Root and Reason

The AFN Network+ has become Root and Reason, the food resilience collective.

For AFN Network+ resources alongside new insights, events and more, visit rootandreason.org.uk.

Visit Root and Reason

The AFN Network+ has become Root and Reason, the food resilience collective. Visit rootandreason.org.uk for new insights, events and more.

February 2025 - AFN Network+

AFN Network+ Events

We host events in person and online, bringing people with an interest in agri-food together to share insights, develop knowledge and create connections. These include:

  • Webinars, workshops and networking meetings
  • Our annual two day Big Tent event
  • An annual facilitated Crucible workshop for people interested in applying for scoping study grants. Participants develop project ideas, meet collaborators, work on proposals and receive grant-writing coaching.

Our events offer participants the chance to engage with researchers and food system stakeholders working for change in the agri-food system. Our webinars are all recorded and can be found in the resources section of the website.

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28th February 2025
Webinar

Why carbon markets aren’t a good model for investing in nature recovery

Oxford University economist Alex Teytelboym will set out a new approach to scaling investment in nature recovery. At a time of urgent need for private finance to pick up the heavy lifting in nature recovery, Alex will explain why existing market designs such as carbon and Biodiversity Net Gain are not sufficient to scale investment in nature, and use an innovative case study to demonstrate how a different, auction based approach, could scale and enable investment.

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UK Research and Innovation has funded this network with support from these four councils:

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

UK Research and Innovation