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Using story maps to turn evidence into action
The Irwell Catchment Partnership has developed a catchment ‘story map’ to help partners interrogate evidence and turn it into action on the ground. The story map, along with the partnership’s vision and terms of reference, will serve as the overall Catchment Management Plan, driving evidence-based delivery to further improve the…
Greater Manchester Embark on Natural Capital Investment Plan
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Natural Course have commissioned eftec and partners Environmental Finance and Countryscape to develop the first Natural Capital Investment Plan for the city region. The plan will promote investment and delivery of opportunities that protect and enhance Greater Manchester’s natural capital to support a healthy population…
Celebrating #EUGreenWeek with a Natural Course drop-in session
On May 24th, The Rivers Trust, United Utilities, Environment Agency, Natural England and GMCA held a meet and greet in central Manchester to celebrate #EUGreenWeek. On the run-up to the session, the collaborative team invited wider project affiliates involved in the delivery of Natural Course to produce posters about the…
Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference 2018
Over 70 delegates attended Greater Manchester’s Natural Capital Annual Conference to discuss the opportunities and benefits around connecting people with nature. Representatives from across Greater Manchester’s environment, health, planning, utilities and transport sectors attended the conference, hosted by Manchester Museum, to share evidence for the many benefits found in connecting people…