Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 27
27
Not Addressed
Biodiversity Net Gain's long-term success undermined by inadequate regulation, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms.
Conclusion
It is too early to assess the overall success of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), as the policy is still establishing itself. Its long-term success is dependent upon the establishment of clear and effective regulation. The absence of standardised monitoring and enforcement protocols, clear lines of accountability, and insufficient resourcing, undermines confidence in the policy. Without strengthened oversight and consistent implementation across the country, BNG risks falling short of reaching its full potential. (Conclusion, Paragraph 111)
Government Response Summary
The government's response states it is not considering adopting the RICS methodology for whole-life carbon assessments and will keep it under review, which is unrelated to the committee's concerns about the regulation, monitoring, and enforcement of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
81. The Government is not currently considering adopting the RICS methodology as the UK industry standard for whole-life carbon assessments. However, we acknowledge this recommendation and will keep it under review.