Environmental regulations inquiry: committee to hear evidence on biodiversity, habitats and species preservation
On Tuesday 25 April 2023, the Built Environment Committee continues its inquiry on the impact of environmental regulations on development.
Meeting details
At 10:45am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
The impact of environmental regulations on development
Chair, Strategic Policy Panel at Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
Head of Policy at Institution of Environmental Sciences
Focus of session
This session will focus on the importance of environmental regulations for biodiversity and habitats and species preservation and the role of ecologists in the planning system. It is expected to cover:
- the interplay between different environmental regulations
- specific types of species and habitats affected by development
- measures to mitigate biodiversity loss and environmental decline.