Biodiversity & Natural Capital
In the simplest terms, biodiversity refers to the variety of animal and plant life that exists in the natural environment.
Biodiversity & Natural Capital
The levels of biodiversity found in different societies and communities is bound up with economic activity i.e. the development of the built environment that encompasses economic and social infrastructure, alongside housing. The development of policy for preserving biodiversity is an increasingly important consideration for decision-makers, with a United Nations Summit held bi-annually to discuss international action to achieve this.
Biodiversity & Natural Capital articles
Eight in 10 of world’s cites report significant climate hazards
Climate hazards such as flooding, droughts and extreme heat are threatening eight in 10 of the world’s cities, new research from CDP has uncovered.
Ahead of the UK general election next month, IEMA has analysed the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat, and Green Party manifestos in relation to the sustainability agenda.
While biodiversity net gain is now making inroads, marine net gain is still in its infancy. Ed Walker explores the balance between enabling development and safeguarding our marine environment
David Symons, FIEMA, director of sustainability at WSP, and IEMA’s Lesley Wilson, tell Chris Seekings why a growing number of organisations are turning to nature-based solutions to meet their climate goals
Joe Nisbet explores the challenges and opportunities of delivering marine net gain through offshore renewables
In January, the Welsh government consulted on a proposed white paper, 'Securing a Sustainable Future: Environmental Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets for a Greener Wales'.
What is the role for nature in the Climate Change Act? Sophie Mairesse reports
Gillian Gibson calls for urgent action to avoid environmental tipping points
