Embedding Biodiversity Metrics in Construction: A Practical Pathway for Supply Chains

The construction sector has accelerated action on carbon through whole‑life assessment, performance codes and material choices. The post Embedding Biodiversity Metrics in Construction: A Practical Pathway for Supply Chains appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

OS introduces BNG mapping

Ordnance Survey has created a new tool to map habitats, supporting developers in reaching targets for a 10% uplift in biodiversity.

MPs to probe Treasury’s influence on climate policy

A cross‑party committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into the role of the Treasury in shaping the UK’s approach to climate change, biodiversity loss and wider sustainability. The post MPs to probe Treasury’s influence on climate policy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Government delays introduction of mandatory BNG for NSIPs

New biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) will now be implemented in November, six months later than originally planned. The post Government delays introduction of mandatory BNG for NSIPs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Government has broken promise over BNG for NSIPs timeline, says sector body

The BNG Federation has accused the government of leaving the nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) sector in a “regulatory vacuum”, due to uncertainty around the planned implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for NSIPs. The post Government has broken promise over BNG for NSIPs timeline, says sector body appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Just Have a Think - Humans reach a new low. Literally 09072023

Our modern way of life is largely dependent on land-based mining to extract minerals & other raw materials required for construction & for components in many technologies. Some suggest we may not have enough of these materials to see us through the transition away from fossil fuels & that we now need to go down to the deep ocean to extract even more. Others argue that as we have only discovered < 0.001% of the biodiversity at those depths, mining down there might not be such a smart idea

FT - Can society turn down damaging levels of light pollution? 29062023

Artificial light is proving to be an ever-growing threat to biodiversity. It's harmful to pollinating insects, bats and a host of other creatures, including zooplankton, a crucial part of the aquatic food chain. But as the FT’s science editor Clive Cookson explains, scientists are discovering relatively simple ways to light the night in harmony with nature.

RICS - WBEF - 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction: Spotlight on materials 11052023

The 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction provides a global snapshot on progress of the buildings and construction sector towards decarbonisation, and reviews the status of policies, finance, technologies, and solutions in the sector during the past year. In this video, Mae-ling Lokko, Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Architecture, puts a spotlight on the global impact of materials used in the buildings sector on carbon.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Janine Benyus | Creating regenerative spaces in harmony with nature 27032023

How can we create regenerative, human systems in harmony with nature? We need an economy that not only restores, but actively improves the world we live in. In this video, Biomimicry expert Janine Benyus discusses how human systems can work in harmony with nature and accelerate our progress to a circular economy.

HS2 - How HS2's Burton Green Tunnel will enhance the local environment in Warwickshire 06042023

The 700-metre Burton Green Tunnel, located in Warwickshire, is beginning to take shape as construction is ramping up. The tunnel will follow the existing disused railway line in the area and a key feature of the tunnel is that it will include enhanced environmental features. These include tree planting, new footpaths and better connections to local woods.