#110 London: Boosting Biodiversity

London is the world’s first national park city, with about 50% green coverage of its surface area. This is a legacy of the public and Royal parks, Victorian tree planting, and is something Londoners enjoy on a daily basis. Behind the scenes, major organisations and stakeholders are working to raise the profile of environmental sustainability.  And despite London’s heritage, more needs to be done to understand the value of the natural environment and the benefits it brings to people. A concept known as Natural Capital. Guests Jennifer Merriman, Associate Director – Natural Capital and Biodiversity, WSP Katherine Drayson, Strategy and Planning Manager – Environment, Transport for London Sam Longman, Head of Corporate Environment, Transport for London Tom Butterworth, Technical Director for Biodiversity, WSP Resources Tom Butterworth previously appeared in Episode #56 The Biodiversity Emergency To find out more about the Natural Capital Coalition, click here  Greenspace Information for Greater London provides environmental records for the UK capital. Click here  For the Dasgupta review on the economics of biodiversity, click here  Partner The partner for this episode is WSP. As one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consultancies, WSP brings clarity and vision to complex challenges. Their team of technical specialists and strategic advisers across the UK is part of a talented global family of expertise. Together, they ensure innovative solutions solve complex problems for our clients and the communities we serve, meeting both the needs of today and addressing the challenges of the future.The post #110 London: Boosting Biodiversity first appeared on Engineering Matters.