Exploring the costs and benefits of protecting and enhancing biodiversity in new residential developments
A literature review
Alongside often delivering the same functions as traditional “grey” infrastructure, integrating biodiversity into developments can provide a wide range of environmental, social, and economic benefits. Nature-based solutions enhance climate resilience, improve long-term adaptability, and create value across multiple sustainability indicators simultaneously. This literature review examines the costs and benefits of nature-based solutions and highlights their contribution to more resilient and sustainable developments.
This report was developed by Nature Capital Ireland, in partnership with the Irish Green Building Council.
This research received support from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage (DHLGH).
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