Purpose of the seminar: To report on the first real-world application of the Natural Capital Indicator Framework (NCIF), which provides a structured approach to selecting indicators for reporting on natural capital. This pilot has been conducted on the Brazilian Pantanal biome, which is a megadiverse wetland surrounded by the Amazonia, Cerrado and Chaco biomes. The Pantanal biome has recently received global attention due to an alarming increase in the frequency and extent of wildfires, the causes of which are diverse and complex. We will report on the initial results of the pilot project and provide a space for stakeholder discussions about future research directions in this area.

Language: The seminar will be held in English and Brazilian Portuguese and supported by a live translation service.

Agenda:

Introduction to the research (5 mins) – Julia Tomei (UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (ISR))

Research results, lessons learned and potential next steps (15 mins) – Alison Fairbrass (UCL ISR)

Discussant responses (10 mins) – Fabio de Oliveira Roque (Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul) & Rafael Morais Chiaravalloti (Smithsonian Institute)

Q&A with participants (25 mins)

Closing remarks (5 mins) – Julia Tomei