Building Natural Connections is a webinar series that explores how the interdependence of nature, society and the economy can be leveraged to provide solutions for a sustainable built environment. The series – hosted by Make Architects’ Future Spaces Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) – features diverse perspectives from business, policy, finance, academia and civil society.

It comprises three talks focused on exploring solutions to our triple crises: climate, nature and human wellbeing. Starting with the premise that we must change, and that it’s in our best interest to do so, the talks will explore how to unlock positive action, sharing examples of behaviour and cultural change, new financing and measurement techniques, simple and complex solutions, and how these challenges can unlock innovation and value for all.

Changing Climate, Changing Culture
29 September 2021 at 2pm BST

Banking on Bio-Resilience
06 October 2021 at 2pm BST

Unlocking Social Value
13 October 2021 at 2pm BST