Biodiversity Net Gain Good Practice Principles
Julia Baker, Nov 2017
https://www.cieem.net/biodiversity-net-gain-principles-and-guidance-for-ukconstruction-and-developments
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Defined Biodiversity Net Gain
Defined Biodiversity Net Gain Development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before
Defined Biodiversity Net Gain Development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before
Legally compliant development with biodiversity loss
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Defined Biodiversity Net Gain
Development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before
Developers supporting stakeholders to achieve their nature conservation priorities
Move from this‌
To this…
Challenges & Opportunities
Challenges Voluntary commitments
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Opportunities Industry-driven is far more effective
✓ De-risk consent process ✓ Building skills ✓ Innovation Xx
✓ Wider societal benefits
✓ Enhancing reputation ✓ Winning more tenders
Boost the business case Climate Air Regulation
Biodiversity Net Gain
Air Quality
Water Regulation
Recreational Benefits
Quality
Challenges
Opportunities
Voluntary commitments
Industry-driven is far more effective
No level playing field
Guidance on using metrics to stop green wash
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Before 350
Biodiversity Units
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After
Numbers only tell us ‘how much’
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Net Gain is based on biodiversity
Challenges
Opportunities
Voluntary commitments
Industry-driven is far more effective
No level playing field
Guidance on using metrics to stop green wash
Knowing nature’s wish list
Deliver our biodiversity commitments Regional planning for Biodiversity Net Gain, going beyond a project’s boundary
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Their ideas…
Considerations •
Strategic planning for biodiversity net gain
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Developers support local & regional biodiversity plans
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Provides certainty
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Habitat banking for small developments
Making Biodiversity Net Gain meaningful