Economic Models for Protecting Nature: From Theory to Practice

​This interactive workshop explores how economic models can actively support nature protection and restoration.

​We’ll examine why traditional systems fail to account for ecological value and explore practical alternatives used in biodiversity markets, conservation finance, and regenerative business.

​You’ll leave with:

​🌳 Clear frameworks for integrating nature into decision-making

​🌳 Real-world case studies

​🌳 Practical ideas for startups, investors, policymakers, and community leaders

​Open to founders, climate practitioners, investors, students, and anyone curious about nature-positive systems. No economics background required.

​Facilitators

​Emely Junker and Henk Kleynhans are Co-Founders of SquareBySquare, a platform securing at-risk rainforest land through conservation partners and linking support to GPS-defined square metres. Their work focuses on embedding ecological value directly into economic structures.

​Interactive, discussion-based, and designed for cross-sector collaboration. 🌿