Natural Capital Symposium 2026

Don’t miss the 20th anniversary edition of the Natural Capital Symposium, hosted by the Natural Capital Alliance, June 29 - July 1 at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center. This in-person convening will bring together leaders from governments, international financial institutions, researchers and practitioners, and the private sector to discuss how natural capital approaches are being integrated into policy and finance decisions. As NatCap celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Symposium will highlight the growing role of natural capital in shaping public policy, guiding development planning, and informing investment strategies around the world. Participants will share how advances in science, data, and tools are helping institutions improve real-world outcomes for economies, communities, and ecosystems. Participants will connect with peers across sectors, share insights from their work, and contribute to shaping the next phase of global efforts to integrate nature in decision-making. Sessions will cover: How governments and international financial institutions are integrating natural capital approaches into policy, finance, and operations to improve development outcomes and support long-term economic resilience;Frontiers in natural capital and ecosystem service science, including links with mental and physical health;The latest InVEST innovations – including new tools that make ecosystem services modeling more accessible for use in policymaking, and open the door for community contributions to the InVEST Workbench;Community-led conversations covering ecosystem services data and tools more broadly;And much more!