Shaping the Future of Biodiversity with Responsible AI
Ai4Nature is a cross-sectoral collaborative initiative to advance responsible AI applications in biodiversity data and nature recovery and enhancement, building sustainable global influence through collaborative standards development, education, and knowledge sharing.
A diverse, growing alliance
…and more
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.
Championing the responsible integration of AI into biodiversity and ecological workflows
Supporting
the development of shared standards for responsible AI in biodiversity assessment
Creating
best practice guidance for ethical and effective AI implementation
Showcasing
real-world innovation through collaborative pilots and case studies
Advocating
for the role of responsible AI in planning, policy, and practice
Facilitating
education and knowledge-sharing across the nature recovery community
Promoting
transparency and trust in AI-driven methodologies
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
The Alliance is initially focused on supporting the national rollout of Biodiversity Net Gain in England - an ambitious policy embedding nature into development decisions.
We believe AI can help deliver this vision more efficiently and consistently, while safeguarding ecological expertise and long-term outcomes.
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The Ai4Nature Alliance is open to individuals and organisations shaping 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
Using Responsible AI to strengthen the foundations for nature recovery and enhancement, delivering cross-sectoral impact and setting a model for scalable, evidence-led nature restoration across the UK and beyond.
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.
