In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, BBC1 reporter and presenter Lucy Siegle explores the transformative power of Nature Finance, a concept that is redefining how we approach environmental restoration and economic regeneration. The episode highlights how Yorkshire is becoming a living laboratory for innovative, finance-driven environmental solutions.
Lucy is joined by leading voices in sustainability and landscape strategy: Ludo Pity, Director of Landscape Advisory at WSP; Ed Dick, CEO and Co-founder of Great Yellow; and Shaun Berry, Head of Environment and Sustainability at North Yorkshire Council. Together, they delve into the practical applications of Nature Finance, examining how targeted investment in natural capital such as peatlands, woodlands, and biodiversity can unlock local economic opportunities while tackling climate and ecological challenges.
Listeners will get a clear understanding of what Nature Finance entails and why it’s gaining traction. The episode showcases Yorkshire’s pioneering efforts in landscape-scale restoration, the critical role of public-private partnerships in funding nature-based solutions, and real-world examples of nature finance delivering tangible community benefits.
Whether you're a policymaker, investor, sustainability professional, or simply curious about the future of nature markets, this episode offers an engaging and accessible look at how financial innovation and ecological stewardship can come together to build a better world.
“Yorkshire is showing the world how restoring landscapes can also revive communities and economies.”
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In this episode of WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, we explore the role of nuclear energy in the UK’s energy future and the critical importance of managing radioactive waste safely and responsibly. Host Lucy Siegle is joined by Professor Neil Hyatt, Chief Scientific Adviser at Nuclear Waste Services, and Professor Chris Jackson, Technical Director of Subsurface Storage at WSP, to unpack the science and strategy behind the UK’s Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme.
They discuss the evolution of the UK’s nuclear industry, the origins of radioactive waste and why long-term deep geological disposal has become the internationally preferred solution. They also explore the collaboration and cutting-edge geoscience needed to deliver a project of this scale, how communities are engaged in the siting process and why transparency is vital for building trust.
It’s a fascinating look at one of the biggest engineering and societal challenges of our time.
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· WSP’s expertise and project experience in Nuclear Energy
In this episode of our WSP’s Positive Impact podcast series, presenter Lucy Siegle delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on the water industry and supporting climate resilience through nature-based solutions.
She is joined by guests Dan Scott, Chief Data Scientist at WSP and Angela MacOscar, Head of Innovation at Northumbrian Water, to discuss how AI can be utilised to enhance water management, improve efficiency, and support sustainable practices.
Emphasising the importance of using AI safely and responsibly, they explore its applications in monitoring water quality, predicting climate impacts, and optimising resource allocation and review AI's role in promoting climate resilience and enhancing human well-being through innovative, nature-based solutions.
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In today’s world, buildings are becoming more complex than ever before. With the world racing to build the infrastructure of the green transition, the fourth Industrial Revolution and create resilient communities for growing populations, there is a pressing need for the industry to shift away from traditional processes and embrace new ways of designing and delivering buildings. How can the industry tap into this to advance project outcomes?
In this episode from our Positive Impact podcast series, BBC1 reporter and presenter Lucy Siegle chats with Dale Sinclair, Head of Digital Innovation at WSP, and Mark Farmer, CEO of Cast Consultancy, who are leading the charge in modernising the construction industry. They explore the transformative approaches that are responding to changing complexities. One of the key strategies discussed is the innovative kit-of-parts approach, which promises to revolutionise how buildings are designed and constructed.
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The WSP’s Positive Impact Podcast series explores the ideas, innovations, and voices shaping a more sustainable, resilient, and future-ready world.
In each episode, environmental journalist and presenter Lucy Siegle is joined by WSP experts and industry leaders to unpack the big topics driving change — from climate resilience and net zero to digital transformation, smart cities, and beyond.
Together, we tackle the challenges facing sectors like energy, infrastructure, and water, and explore the practical steps being taken to deliver long-term social and environmental value.
Whether you’re a policymaker, engineer, innovator or just passionate about creating a better future, WSP’s Positive Impact podcast brings you the insight and ideas shaping the world ahead.
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