About this course

Biodiversity Net Gain is development that leaves biodiversity in a better state than before. Biodiversity Net Gain sits within the Environment Bill which, when in force, will require all development schemes to deliver a mandatory 10% biodiversity net gain to be maintained for at least 30 years. 

In this online training session, Stacey Cougill of Eight Versa will fully explain the implications of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements, including how to integrate BNG into development plans to avoid costly mistakes and achieve planning permission.

Learning outcomes:

• What the current planning policies and legislation are
• What is a biodiversity metric and how Biodiversity Net Gain is measured
• A guide to improving Biodiversity Net Gain
• How to integrate Biodiversity Net Gain into your Net Zero strategy

ARB and RIBA Mandatory CPD Requirements

As of January 2024, all architects on the UK Register are required by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) to record and confirm participation in CPD to maintain registration. ARB’s CPD scheme is activity-based and is focused on learning outcomes. You can find out more about ARB’s CPD requirements here.

This course relates to environmental sustainability, which is one of the mandatory topics for the 2024 ARB scheme.

View or download this checklist which shows in more detail how attendance on this course can help you meet these requirements. 

About the speaker

Stacey Cougill - Eight Versa

Stacey is a Director at Eight Versa where she leads the ecology and conservation aspects of the business. She has delivered a wide range of sustainability projects of all scales over the last 19 years which includes offsetting using bespoke nature-based solutions. Stacey’s experience includes large complex sustainability developments for the corporate and built environment with a specific focus on ecology and conservation.

With an MSc in Conservation Biology and qualifications as a BREEAM Assessor and Suitable Qualified Ecologist (SQE), Stacey’s expertise and technical knowledge allows her to deliver strategic, robust, and tailored solutions for Eight Versa’s clients. Stacey has delivered training sessions for The Green Register since 2014.