Biodiversity and nature first approaches
As environmental expectations rise, utilities must move beyond compliance to adopt nature-first strategies that deliver meaningful biodiversity gains in operations and infrastructure delivery. This session will unpack how to measure and monitor biodiversity, harness the power of nature and deliver a positive impact to the local environment.
Chair welcome and introduction
Gabriela Dotro, Chair - Constructed Wetlands Association
Biodiversity net gains explained
Nick White, Principal Advisor - Net Gain - Natural England
Delivering biodiversity net gain: across varying habitats
Emily Johns, Nature Strategy Manager - SSE
Benefits of nature-based solutions for the water industry
Ruth Barden, Director of Environmental Solutions - Wessex Water
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