BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN URL:https://lectures.london/london-school-of-economics/becoming-nature-pos itive/calender.ics NAME:Lectures London X-WR-CALNAME:Lectures London TIMEZONE-ID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35a438b7-a2f5-47de-a6fa-8a9423ddf59f SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260506T065226 DTSTART:20260506T170000 DTEND:20260506T183000 SUMMARY:Becoming nature positive LOCATION:London School of Economics: In-person public event (Old Theatre\, Old Building) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 6 May 2026 6pm - 7.30pmWhat does it mean to be "natu re positive"—and why is it now one of the most important ideas shaping g lobal policy\, business strategy\, and the future of our planet?Join us fo r a special screening of Becoming Nature Positive\, a compelling 30‑minu te documentary created to cut through jargon and explain—with clarity an d authority—what “nature positive” means\, why it matters\, and what is at stake if we fail to act. The film translates complex science and gl obal agreements into practical\, understandable language about halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.Inspired by the book of the same name\, the film draws on interviews with world‑leading scientists\, CEOs\, youth a dvocates and policymakers involved in shaping the Global Biodiversity Fram ework. Rather than focusing on doom and decline\, it highlights the choice s facing leaders today and the opportunities of a nature‑positive transi tion for economies\, ecosystems and communities.After the screening\, Andr ew Steer will be joined by Marco Lambertini and Nicola Ranger for a though t‑provoking panel discussion. Together\, they will explore the insights behind the film\, the momentum of the nature‑positive movement\, and wha t operationalising “nature positive” really looks like for governments \, businesses and society.The screening and discussion will be followed by a free drinks reception for all attendees.Book your free ticketMeet our s peakers and chairMarco Lambertini is the Convener of the Nature Positive I nitiative. Marco was WWF International Director General (2014-2022) and Sp ecial Envoy (2023). Before joining WWF he was Global Director of Network a nd Programme and subsequently CEO of BirdLife International. Marco’s exp erience and career ranges from ecological field research to high level adv ocacy and international policy\, nature reserve management\, integrated co nservation and development projects\, environmental education\, NGO develo pment\, communications and campaigning\, in many countries all over the wo rld. He is the lead author of the recently published book Becoming Nature Positive: transitioning to a safe and just future (2025\, Earthscan Routle dge\, London) and Executive Director of the film Becoming Nature Positive (2026\, Open Planet Studios).Nicola Ranger is Executive Director of Earth Capital Nexus and Professor in Practice of Natural Capital\, Risk and Fina nce in the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environme nt at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She leads inte rdisciplinary research and policy engagement at the nexus of finance\, inv estment\, natural capital\, resilience and sustainable development with a global focus. Professor Ranger is a globally recognized expert in sustaina ble finance\, climate and nature\, and systemic resilience. Her research f ocuses on integrating climate and nature risks into financial decision-mak ing.Andrew Steer is Professor in Practice in the Global School of Sustaina bility at LSE. He is a global leader in sustainable development and climat e change advocacy. Sir Andrew served most recently as the founding Preside nt and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund. He was the President and CEO of the Wo rld Resources Institute\, has held significant positions at the World Bank \, including Special Envoy for Climate Change\, and was Director General a t the former UK Department for International Development (DFID). He is als o Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew as of February 2026.More InformationThe Global School of Sustainability at LSE ( GSoS) is the interdisciplinary centre for sustainability research impact a t the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). GSoS works i n partnerships to advance pioneering sustainability research\, global poli cy engagement and world-leading educational opportunities. Grounded in LSE ’s interdisciplinary excellence across the social sciences\, GSoS’s gl obal networks target the systemic challenges to sustainability embedded in the world’s economies\, politics and societies.From time to time there are changes to event details so we strongly recommend that if you plan to attend this event you check back on this listing on the day of the event.W hilst we are hosting this listing\, LSE Events does not take responsibilit y for the running and administration of this event. While we take responsi ble measures to ensure that accurate information is given here this event is ultimately the responsibility of the organisation presenting the event. LSE holds a wide range of events\, covering many of the most controversial issues of the day\, and speakers at our events may express views that cau se offence. The views expressed by speakers at LSE events do not reflect t he position or views of the London School of Economics and Political Scien ce. 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