Our buildings and communities have direct and indirect impacts on habitat, ecosystems and water quality, but together we have the opportunity to support the renewal of nature in our cities.
Nature positive roadmap for the built environment: Trajectories for new developments
Building on years of consultation with industry, leading experts in biodiversity, as well as engagement with community stakeholders, our nature roadmap sets out new trajectories and clear direction for new developments to help the built environment protect, restore and regenerate nature.
Early engagement with First Nations stakeholders also informed the discussions that shaped this nature roadmap. We recognise the vital role of First Nations knowledge, leadership and stewardship in achieving long term outcomes for nature.
The nature roadmap responds to growing expectations that planning, design and construction play a more active role in addressing nature loss, not just minimising harm. It translates global nature targets into practical measurable steps for the built environment and provides clear direction on what needs to change over time.
Importantly, this roadmap supports culturally informed outcomes that strengthen connection Country and protect cultural values.
The roadmap establishes trajectories for new buildings that will help developers plan future projects in line with emerging expectations around nature.
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“This roadmap provides a clearer direction of travel for the sector. By setting targets and timeframes, it helps project teams understand how expectations around nature are evolving and how new developments can start responding today.”
Elham Monavari, Head of Green Star Strategic Delivery
More resources on nature
A nature roadmap for the built environment
The Nature roadmap discussion paper evaluates environmental risks and opportunities, explores innovative concepts for nature regeneration, and underscores the collaborative roles required for success. Consultation closed on 30 June 2024.
A nature roadmap for the supply chain
This discussion paper evaluates environmental risks and opportunities pertinent to the industry, clarifies the role of the supply chain and outlines the regulatory frameworks that are impacting it.
Building with nature 2.0
The second paper in our Building with Nature series, which consolidates the latest science and global trends and views from industry on the role of biodiversity and ecological value in the built environment.