Biodiversity
In the simplest terms, biodiversity refers to the variety of animal and plant life that exists in the natural environment.
Biodiversity
The levels of biodiversity found in different societies and communities is bound up with economic activity i.e. the development of the built environment that encompasses economic and social infrastructure, alongside housing. The development of policy for preserving biodiversity is an increasingly important consideration for decision-makers, with a United Nations Summit held bi-annually to discuss international action to achieve this.
Biodiversity articles
Science-based targets for nature launched
The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has this week launched what it describes as the "world's first" science-based targets for nature.
Matthew Coe looks at the challenges of securing biodiversity net gain on environmental impact assessment projects
This sponsored guest blog from Environment Bank explores the options for developers looking to comply with new biodiversity net gain (BNG) legislation.
International summits warn of climate and biodiversity crises. Planners and developers are using green infrastructure to take action on the ground. Huw Morris reports
World-renowned urban designer and town planner Dr Wei Yang tells Chris Seekings how we can design our cities so that they are more sustainable and inclusive for future generations
Seven out of 10 companies that disclosed their environmental impact to CDP last year did not monitor their impact on biodiversity, and are unprepared for incoming regulations.
A new framework developed by IEMA to help businesses act on biodiversity loss and contribute towards nature restoration has officially launched today.
Members of IEMA’s policy team outline the key issues facing sustainability professionals in 2023 and beyond
