Biodiversity Net Gain Challenges and Innovation Pathways

For this Positive Impact Panel session we explore Biodiversity Net Gain and it's implementation. Here, to 'set the scene' we identify the key motivations behind BNG, the Biodiversity Metric, and the proposed delivery mechanisms. Next, we walk through a few of the key challenges: the impact on both local planning authorities and developers, potential bottlenecks, as well as the development of Biodiversity Offset Markets. Before concluding, we run through potential innovation pathways whether they be through biodiversity offset market development, tools and technologies aiding ecologists, as well as the compatibility with other policy initiatives.