How to deliver benefits for biodiversity through the delivery of energy transmission infrastructure

In this presentation, Jon Davies, Head of RSK Wilding, will talk about how ecology should not be seen as a constraint by major energy transmission projects but instead as an opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for nature, people and the wider environment while delivering critical infrastructure. In particular, Jon will talk about biodiversity net gain (BNG) and how this mandatory legal instrument is being used in England to help reverse biodiversity loss without compromising development.

Jon will be joined by Kathryn Skinner (also of RSK Wilding) and Simon Boulter (RSK Biocensus), who will provide very different examples of how biodiversity and transmission infrastructure can work together; Kathryn will talk about our work delivering BNG for National Grid in the UK, and Simon will discuss how biodiversity enhancement can be provided in Africa associated with pipelines and other infrastructure.