A wide range of measures to address the climate and biodiversity emergencies have been announced in Transport for London’s (TfL) green infrastructure and biodiversity plan.
English League One team Oxford United have submitted a planning application for a brand new all-electric and nature-positive stadium that will be the first of its kind in the UK.
Institution of Civil Engineers president Anusha Shah has launched a new Nature and People-Positive Champion Award to reflect the best outcomes and practices across the industry.
Requirement for developers to ensure a 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG) has come into effect today, 12 February, with experts welcoming the move but warning of the effect it could have on local planning authorities.
Instead of coming into force in 2023, new rules for biodiversity net gain (BNG) were delayed twice before coming into effect today, 12 February 2024. The two pushbacks were met with a mixed reaction across the industry, but with the statutory obligation to deliver a 10% BNG kicking in today,…
The River Thames Scheme (RTS) has called for candidates to come forward to deliver 8km of new flood channels along with new biodiverse open space for the public.
Carbon emissions and climate change; degradation of water, soil and air quality; failing ecosystems and habitats; increasing social inequality, wellbeing and mental health: these are the most pressing challenges we face, not just in the UK but globally.
The UK government has launched a public consultation into its plan to introduce a Biodiversity Net Gain mandate on all new housing and major infrastructure projects.
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