Shaping the Future of Biodiversity with Responsible AI
AI4Nature is a cross-sector alliance building the standards, tools, and trust to ensure AI supports nature recovery—starting with Biodiversity Net Gain.
A diverse, growing alliance
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A shared commitment to ecological integrity
The alliance brings together diverse expertise across sectors, including technology providers contributing AI and analytics capabilities, ecological consultants providing scientific rigour and validation, and conservation organisations ensuring ecological integrity and alignment with recovery goals.
Guiding the responsible use of AI in biodiversity science
Developing
shared standards for responsible AI use in biodiversity assessment
Creating
best practice guidelines for ethical technology implementation
Shaping
innovation through collaborative pilot projects and case studies
Driving
education across the industry to support the net positive adoption of AI in nature recovery
Championing
responsible AI adoption across environmental and planning sectors
Facilitating
education and knowledge sharing on AI applications in biodiversity science
Natural England welcomes the establishment of the AI4Nature Alliance to mobilise the application of artificial intelligence responsibly for nature recovery
Nick White
Principal Advisor,
Natural England
Our first focus is on supporting the national rollout of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in England—an ambitious policy to embed nature in development decisions. We believe AI can help deliver this vision efficiently, consistently, and at scale—without compromising ecological expertise.
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The Alliance is open to anyone helping shape the future of nature recovery through policy, technology, or practice.
Technology providers
Ecologists and consultants
Local authorities and planners
Built environment professionals
Conservation organisations
Academics and researchers
Explore our launch announcement
Our Vision
A future where artificial intelligence enables seamless, accurate, and transparent biodiversity assessment and enhancement, setting a global standard for nature recovery through technology-driven conservation.
Our Mission
To unite expertise across sectors, harness AI-powered solutions, and establish best practices for effective and scalable biodiversity protection and restoration.
Join the movement
Whether you’re working on ecological policy, planning decisions, data science, or on-the-ground conservation, the AI4Nature Alliance welcomes your voice.
Together, we can ensure that AI supports a nature-positive future through transparency, trust, and shared standards.
