It’s great to invite you back to the EEO-AGIS seminar series for 2026 / 2027. This year we are kicking off with a fantastic double act from NatureScot with Donya Davidson and Phillipa Vigano talking about NatureScot’s Data Strategy and evolving approach to Data Governance and how this is informing natural capital data and tools.
The seminar will take place at 5pm on Wednesday the 14th October in the Training and Skill Room, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute (https://maps.app.goo.gl/o3hxPHWgrVa9qoW47) followed by networking drinks in a local pub.
Really looking forward to seeing you in October.
Managing Natural Capital Data in Scotland: From Strategy to Decision Support
Donya Davidson (Natural Capital Manager NatureScot) and Phillipa Vigano (Innovative technologies programme manager NatureScot)
Taking a natural capital approach allows the full range of benefits that we receive from nature are taken into consideration within the decision-making process, and benefits land management, biodiversity recovery, and policy decisions across Scotland. This seminar will explore NatureScot’s Data Strategy and evolving approach to Data Governance and how this is informing how they manage natural capital data. The talk will discuss the challenges of integrating diverse environmental datasets and translating them into practical evidence for decision-making. The session will also explore the Natural Capital Tool, demonstrating how it enables users to explore, assess, and communicate the natural assets and ecosystem services that underpin Scotland’s landscapes.