On the 4th of April at 12pm, the Green Finance Institute will host the second in a series of webinars in support of the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS). Register here

This webinar focuses on Community Engagement and Benefits including:

• What Community Engagement and Benefits (CE&B) means in the context of nature-based projects
• Why project developers should undertake CE&B, and the benefits it offers to projects
• How to undertake CE&B, practical steps and advice on how to start a Community Engagement plan.
• The importance of Community Engagement & Benefits in the context of a Just Transition, as supported by the Interim Principles of Responsible Investment in Natural Capital
• The focus of Community Engagement and Benefits within the FIRNS and the dual funding stream from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
• Where to go for further resources, and future webinar topics

The webinar also hosts a panel of third party project developers and advisers, who will share their advice on how to approach Community Engagement and Benefits. The panel includes:

• Claire Thirlwall, Community Engagement Consultant, Thirlwall Associates
• Emma Cooper, Head of Land Rights and Responsibilities, Scottish Land Commission
• Zoe Laird, Regional Head of Communities Infrastructure, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
• Marian Bruce, Enterprise Manager, Affric Highlands

If you have any further questions or comments, please contact firns@nature.scot or hive@gfi.green.

Disclaimer: This event will be recorded. Recordings will be published on the NatureScot FIRNS page and those of partner organisations. Registrants’ details will be shared with FIRNS partner organisations.