Tom Butterworth

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Tom Butterworth is the Director of Arup, specializing in nature-positive strategies, natural capital, and biodiversity assessments. With over 27 years of experience, he has led biodiversity projects in the energy, road, and rail sectors and supported clients in achieving their nature-related goals. Tom has also managed protected sites, developed biodiversity policies, and contributed to England’s national biodiversity strategy.

Tom Butterworth

Feb 26 2025

Nature and the short-term reach of the long-term risks

Illuminem Voices

Biodiversity · Nature

Climate and biodiversity risks are treated as long-term, delaying action. Businesses focus on short-term crises, ignoring nature's economic role. Long-term solutions boost resilience to short-term risks

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