BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2024
Join us for the BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards Ceremony where we will recognise inspiring projects and the people delivering biodiversity enhancements in the built environment.
After careful deliberation, our judging panel has reviewed more than 40 entries across 11 awards categories. The winners will be revealed at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes – an urban oasis for wildlife in the nation’s capital. Find out which project will receive the coveted Overall Winner and who will be crowned Biodiversity Champions.
Background
The BIG Biodiversity Challenge is an initiative which aims to raise awareness of the need for biodiversity to become a key component within the construction and development industry, ensuring it becomes an integrated part of planning and projects.
Now in its 11th year, the Challenge is the number one industry initiative for raising awareness of and delivering biodiversity within construction and the built environment. Since its launch in 2013, the Challenge continues to demonstrate that, year on year, the industry excels in going that extra mile to “do one thing” to enhance biodiversity.
A CIRIA Biodiversity Community of Practice event sponsored by:
- Arcadis
- BAM Nuttall
- Cormac Solutions Ltd
- Galliford Try
- Heathrow
- Kier
- National Highways
- Trust Green
- Vertical Meadow
- Wildflower Turf
The BIG Biodiversity Challenge and Awards are steered by our Biodiversity Community of Practice (CoP). The CoP aims to provide a knowledge platform for biodiversity practitioners and grow support for the implementation of biodiversity net gain principles within the construction industry. This network of academia, private and public entities provides thought leadership which could lead to key guidance resources for the built environment. For more information, please contact Adrien Baudrimont.
Why attend
- Showcase leading practice from the BIG Biodiversity Challenge Awards entries and winners.
- Raise awareness of the importance of protecting and enhancing biodiversity in construction.
- Gain inspiration to replicate award-winning biodiversity improvement ideas.
- Demonstrate your organisation's commitment to protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
- Learn from leading industry experts.
Who should attend
Architects, clients, consultants, contractors, developers, house builders, local authorities, planners and master planners, regulators, ecologists, landscape architects, and anyone with an interest in the environment and biodiversity.
Programme
11:30 Wildlife talks at WWT London Wetland Centre
12:45 Welcome reception and networking in the Observatory
13:45 Welcome and introduction
Dirk Vennix, Chief Executive, CIRIA
Adrien Baudrimont, Research Manager, CIRIA
14:00 Keynote addresses
Prof. (Dr) Anusha Shah, ICE President 2023-24
Senior Director, Resilient Cities and UK Climate Adaption Lead, Arcadis
(pre-recorded speech)
Dr Nick White, Principal Advisor – Net Gain, Natural England
14:30 Big Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2024
Master of Ceremonies: Melissa Ralph, Making Space for Nature Manager,
Cormac Solutions
15:30 Celebrate with post-awards drinks
17:00 Informal networking drinks at a nearby pub (The Red Lion, Barnes, subject to
confirmation)
Dress code
Smart-casual business attire – comfortable footwear to explore the wetlands and its wildlife.
When
Wednesday 25 September 2024
11:30 – 17:00
Where
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth Walk
Barnes
London
SW13 9WT
Click here for directions to WWT London Wetlands Centre.
What's included in the ticket price?
- Complimentary access to WWT London Wetland Centre from 10:00
- Wildlife talks at the centre
- Welcome reception in the Observatory
- Buffet reception with drinks
- Post-awards drinks
Fees
|
Early bird
Until 30 August 2024 |
Regular
From 31 August 2024 |
| BIG Biodiversity Challenge entrants and CIRIA members |
£120 + VAT |
£145 + VAT |
| Non-members |
£145 + VAT |
£170 + VAT |
Booking
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