What Biodiversity Net Gain got right – and what comes next
Ahead of our panel with NatureMetrics at the COP17 conference, Rob Wreglesworth discusses the role BNG has evolved and what…
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Catch up with the nature experts at Environment Bank. From BNG policy to Nature-based Solutions, we stay involved in the latest environmental news and lead the way in making biodiversity gains through habitat creation.
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UK Government’s BNG consultation response
The UK Government published long-awaited responses to two key consultations on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy that ran last year.
This included a consultation on small, medium, and brownfield sites as well as a consultation on the upcoming BNG for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)…
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The nature experts – how we will solve even more of your environmental challenges
Effective Nature-based Solutions are driven by collaborative partnerships – and Environment Bank can work with your team to build the…
Why are bogs and wetland habitats so important?
The effects of climate change, such as drought and extreme heat, can have a devastating effect on our natural environment.…
Flood risk, insurance capital and the case for nature-based solutions at scale
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc has pointed out the danger increased flooding poses to residential development. Environment Bank’s Rob Wreglesworth outlines…
What is the ecological significance of hedgerows?
To enact high integrity nature restoration, every component of our ecosystems must be taken into consideration – and hedgerows are no exception. …
Environment Bank achieves B Corp Certification
Environment Bank has officially achieved its B Corp Certification! This accreditation not only recognises a high standard of accountability and transparency across our business operations, but also our commitment to remaining a responsible business and a…
Black2Nature visits Honiton Habitat Bank
Black2Nature is a fantastic charity that gives Visible Minority Ethnic young people opportunities to access nature – and we recently had the pleasure of hosting a group at our Honiton Habitat…
What does the BNG consultation mean for farmers?
The Government’s recent Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) consultation response has confirmed that BNG will now be introduced to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) from…
UK Government’s BNG consultation response
This week, the UK Government published long-awaited responses to two key consultations on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy that ran last year. This…
National water vole survey launches
The national water vole survey – an annual assessment taking place from 15th April to 15th June – starts today! This is a crucial part…
World Water Day 2026 – the importance of building water resilience
Today marks World Water Day, an annual event that takes place on 22nd March each year that’s dedicated to raising…
International Day of Forests 2026 – spotlighting lowland mixed deciduous woodland
21st March marks the International Day of Forests – a day designated by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness…