Episode 17: Katie Critchlow, CEO, NatureMetrics

Financing Nature is a podcast from GFI Hive showcasing practical solutions to mobilising private sector finance into the restoration of nature and nature-based solutions for a greener, more resilient and inclusive global economy.

Hosted by the Green Finance Institute’s Helen Avery, each episode features an interview with leading practitioners from finance and the environment discussing solutions happening across the globe to drive private capital into nature.

We also host Special Series such as our COP28 and COP15 episodes with UNEP, and our Farming Toolkit episodes.

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About the episode

Episode 17: Katie Critchlow, CEO, NatureMetrics

Environmental DNA, or eDNA, is revolutionising the way companies can measure their impact on nature. Katie Critchlow, CEO of NatureMetrics, that has brought eDNA into the mainstream, shares the work her firm is doing in supporting the move to nature positive and creating investment opportunities in nature restoration. Katie also shares her insights into the role of data and technology in supporting the broader mission of financing nature.

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Meet the hosts

Helen Avery

Director of GFI Hive and Nature Programmes

Helen leads the Institute’s nature team, whose work supports the transition of the economy to one that values and invests in nature. The team...