As of 2023, it will be a legal requirement for planning projects across the U.K. to achieve the outlined biodiversity net gain targets as set out in the Environmental Act. As biodiversity across the country continues to decline, according to a 2022 research report from the Environmental Agency, it is now more important than ever that local authorities are working to protect and enhance local wildlife in order to successfully deliver biodiversity net gains. While making biodiversity net gains a legal requirement in new development projects is a step in the right direction, there is still much work to be done to reverse the decline in biodiversity in the UK. Through sharing best practice, councils can build upon their existing success and develop new strategies to protect local wildlife through working with local communities and stakeholders to deliver biodiversity net gains.
Join us at Enabling Biodiversity Net Gain in the Planning System 2023 to hear the latest updates and guidance from leading experts and those working at the forefront of enhancing and protect biodiversity across the country. Engage with a series of best practice case studies showcasing strategies for protecting local wildlife, implementing green infrastructure, and centering nature in new development plans. You will also have the opportunity to network with senior colleagues across sectors to discuss challenges you in coordinating approaches for protecting and enhancing local biodiversity in partnership working. Why Attend: |
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Online Registration
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Chair’s Opening Remarks
Robert Ewers, Professor of Ecology, Imperial College London (CONFIRMED)
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Keynote: Protecting Wildlife and Enhancing Biodiversity: National Update
- Building a greener, more prosperous country: insights from the Environmental Action Plan 2023
- Key updates on the 25 Year Environmental Plan for tackling biodiversity loss and mitigating climate change
- Guidance for public authorities on complying with their biodiversity duty and working with developers to secure net gains
- Strategies for tackling invasive species and enhancing biosecurity to restore biodiversity and mitigate further loss
Mike Burke, Programme Director – Sustainable Development, Natural England (CONFIRMED)
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Case Study: Navigating the Impact of Sewage Spills on Local Biodiversity and Planning Procedures
Tony Virgo, Councillor, Bracknell Forest Council (CONFIRMED)
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Questions & Answers Session
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Comfort Break
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Case Study: The Urban Jungle: Protecting and Enhancing Biodiversity in Cities
- Strategies for developing and implementing green infrastructure in urban areas to improve and protect local biodiversity
- Creating and utilising public green spaces to boost biodiversity as well as regulate the climate and mitigate pollution
- Guidance on urban greening: implementing green roofs and living walls into development projects to mitigate environmental damages in denser city areas
- Developing a greenness index to highlight areas of the city with low levels of green cover and identify where more greening is needed
Abby Crisostomo, Head of Green Infrastructure, Greater London Authority (CONFIRMED)
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Questions and Answers Session
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Pre-Recorded Case Study: Lessons from the Land Trust’s BNG Journey
Joe Heath, Head of Environment and Biodiversity, The Land Trust (CONFIRMED)
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Lunch Break
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Panel Discussion: Securing Biodiversity Net Gains: Enacting Environmental Policy Changes at a Local Level
Panellists will discuss their organisations’ approaches to enacting national policy changes at a local level to protect and promote biodiversity in their areas.
- Sharing insights to ensure effective biodiversity net gains in local planning processes
- Building capacity for local biodiversity conservation and restoration through staff education and training
Martin Elliot, Head of Strategic Planning, Leeds City Council (CONFIRMED)
Dr. Gemma Jerome, Director, Building with Nature (CONFIRMED)
Mike Waite, Director of Research & Monitoring,
Surrey Wildlife Trust (CONFIRMED) -
Breakout Networking Session: Taking A Multi-Agency Approach to Protecting and Enhancing Biodiversity
This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in coordinating approaches to enhancing biodiversity and securing net gains. We encourage you to share your strategies for strong communication and effective data sharing between agencies. Take this time to share your experiences and network with senior colleagues.
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Comfort Break
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Case Study: Kew Ha Ha: Involving the Community in Historical Restorations the Creation of Local Wildlife Corridors
Eve Risbridger, Chief Executive, Habitats and Heritage (CONFIRMED)
Paul Jennings, Nature Conservation Manager, Habitats and Heritage (CONFIRMED) -
Questions & Answers Session
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Pre-recorded Case Study: Using Data to Monitor and Evaluate Biodiversity Progress in Planning Developments
Dr Janet Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Ecology & Management, University of Northampton School of Science and Technology
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Chair’s Closing Remarks
Who Should Attend?
Delegates who will have an interest in this event will be people who work in planning and sustainability.
*This Conference is open to Public, Private and Third Sectors
For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285
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