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In our final episode of the series we are discussing the important financial topics which cover most natural capital projects, including ecosystem markets and green commerce. We discuss potential funding and revenue options for natural capital, and importantly what are the risks and future opportunities for agriculture and landowners in Scotland.\\xa0 Investing in nature can help to improve our environment, drive a green economy, tackle global issues such as climate change and make the world a better place for both society and biodiversity.\\xa0 \\xa0\\xa0
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\\nProfessor Mark Reed is an expert in Rural Entrepreneurship and the Co-Director of the Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre at Scotland\\u2019s Rural College (SRUC). He is a transdisciplinary researcher specialising in environmental governance, ecosystem markets and research impact. He is a visiting professor at several universities, CEO of Fast Track Impact, Research Lead for the IUCN UK Peatland Programme where he sits on the Executive Board of the Peatland Code, and is also Co-Chair of UNEP\\u2019s Global Peatland Initiative Research Working Group.\\xa0 \\xa0
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\\nThe Earth\\u2019s soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future.\\u202f\\xa0
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\\nHosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Kieron Sim, executive producer Kerry Hammond.\\u202f\\xa0
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\\nPutting a financial value on nature : 1:50 - 6:56\\u202f\\xa0
\\nRequirements and controls for land and carbon markets : 6:57 \\u2013 11:13\\u202f\\xa0
\\nOpportunities and risks for farmers : 11:14 \\u2013 22:50\\u202f\\xa0
\\nMoney for nature restoration projects : 26:18 \\u2013 38:00\\u202f\\xa0
\\nBalancing science, business and farmers needs : 38:00 \\u2013 44:55\\xa0
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\\nRelated FAS Resources\\xa0
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\\nAdvice & Grants | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
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\\nFunding Opportunities for Sustainable Farming | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)\\xa0 \\xa0
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\\nFAS Sounds | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
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\\nEnvironment resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
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\\nOther Related Resources\\xa0
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\\nProfessor Mark Reed, SRUC, UK (profmarkreed.com)
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\\nThriving natural capital | SRUC
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\\nScottish Nature Finance Pioneers \\u2013 Grow, Restore, Prosper | NatureScot
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\\nScottish Forum on Natural Capital \\u2013 Bringing together public, private and voluntary sector organisations in order to protect and rebuild Scotland\\u2019s natural capital. (naturalcapitalscotland.com)
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\\nHome - UK Woodland Carbon Code
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\\nPeatland Code | IUCN UK Peatland Programme (iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org)
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\\nSoil Carbon Code | About the Code (sustainablesoils.org)
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\\nICVCM - Build integrity and scale will follow
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