Objectives:
The objective of the meeting is to discuss the benefits of using nature-positive solutions in our built environment, from biodiversity enhancement to improving people’s well-being, climate-proofing assets, and limiting financial risk.
The presentations will be followed by a group discussion on the first two case studies developed, providing participants with an opportunity to input into the development of the 10 high-quality case studies to better protect and enhance biodiversity in Ireland’s built environment.
Agenda
09.15 Registration & Networking
09.30 Welcome, Susan Vickers, Chair, Biodiversity & the Built Environment Community of Practice
09.35 Nature-positive solutions – Co-Benefits in an Irish Context – Dr Stephen Flood, Resilience Team Lead, Climate Change Advisory Council
9.50 Nature-positive solutions & Climate Resilience: Challenges & Opportunities – Carina Galavan, Property Fund Specialist, Aviva
10.00 Case Study: Utilizing biodiversity to help provide a healing and therapeutic environment – Patrycja Kochaniuk, Sustainability Lead, Scott Tallon Walker Architects
10.15 Q&As
10.30 Group discussions – Curating High-Quality Case Studies
11.10 Event ends
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