Executive Training Program

High Integrity Nature Investments

Nature investments across the African continent are growing but must deliver real impact on ecosystems and local communities. BIRA in collaboration with Newt Natural Capital is welcoming executives looking to understand high quality nature conservation to join our executive training program.

This short, no fee online training series is tailored for CSR, ESG Corporate foundation leaders eager to build credible nature investments.

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What's the aim?

To build the capacity of corporate teams to engage Africa based nature conservations – combining carbon, biodiversity and community outcomes with strong due diligence and investor grade metrics.

What’s the format and commitment?

Starting in January 2026, with four 90 minute online sessions over 4 months – designed for high impact with manageable time commitment.

No participation fee but stated interest in conversation is needed.

What will you gain?

A clear understanding of African natural capital and it’s economic value, practical tools for due diligence and investment planning, exposure to emerging technologies in MRV (eg remote sensing, blockchain) and insights into ESG integration and policy alignment (eg TNFD, GRI).

How to assess the economic value of African natural capital and biodiversity

Tools and technologies to measure impact (e.g., remote sensing, blockchain, MRV)

Integration of nature into ESG and disclosure frameworks like TNFD and GRI

How to source, diligence, and structure high-integrity nature investments using mechanisms like biodiversity and nature credits

Who’s delivering it?

Led by Newt Natural Capital’s CEO Dr Mike Musgrave, with contributions from other BIRA partners including AXUM, CreditNature and Xilva.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Syakaa at [email protected] or Laura at [email protected]

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