The Natural Capital of Wasps - Seirian Sumner,

Explore the overlooked natural capital of wasps in this insightful and research-driven video featuring Seirian Sumner, an internationally recognised expert on wasp ecology, biodiversity, and conservation. This talk reveals why wasps are far more than a nuisance: they are vital predators, natural enemies of crop pests, pollinators, and decomposers, playing essential roles in sustaining ecosystems and supporting human wellbeing. Often undervalued, wasps hold immense potential in areas such as environmental economics, pharmacological discovery, food systems, and cultural heritage, particularly within Indigenous communities. Using a holistic natural capital framework, Seirian synthesises interdisciplinary research to demonstrate how wasps contribute to nature recovery, ecosystem stability, and biodiversity enhancement. This video is ideal for academics, policymakers, NGOs, conservation scientists, and anyone committed to understanding the complex relationships underpinning nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, and global biodiversity goals. It challenges assumptions, highlights research gaps, and shows why recognising the value of wasps is crucial for effective conservation and long-term environmental resilience. The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery and Biodiversity Network are interested in promoting a wide variety of views and opinions on nature recovery from researchers and practitioners. #naturerecovery #Biodiversity #Conservation #NaturalCapital #EnvironmentalEconomics #EcosystemServices #Wasps #Pollination #NatureBasedSolutions #WildlifeConservation #Sustainability #Ecology