Part 1: The nature questions your clients need you to answer

This is Session 1 of The Nature Intelligence Edge — a three-part series for environmental consultancies.

Session 2 (12 May) covers the science of eDNA and bioacoustics in practice. Session 3 (26 May) focuses on winning and delivering nature mandates.

Your clients are navigating a wave of new nature-related obligations - from TNFD disclosures and CSRD biodiversity requirements to area-based metrics and evolving Environmental Impact Assessment standards. And increasingly, they are turning to their consultants for answers.

This session cuts through the noise. Hosted by two ex-consultants now at the forefront of nature intelligence, we will map exactly what the key frameworks require, where qualitative narratives are no longer sufficient, and what a defensible, evidence-based approach looks like in 2026.

You will leave with a clear picture of the regulatory landscape, the data standards now expected by auditors and investors, and a practical tool to help you advise clients with confidence.

What You Will Learn

• The nature-related regulatory landscape in plain English and decoded - TNFD LEAP, CSRD ESRS E4, BNG, and EIA reform
• Where qualitative narratives are no longer sufficient and what auditable evidence now looks like
• The emerging role of environmental DNA and bioacoustics in delivering credible, defensible biodiversity data

What You Will Take Away

• A downloadable Nature Regulations Reference Guide - a framework-by-framework cheat sheet mapping what each regulation requires and what data standard is expected
• Clarity on what 'good' now looks like for consultancy-led nature assessments
• Confidence to advise clients navigating the nature agenda

Your Hosts

- Laura Plant, Consultancy Partnerships, NatureMetrics (formerly in environmental consultancy)

- Pippa Howard, Chief Nature Strategist, NatureMetrics (formerly at Arcadis)

The 25-minute presentation will be recorded and available on demand after the event. The Q&A session will give you the space to ask questions freely. Questions can be submitted in advance if preferred by emailing marcomms@naturemetrics.co.uk