The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has released a new guide to nature policies. The publication provides a plain English summary of the multiple and fast-emerging nature policies across the UK, and advice on how enhancing nature can add value to development projects.

The legislative and investment-driven focus on nature is accelerating, with increased recognition that economies and societies depend on thriving and resilient ecosystems. However, requirements for development projects and businesses to deliver new nature targets, as well as net zero and climate resilience can be challenging and, all too often, treated separately, leading to inefficiencies and risks to delivery.

The new guide offers a comprehensive overview of biodiversity net gain and natural capital accounting in a practical resource that can be easily understood and implemented by businesses and organisations of all sizes.