Phoebe Higgins is Director of Nature and Markets at EPIC where she works on uncovering the best uses of environmental markets, finance and procurement approaches for delivering faster, scaled-up conservation outcomes. The team she leads works on promoting nature-based solutions through innovations in faster permitting and efficient government contracting. Phoebe has also worked on advising conservation funders on targeted grant-making for better outcomes, designing strategies for loan funds to support conservation, and evaluating the effectiveness of permitting and approval processes for ecological restoration programs.