Launch of Earth Capital Nexus

Date:: 7 October 2025, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:: The Library@ The View, Royal College of Surgeons, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE

This event marked the official launch of Earth Capital Nexus at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The event brought together senior leaders from across finance, business, government, academia, and civil society for a timely discussion on aligning natural capital, growth, and finance. The speakers explored the emerging opportunities where Earth and financial capital converge to shape a sustainable future. Watch the video of the event above.

Opening:
Lord Professor Nicholas Stern

Keynote Address:
Ruth Davis OBE, UK Special Representative for Nature

Opening Provocation:

The Nexus of Natural, Economic and Financial Capital – Professor Nicola Ranger, Executive Director, Earth Capital Nexus

A Series of High-Level Reflections and Debate from Senior Experts including:

Marisa Drew, Standard Chartered
Christopher Wright, Norges Bank Investment Management
Andrea Ledward, UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Chaired by Professor Giles Atkinson