one another.
Warm-up exercise: fashion game
A warm up exercise for a training event. Participants map environmental impacts along the value chain of a luxury fashion company .
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Train-the-trainer module 1 - Natural Capital Training in Helsinki
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