About this event
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are seen as having a significant role to play in addressing the twin climate and nature crises. However, widespread uptake of NbS in public and private sectors has failed to be implemented at the requisite scale and pace to achieve significant impact.
Various blockages exist due to commonly held perceptions such as cost of implementation and maintenance, space required, outcome uncertainty, risk of failure, and public acceptance, for example.
In this Sustainability Delivery Group Expert Talk, GHD, in collaboration with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, will present and discuss their work on NbS and how we are seeking to overcome these challenges.
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Guest speaker
Laura Lawlor Nature-Based Solutions Lead @ GHD AmericasG
As a certified senior ecologist with more than 20 years of experience in multi-disciplinary consulting, Laura works with clients, partners, stakeholders and rightsholders to develop tailored approaches to addressing complex challenges. She is motivated by the opportunity to support clients in addressing the sustainability challenges of our time through a suite of nature-based solutions that value natural capital, biodiversity, ecosystem services, blue/green infrastructure. Her broad technical knowledge partnered with an instinct for holistic solutions drives sustainable and pragmatic outcomes for nature, society and clients.
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Guest speaker
Dorota Revill Innovation Project Manager @ SSENG
Dot is an Innovation Project Manager at SSEN leading the Nature4Networks Project, among a broader portfolio of innovation focused work for the energy sector. She has worked in the energy industry for more than 16 years covering a variety of roles. Alongside her role at SSEN, Dot is also currently studying towards a BEng in Environmental Technologies.
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Guest speaker
Matthew Ling Nature-Based Solutions Lead @ GHD UKG
Dr Matthew Ling is an environmental professional with more than 15 years’ experience across consultancy, local government, third sector, and academia, focusing on environment, ecology, conservation, and climate. He is a highly motivated and passionate advocate for conservation, sustainability, nature, and the environment, who strives to apply accrued knowledge, experience, and skills to achieve positive impact and change the business as normal approach. Prior to joining GHD, Matthew led the delivery of a 3-year green infrastructure climate investment pilot project supporting a Local Authority in the UK to increase climate resilience at the city level and contribute to the attainment of the Council’s net-zero carbon emissions target. Matthew has authored numerous reports on the topics of natural capital, ecosystem services, ecosystem assessment, biodiversity, and green infrastructure.
