News & Insights
Blog: Finding New Value in Nature-Positive SolarPaul Hudson,
Senior Lecturer in Environmental EconomicsChair of Board of Examiners for the Department of Environment and Geography University of York
BLOG: Nature Positive Solar – Indicators and OpportunitiesPiran White,
Professor of Environmental
Management at the University of York
Nature Based Solutions: The opportunity for renewable energy investors.Embedding nature based solutions alongside renewables can unlock additional revenues. NextEnergy Group’s ESG team shared their thoughts on the opportunity they present to renewable energy investors.
Shedding light on land use change for solar farmsTo address the climate and ecological crises, land-based mitigation efforts are required, with the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure playing a significant role. Land use change for solar farms has been rapidly accelerating worldwide and this is projected to continue.
Integrated policymaking needed to deliver climate and ecological benefits from solar farmsThis report discusses the mechanisms by which solar farm development and operation may impact natural capital and ecosystem services, and provides recommendations for policymakers and the solar farm sector.
Pursuing Nature-PositiveThe CFA’s digital series Investing for Tomorrow’s Future highlights the urgent need to integrate climate change and natural capital considerations into investment decision-making. Three videos highlight how NextEnergy Group are pursuing a nature-positive future by promoting scalable solutions to halt and reverse nature loss, and to lead the solar and sustainable investment industries to do the same.
Towards a standardized protocol to assess natural capital and ecosystem services in solar parksThe rising global demand on land for food, energy, housing and industry to sustain increasing population growth is running parallel with an ever more urgent need to preserve the Earth’s ecosystems to mitigate climate change and deliver the goods and services needed for human well-being.
Organisational Resilience in Research and StrategyThis insight synthesizes interdisciplinary research on resilience and provides an overview of the state-of-the- art research and strategy on organizational resilience.
Blog: Finding New Value in Nature-Positive SolarPaul Hudson,
Senior Lecturer in Environmental EconomicsChair of Board of Examiners for the Department of Environment and Geography University of York
BLOG: Nature Positive Solar – Indicators and OpportunitiesPiran White,
Professor of Environmental
Management at the University of York
Nature Based Solutions: The opportunity for renewable energy investors.Embedding nature based solutions alongside renewables can unlock additional revenues. NextEnergy Group’s ESG team shared their thoughts on the opportunity they present to renewable energy investors.
Shedding light on land use change for solar farmsTo address the climate and ecological crises, land-based mitigation efforts are required, with the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure playing a significant role. Land use change for solar farms has been rapidly accelerating worldwide and this is projected to continue.
Integrated policymaking needed to deliver climate and ecological benefits from solar farmsThis report discusses the mechanisms by which solar farm development and operation may impact natural capital and ecosystem services, and provides recommendations for policymakers and the solar farm sector.
Pursuing Nature-PositiveThe CFA’s digital series Investing for Tomorrow’s Future highlights the urgent need to integrate climate change and natural capital considerations into investment decision-making. Three videos highlight how NextEnergy Group are pursuing a nature-positive future by promoting scalable solutions to halt and reverse nature loss, and to lead the solar and sustainable investment industries to do the same.
Towards a standardized protocol to assess natural capital and ecosystem services in solar parksThe rising global demand on land for food, energy, housing and industry to sustain increasing population growth is running parallel with an ever more urgent need to preserve the Earth’s ecosystems to mitigate climate change and deliver the goods and services needed for human well-being.
Organisational Resilience in Research and StrategyThis insight synthesizes interdisciplinary research on resilience and provides an overview of the state-of-the- art research and strategy on organizational resilience.
Blog: Finding New Value in Nature-Positive SolarPaul Hudson,
Senior Lecturer in Environmental EconomicsChair of Board of Examiners for the Department of Environment and Geography University of York
BLOG: Nature Positive Solar – Indicators and OpportunitiesPiran White,
Professor of Environmental
Management at the University of York
Nature Based Solutions: The opportunity for renewable energy investors.Embedding nature based solutions alongside renewables can unlock additional revenues. NextEnergy Group’s ESG team shared their thoughts on the opportunity they present to renewable energy investors.
Shedding light on land use change for solar farmsTo address the climate and ecological crises, land-based mitigation efforts are required, with the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure playing a significant role. Land use change for solar farms has been rapidly accelerating worldwide and this is projected to continue.
Integrated policymaking needed to deliver climate and ecological benefits from solar farmsThis report discusses the mechanisms by which solar farm development and operation may impact natural capital and ecosystem services, and provides recommendations for policymakers and the solar farm sector.
Pursuing Nature-PositiveThe CFA’s digital series Investing for Tomorrow’s Future highlights the urgent need to integrate climate change and natural capital considerations into investment decision-making. Three videos highlight how NextEnergy Group are pursuing a nature-positive future by promoting scalable solutions to halt and reverse nature loss, and to lead the solar and sustainable investment industries to do the same.
Towards a standardized protocol to assess natural capital and ecosystem services in solar parksThe rising global demand on land for food, energy, housing and industry to sustain increasing population growth is running parallel with an ever more urgent need to preserve the Earth’s ecosystems to mitigate climate change and deliver the goods and services needed for human well-being.
Organisational Resilience in Research and StrategyThis insight synthesizes interdisciplinary research on resilience and provides an overview of the state-of-the- art research and strategy on organizational resilience.
Blog: Finding New Value in Nature-Positive SolarPaul Hudson,
Senior Lecturer in Environmental EconomicsChair of Board of Examiners for the Department of Environment and Geography University of York
BLOG: Nature Positive Solar – Indicators and OpportunitiesPiran White,
Professor of Environmental
Management at the University of York
Nature Based Solutions: The opportunity for renewable energy investors.Embedding nature based solutions alongside renewables can unlock additional revenues. NextEnergy Group’s ESG team shared their thoughts on the opportunity they present to renewable energy investors.
Shedding light on land use change for solar farmsTo address the climate and ecological crises, land-based mitigation efforts are required, with the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure playing a significant role. Land use change for solar farms has been rapidly accelerating worldwide and this is projected to continue.
Integrated policymaking needed to deliver climate and ecological benefits from solar farmsThis report discusses the mechanisms by which solar farm development and operation may impact natural capital and ecosystem services, and provides recommendations for policymakers and the solar farm sector.
Pursuing Nature-PositiveThe CFA’s digital series Investing for Tomorrow’s Future highlights the urgent need to integrate climate change and natural capital considerations into investment decision-making. Three videos highlight how NextEnergy Group are pursuing a nature-positive future by promoting scalable solutions to halt and reverse nature loss, and to lead the solar and sustainable investment industries to do the same.
Towards a standardized protocol to assess natural capital and ecosystem services in solar parksThe rising global demand on land for food, energy, housing and industry to sustain increasing population growth is running parallel with an ever more urgent need to preserve the Earth’s ecosystems to mitigate climate change and deliver the goods and services needed for human well-being.
Organisational Resilience in Research and StrategyThis insight synthesizes interdisciplinary research on resilience and provides an overview of the state-of-the- art research and strategy on organizational resilience.
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Previous Events & Workshops
- Workshop III: Reporting and Disclosures for Nature Positive Solar
Workshop III: Reporting and Disclosures for Nature Positive Solar
15 May 2025
Workshop III focused on deepening knowledge exchange across the solar investment value chain, bringing together around thirty participants including investors, developers, technical advisers, and ecological specialists.
Building on earlier work, the session explored how nature‑related considerations are currently being integrated into business strategies, with discussions centred on access to reliable ecological data and the practical challenges of applying nature‑related indicators at both asset and portfolio level. Participants also shared early experiences of TNFD-aligned reporting, reflecting on the implications for risk management, governance structures, and evolving stakeholder expectations.
These insights are informing the development of approaches to nature‑related assessment and disclosure, helping strengthen our understanding of physical risks and prepare for future regulatory developments. This collaborative engagement supports our ambition to ensure that the growth of renewable energy is aligned with the protection and restoration of biodiversity.

- Sustainable Futures Forum 2024: Building For Good
Sustainable Futures Forum 2024: Building For Good
30th October 2024
This was a research-led event hosted by the University of York, that brought together a wide range of stakeholders: industry leaders, policy makers, community members and future generations. Panel themes included: Responsible Business, Sustainable Supply Chains and Business and Nature. The integration of responsible business practices, sustainable supply chains and a commitment to protecting nature ensures that companies not only contribute to the wellbeing of the planet but also secure their long-term success in a rapidly changing world. In this way, businesses can play a key role in promoting the systemic changes needed to build a sustainable and equitable future for all.

- Nature Positive investment opportunities through solar parks: Workshop I
Nature Positive investment opportunities through solar parks: Workshop I
18th July 2023
Workshop I focused on building a new nature positive solar community between the project team and stakeholders from across the solar park value chain. Stakeholders were introduced to the concepts of biodiversity, ecosystem services and the nature-positive concept and how this applies to the solar park value chain. Through interactive breakout sessions, the team highlighted the benefits and opportunities associated with nature positive investments alongside current practices and discussed the importance of using indicators to measure nature positive outcomes. Stakeholders provided valuable contributions to the selection of a set of indicators recommended for use in the monitoring and reporting of nature positive investments at solar parks.

