Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain: Pathways to Nature Recovery in England
- Delivery Associates Network
- Dec 6, 2024
- 18 min read
Updated: Mar 21
Webinar
The introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) in February 2024 marks an exciting chapter for nature recovery in England. Initially applying to major developments, the policy now applies to minor sites and is anticipated to affect Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) from November 2025.
This webinar will set out the policy landscape underpinning BNG, and use this as a basis to explore the implications for Local Planning Authorities and developers, and common challenges. Importantly, we will explore the opportunities BNG provides for our towns and cities as navigate this new frontier for nature recovery, with the hopes of delivering and multiple benefits for communities.
Timestamps
0:00 – 2:40 – Introduction and Agenda
2:40 - 5:35 – Biodiversity in Crisis
5:35 – 11:00 – Introduction to BNG
11:00 – 17:52 – BNG Metrics & Incentivisation
17:52 – 24:57 – BNG & the Planning Process
24:57 – 31:49 – Strategic BNG
31:49 – 35:49 – Challenges and Opportunities
35:49 – 37:41 – Navigating BNG & Conclusion
Transcript
About the speakers
Josh Gittins is a Senior Scientist, working for Arup’s Climate & Sustainability Services based in Bristol. He specialises in the restoration and recovery of the natural environment, and how we can implement nature-based solutions across the built environment to better facilitate sustainable development.
Josh has a diverse background, having worked across academia, consultancy and the public sector on environmental consenting and urban planning challenges straddling England and Wales. He specialises in trying to achieve better water quantity and quality outcomes for communities.
