Workshop: Making the case for biodiversity

Join us the day before TRANSFORM for a workshop on biodiversity with Guy Williams, Senior Principal Consultant, The Biodiversity Consultancy.

Building on the recent GBCA paper “Building with Nature: Prioritising ecology and biodiversity for better buildings and cities” this workshop will examine the importance of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems as part of the built environment. Focusing on both product and place, the session will be used to explore current methods and tools for supporting the re-introduction of biodiversity into healthy urban environments.

Key learning points:

Consider how to measure the biodiversity impact of your project through effective science-based targets.
Gain an overview of key environmental stewardship standards as they apply to built products.
Explore possible changes to Green Star to better accommodate the role of biodiversity and ecological value in the built environment.
Understand how you can contribute to changing emerging urban landscapes to serve as connected healthy ecosystems.
Explore new technologies, design and construction practices that value biodiversity throughout life of project.
Join breakout groups to develop an ecosystem risk profile and biodiversity offset strategy for a common building products and a theoretical 2020 precinct project.

Workshop leader: Guy Williams, Senior Principal Consultant,
The Biodiversity Consultancy
Guy works as a Senior Principal Consultant with The Biodiversity Consultancy in biodiversity related aspects of environmental impact assessment and corporate sustainability.

Founded in 2006, The Biodiversity Consultancy has become the key player in the world of business and biodiversity through its practical and rigorous approach. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with a growing global presence, the consultancy links and works across the academic, NGO, private and public sectors. From this unique perspective, The Biodiversity Consultancy offers a resource for problem solving and a platform for cross-sector engagement. As a Senior Principal Consultant with The Biodiversity Consultancy Guy Williams supports projects in Australia and across Asia-Pacific.

This event is part of 3 separately bookable workshops that will be held the day before TRANSFORM. Registration does not include admission to the conference.

To find out more about TRANSFORM and see the full program, head here.