Webinar series: Strategic BNG Options for NSIPs
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Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy is due to come into force for National Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in November 2026.
Join our sector-specific panel discussions and Q&A sessions exploring this landmark legislation and its implications for complex major developments. Hear experts from leading infrastructure companies navigate strategic delivery options and challenges and uncover the environmental, social, and economic opportunities this legislation provides.
Coastal
Available on-demand
Explore the BNG delivery options for complex coastal NSIPs development where challenging habitat areas, such as intertidal zones, creates unique challenges and often limits mitigation options.
- Emma Toovey, Chief Nature Officer, Environment Bank
- Rory Hodgson, National Land Acquisition Lead, Environment Bank
- Angie de Burgh, Associate Director, GoBe Consulting
- Cathryn Tracey, Partner, Burges Salmon LLP
- Chris Adnitt, Technical Director – Coastal and Marine, Haskoning
Water
Available on-demand
Explore the BNG delivery options for complex water and wastewater NSIPs where watercourse units and certain related habitat types are scarce and often needed in abundance.
- Emma Toovey, Chief Nature Officer, Environment Bank
- Simon Pope, Land and Third Party Agreements Lead, Thames Water
- Julia Baker, Global Submarket Lead: Biodiversity & Nature, Mott MacDonald
- Nina Pindham, Barrister – Environmental and Planning Law, Cornerstone Barristers
- Henry Burn, Chief Revenue Officer, Environment Bank
Transport
Available on-demand
Explore the BNG delivery options for complex transport NSIPs and take an in-depth look at sector-specific challenges, such as large-scale on-site versus off-site delivery on projects spanning significant geographies with evolving scope.
- Corrine Barry (host), NSIP Director, Environment Bank
- Claire Wansbury, Technical Director, AtkinsRéalis
- Rosie Pope, Associate Ecologist, WSP
- Neil Strong, Biodiversity Strategy Manager, Network Rail
- Sean Rooney, Strategic Account Director, Environment Bank
Energy
Available on-demand
Explore the BNG delivery options for complex energy NSIPs and take an in-depth look at some of the sector-specific challenges, such as navigating linear projects which cross multiple habitat types and land boundaries.
- Emma Toovey (host), Chief Ecology Officer, Environment Bank
- Kat Stanhope, Strategic BNG Manager, National Grid
- Imogen Dewar, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons LLP
- Corrine Barry, NSIPs Business Development Director, Environment Bank
