【June 9th】Held in Kyoto! The Intersection of Business and Biodiversity: The Forefront of Nature-Positive Implementation Based on Scientific Approaches

Purpose of the Event

This symposium, held in cooperation with the Kyoto Biodiversity Center, will focus on biodiversity response in business. Think Nature will provide insights into global TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures) trends based on its track record with major corporations and local governments. The event will specifically highlight practical discussions such as "What can we learn from nature capital-related data?" and "How can scientific evidence be incorporated into business decision-making?" The goal is to foster an environment where local companies view Nature Positive initiatives as "business opportunities" and are inspired to venture into new nature-related businesses.

Event Overview

● Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 1:15 PM)

● Venue: Kyoto Economy Center (https://kyoto-kc.jp/) Conference Room B-6

● Host: Think Nature Cooperation: Kyoto Biodiversity Center

● Recommended Attendees: Companies based in the Kyoto region, management and ESG officers, financial institutions, real estate developers, tourism operators, and local government officials.

● Capacity: 70 people (first-come, first-served, application deadline: Monday, June 8, 6:00 PM)

*Please bring your business card for attendance confirmation.

Program Structure

【Opening Remarks】 1:30 PM – 1:35 PM

【Part 1: Keynote Speech】 1:35 PM – 2:05 PM Global Insights

Dr. Atte Moilanen (Chief Scientific Officer, Think Nature)

Theme: Business Actions Considering Biodiversity and Natural Capital

Content: Explanation of implementation examples of biodiversity conservation plans based on Dr. Moilanen's theories (e.g., Zonation). Presentation of the concept of "Nature-Positive Actions based on scientific approaches" sought by the global market.

【Part 2: Business Session】 2:05 PM – 3:55 PM

Tsukasa Kanai (Executive Advisor, Think Nature (Senior Advisor, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank)) 2:05 PM - 2:30 PM (Q&A 5 min) Potential of regional finance in Nature-Positive landscape approaches

Yasuhiro Kubota (Think Nature) 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM (Q&A 5 min) Integrated response to climate and nature: A general model for business continuity and growth based on consideration of natural capital and business environment

Masayo Terakado (Nissay Asset Management Corporation) 2:50 PM - 3:15 PM (Q&A 5 min) What has emerged from dialogue with investee companies: Visualizing supply chain risks and "the future of management" with science x AI

Shogo Isosato (Think Nature) 3:15 PM - 3:35 PM (Q&A 5 min) Value of natural capital found by visualizing regional nature in high resolution

Natsuko Shigehara (Kyoto Biodiversity Center) 3:35 PM - 3:55 PM (Q&A 5 min) Biodiversity initiatives in Kyoto

—Break— 3:55 PM – 4:05 PM

【Part 3: Panel Talk】 4:05 PM – 4:35 PM

Towards the regeneration of regional natural capital through corporate investment Tsukasa Kanai (Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank), Masayo Terakado (Nissay Asset Management Corporation), Yasuhiro Kubota (Think Nature), Shogo Isosato (Think Nature), Natsuko Shigehara (Kyoto Biodiversity Center)

【Closing & Business Card Exchange】 4:35 PM – 4:50 PM

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https://think-nature.jp/blog/20260609-event/?k3ad=prtimes

About Think Nature

https://think-nature.jp/

We are a nature-tech startup that applies knowledge from basic sciences such as biogeography and macroecology, and applied sciences like biodiversity conservation and systematic conservation planning, within a business context. Our vision is "to realize a world where investment in natural capital is valued and leads to a prosperous society." We aim to enable decision-making based on "visualized nature information" in various activities of corporations, finance, government, and citizens by visualizing the "value of nature" with data technology. Our strengths include the highest level of data analysis integrating big data derived from terrestrial and marine fieldwork observations and satellite observations (high-resolution visualization maps of Earth's biodiversity), and socioeconomic information (logistics statistics, input-output tables, stock/futures trading information, geopolitical risks), and providing business intelligence to adapt to the global environmental crisis. Our business portfolio is multifaceted, including IR disclosure support for corporations (e.g., TNFD compliance) and natural capital management support, harmonious implementation support for carbon neutrality and nature positive, climate and nature due diligence for institutional investors and financial institutions, and nature-related initiatives for local governments.