Gareth Thomas
Discover how to transform ecological challenges into strategic business opportunities with Gareth Thomas, speaker, Head of Research Innovation at the Natural History Museum.
London, United Kingdom
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As Head of Research Innovation at the Natural History Museum, Gareth provides science-based data used by governments and investors globally. He advises on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures implementation and has collaborated with Bloomberg, Aviva, and MunichRE to integrate biodiversity metrics into investment frameworks. His board trusteeship at Chester Zoo complements his work with international policy bodies on global biodiversity targets.
Gareth helps organisations navigate the increasingly material risks of nature loss by translating ecological science into business-relevant metrics. His expertise enables companies to identify nature-related dependencies in their operations, quantify previously invisible risks in supply chains, and develop evidence-based strategies that align financial performance with environmental resilience.
Audiences leave Gareth's presentations with practical frameworks for assessing nature-related financial risks, clear methodologies for measuring biodiversity impacts across operations, and strategic approaches to converting environmental challenges into competitive advantages.
Book Gareth when your organisation needs to transform complex ecological concepts into strategic business opportunities that drive both sustainability and profitability.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Gareth Thomas demonstrates why biodiversity loss is not only an environmental issue but a financial and geopolitical challenge. He reveals how leaders can embed nature-based metrics into corporate and policy frameworks, turning ecological risks into opportunities for growth and stability. With clarity and authority, he shows how nature can be repositioned as a strategic asset essential to long-term resilience and investment confidence.
Gareth Thomas explains how advanced biodiversity metrics are transforming finance, policy, and corporate strategy. He explores the shift from broad sustainability narratives to measurable ecological outcomes that can underpin real change. Drawing on his work with global organisations, he illustrates how decision-makers can navigate complexity with precision, aligning evidence with economic and social priorities to build a truly nature-positive economy.
Gareth Thomas examines the challenges and opportunities of meeting the global target of conserving 30 percent of land and seas by 2030. He highlights lessons from UK and international policy, showing how conservation goals can be achieved without sacrificing economic progress. His perspective underscores the centrality of ecosystem services and resilience, offering leaders a balanced vision of protecting nature while securing long-term value for societies and markets.
Through stories drawn from biodiversity policy, scientific innovation, and international negotiations, Gareth Thomas shows how unlikely alliances are shaping the future of nature finance. He reveals how breakthroughs emerge at the intersection of science, capital, and governance, and how collaboration across these domains creates new opportunities for stability and growth. His ability to connect complex global processes with tangible outcomes makes this session both thought-provoking and practical.
Gareth Thomas addresses how business, finance, and policy leaders can remain committed to science-based action amid political polarisation and economic uncertainty. He explores the pressures of ESG backlash and market volatility, offering strategies for credible leadership rooted in evidence and resilience. His insights equip decision-makers to navigate short-term risks while advancing long-term commitments, ensuring that nature-positive leadership is both practical and durable in turbulent times.
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