Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 27
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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
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 March 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗