The recent ‘Policy Proposals for the Built and Natural Environment’, published by the Edge provides a clear, holistic and ambitious set of ideas and strategies for “tackling the poorly performing built environment sector” to policy-makers - particularly in relation to the urgency surrounding global heating and biodiversity loss.

However, current responsibilities for the built environment are spread across many different government departments.

• Is greater coordination needed?

• How can ambitious and interlinked policies be adopted and implemented?

• What evidence, arguments and collaborations are needed to drive profound changes?

• What responsibilities and tasks can be delegated to and delivered by local authorities?

• What powers, resources and capabilities do local authorities need?

Other countries are also addressing these concerns and implementing ambitious programmes.  For example, building regulations that create carbon budgets for buildings and ambitious retrofit programmes. What lessons can the UK adapt from other countries in terms of commitment, adoption and implementation over the short and long term? Can successes from elsewhere help to leverage action and minimise risk?

What could be the next steps for implementing the Edge’s policy proposals?

Introduction:    Simon Foxell, the Edge

Speakers:      Matti Kuittinen, Ministry of the Environment, Finland 

                     Pascal Smet, State Secretary of the Brussels-Capital Region

                     & others tbc

Online:          Zoom

Timing:          26th June 2023, 17.00 – 18.30

To attend please register at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/built-environment-policy-implementation-lessons-tickets-654015948307