Building with Nature

Tonsley, SA. Renewal SA. 6 Star Green Star - Communities v1.1.

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.

A nature roadmap for new developments

The draft roadmap provides a framework for the built environment to contribute to the global ambition for a nature-positive future. It recognises that developments must move beyond minimising harm and actively support the protection, regeneration and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.  

This is a draft for consultation – we invite your input to help shape a roadmap that delivers meaningful outcomes for nature.  

Consultation is open until 30 August 2025. 

Download the paper

How you can get involved  

There are several ways to get involved during the consultation period. Submissions are welcome from individuals, organisations and all sectors of industry and government. 

Submit your feedback Attend a workshop (in your city or online)
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“We’ve worked closely with industry to shape this draft, and we’re now inviting the broader sector to help refine it. This is a critical opportunity to get the settings right, and we need a shared response to tackle these complex challenges.”

Elham Monavari, Head of Green Star Strategic Delivery

More resources on nature 

Discussion paper
Released: Mar 2024

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.

DISCUSSION PAPER
RELEASED: JUN 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. 

Thought leadership
Released: Mar 2023

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.

Nature Principal Partner