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
This roadmap sets a vision for a nature-positive built environment by 2050, aligning with global goals for nature. It recognises that our cities, buildings, and infrastructure must do more than minimise harm—they must actively protect and regenerate biodiversity and ecosystems.The roadmap identifies five key challenge and proposes five core principles, each supported by measurable targets.
This draft is open for consultation – we invite your input to shape the roadmap.
We invite your consultationA 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.
Download the paper Watch the webinarA nature roadmap for the supply chain
The built environment plays a crucial role in supporting nature regeneration through development and its supply chain. In March 2024, we began this important conversation with the launch of our first Discussion paper: A Nature Roadmap for the Built Environment. Now we have released the companion piece specifically for the supply chain. This document will guide environmental management and nature regeneration efforts across our supply chains.
Consultation closed on 31 July 2024.
Download the paper
Sustainable specification of materials is an area in which the profession has the power and the responsibility to take action on reducing biodiversity loss associated with our projects.
Embodied Biodiversity Impacts of Construction Materials, 2023
More resources on nature
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.
Building with Nature
This report outlines the role of biodiversity and ecological value in the built environment. It proposes significant changes that will be made to Green Star as part of the Green Star Future Focus review.
A guide to help developers create green spaces in the built environment
This guide developed with Greener Spaces Better Places, explores 5 developments which use green space, then outlines the stories used to get various stakeholders across the line.
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