What if we worked with nature, not against it?

Hi there!

I'm Dr. Emīlija Veselova, and I help individuals and organisations work with nature.

For 8+ years, I researched how to bring nature into decision-making processes so that we can build sustainable futures.

Now, I’m shifting back to the industry to solve the most pressing challenges and built nature-positive societies that value life, all life.

Why nature-positive?

All business and economic sectors depend on a viable, healthy, stable natural environment.

All businesses and economic sectors will face nature-related risks.

All businesses and economic sectors make significant negative impact on natural environment.

Nature is not something out there, separate from humans. Nature is connected, related and supports everything we humans do.

Unfortunately, our extractive, profit-focused and human-centred businesses have and are making significant negative impact on nature.

Nature-related events and dependencies will be the key challenge for companies and cities in the next decades. But nature-positive strategies are here to help us navigate these challenges.

My specialties:

  • Holistic or targeted nature-positive strategies for all levels: from long-term visions to operations. and implementation strategy, to a service, product, or internal campaign.

    Together, we figure out why, with whom, how, at what cost, and how to motivate and involve others.

  • Processes that include nature and its needs in decision-making, innovation, strategy building, and design.

    Together, we find a win-win outcome for humans and nature.

  • Approaches that make abstract, nature-positive thinking actionable, clear, and context-specific.

    I create frameworks, methods, tools, and experiential activities.

    Some examples: nature on the board, nonhuman personas, socio-ecological systems map, and even roleplay.

  • Experiential learning to build knowledge and practical skills, for individuals and teams.

    I give inspirational talks and teach and coach individuals, small groups, and project teams.