Finance for net zero: How nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could provide greater financial benefits for the net zero agenda in Cambridgeshire

Concepts

• finance
• peterborough
• huntingdon
• consultancy services
• ecosystem services
• greater financial benefits
• financial benefits
• nature-based solutions
• biodiversity or ecosystem services
• how nature-based solutions

Location

Peterborough:

Description

The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced UK-based service provider to undertake research and analysis of the role nature-based solutions could play in the financial viability of low carbon energy projects. This project is looking to develop a theoretical, evidence-based report to improve understanding of how nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could: • Deliver financial benefits in the context of net zero projects • Reduce long-term climate and operational risks associated with projects • Strengthen the investment case for nature-inclusive energy or infrastructure schemes • Explore mechanisms for monetising biodiversity or ecosystem services • Generate 1-2 plausible demonstrator concepts that could be taken forward The main deliverables will include the Main report presenting the key findings of the research, an executive summary and a slide pack of the report findings. The contract for this programme will run for approximately 2 months, concluding on the 30th November 2025.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
• 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
• 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Other Information

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