East Anglian Planning and Biodiversity Webinar Thursday 11th February 2021
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES and PRESENTATION SUMMARIES
Biodiversity Net Gain Update for the East Anglian Planning and Biodiversity Webinar Dr Nick White, Principal Advisor, Natural England Biography Nick has worked across Government (national and local), and with developers, NGOs and academia to advance policy, practice and standards around net gain (biodiversity, natural capital and environmental). The current focus of Nick’s work is on biodiversity net gain legislation, the biodiversity metric and biodiversity net gain standards and guidance. Nick is also working on the evolving approach to marine net gain. As a non-ecologist Nick is interested in how biodiversity
and the natural environment can contribute towards wider social and economic benefits. Nick also has a strong interest in green infrastructure, especially in relation to urban areas and its ability to enhance wider (grey) infrastructure resilience. Nick enjoys engaging with different sectors and seeking opportunities to help secure the delivery of shared outcomes.