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Articles and podcasts about biodiversity especially with the built environment in mind.
IrelandIreland Biodiversity and the Built Environment
This report is part of our ongoing commitment to analyse biodiversity and the built environment in Ireland. It sits within the Constructive Voices’ national record, that you can find at The State of the Built Environment in Ireland. Ireland Biodiversity and the Built Environment You can still see rural landscapes like this in Ireland. The […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/8/2026
PodcastsS4, E28: COP30 Outcomes, the Amazon & the Rise of the Bioeconomy with Author, Tim Christophersen, VP Climate of Climate Change at Salesforce
COP30 Outcomes, the Amazon & the Rise of the Bioeconomy with author, Tim Christophersen, VP Climate of Salesforce In this episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie is joined again by Tim Christophersen, Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce and author of Generation Restoration. Fresh back from COP30 in Belém, Tim shares why – out of […]
Tim Christophersen · 11/18/2025
PodcastsS4, E24: Generation Restoration: A Call to Action with Tim Christophersen
Generation Restoration: A Call to Action with Tim Christophersen – podcast deep dive into the book “Generation Restoration wonderfully weaves together the most important ingredients of how we can heal ourselves and the planet. The book is the culmination of Tim’s last twenty-nine years of work and life experience. Experience that has included leading parts […]
Tim Christophersen · 10/9/2025
PodcastsS4, E23: Why Nature Credits Matter – With Brian MacSharry, European Environment Agency
Why Nature Credits Matter – With Brian MacSharry, European Environment Agency Unpacking how nature credits could reshape the way we value biodiversity and fund its restoration with Dr. Brian MacSharry of the European Environment Agency In this episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca interviews Dr. Brian MacSharry from the European Environment Agency to discuss […]
Dr Brian MacSharry · 9/29/2025
BiodiversityWhat is the European Commission's Roadmap towards Nature Credits?
What is the European Commission’s Roadmap towards Nature Credits? “When I first saw the news of the EU’s Roadmap towards nature credits, I was excited, but then reality set in. So I set up an interview with Brian MacSharry of the European Environment Agency (EEA) ” Jackie De Burca Listen To This Podcast Interview With […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/28/2025
PodcastsS4, E20: Good News: Floating Neighbourhoods, EU Nature Credits, and Ecosia’s Burkina Faso Tree Revival
Good News Floating Neighbourhoods, EU Nature Credits, and Ecosia’s Burkina Faso Tree Revival Floating Neighbourhoods, Ecosia in Burkina Faso and the EU’s Nature Credits Roadmap A short, sharp burst of optimism from the built environment. This episode: how floating neighbourhoods can power and protect themselves; why the EU wants to put nature on the balance […]
Jackie De Burca · 8/26/2025
BiodiversityLife Within The Maple Leaf by Sandra Simić ©
Life Within The Maple Leaf by Sandra Simić This article by Sandra Simić is a wonderful example of how people can connect to the places around them. When we do this, we are more likely to care for the biodiversity around us. The Morning Star by Alex Janvier, an esteemed Canadian Indigenous artist, captured my […]
Sandra Simić · 5/30/2025
New Zealand Built EnvironmentDiscover New Zealand Sacred Natural Sites and Biodiversity
New Zealand Sacred Natural Sites and Biodiversity Did you know that New Zealand is home to numerous sacred natural sites that are integral to the nation’s efforts in biodiversity conservation and environmental protection? New Zealand Sacred Natural Sites Revered By The Maori People “Ko au te whenua, ko te whenua, ko au.” – “I am […]
Jackie De Burca · 2/4/2025
GreenhousesS3, E17: Designing for a Healthier Tomorrow: Sustainable Greenhouses with Josh Holleb of Ceres
S3, E17: Designing for a Healthier Tomorrow: Sustainable Greenhouses with Josh Holleb “The goal has always been, how can we do this better? We live in Colorado with extreme weather, and the world was working off a European greenhouse model that didn’t fit our environment. So, we set out to design something different, something more […]
Josh Holleb · 10/23/2024
BiodiversityS3, E16: The Future of Urban Greening: A Conversation with Angus Cunningham
S3, E16: The Future of Urban Greening: A Conversation with Angus Cunningham “My vision is to cover cities with green. Imagine looking at a city from above and seeing a verdant blanket of greenery. Nature isn’t just something to visit—it should be where we live, work, and play.” – Angus Cunningham In this episode of […]
Angus Cunningham · 10/8/2024
BiodiversityS3, E15: How AI and Satellite Technology Are Revolutionising Biodiversity Net Gain with Shashin Mishra
S3, E15: How AI and Satellite Technology Are Revolutionising Biodiversity Net Gain with Shashin Mishra “Restoring biodiversity is not just about meeting targets—it’s about ensuring a future where nature thrives alongside development, benefiting both people and the planet.” – Shashin Mishra In this episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca sits down with Shashin Mishra, […]
Shashin Mishra · 10/4/2024
Dr. Nadina GalleHow Tree Sensors Are Being Used Around the World
How Tree Sensors Are Being Used Around the World Trees are essential to urban and natural ecosystems, offering a wide range of benefits, from purifying air and sequestering carbon dioxide to providing shade and enhancing biodiversity. However, maintaining the health of trees in cities and forests is an ongoing challenge for environmental scientists, city planners, […]
Jackie De Burca · 10/2/2024
BiodiversityGlobal Perspective On Biodiversity Conservation With Satellite Imagery
Global Perspective On Biodiversity Conservation With Satellite Imagery In the vast web of life on Earth, every species, from the tiniest insects to the largest mammals, plays a role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystems. But with climate change, habitat loss, and human activity reshaping our planet, this balance is increasingly at risk. […]
Maksym Sushchuk · 9/30/2024
ExpertsJane Findlay, FIRA, Past President Landscape Institute
JANE FINDLAY INTERVIEW Jane Findlay is a Past President of the Landscape Institute of the UK, and director of Fira Landscape Limited She has a wealth of experience in not only landscape architecture but also how it works in healthcare settings and, therefore, how it can affect our health. Jane founded Fira with Sue Radley in 1997, […]
Jackie De Burca · 9/20/2024
ExpertsBen Stansfield, Environmental Lawyer
BEN STANSFIELD INTERVIEW Ben is a Sustainability Lawyer at Gowling WLG, specialising in planning and environmental law. He is a Trustee of the UK Environmental Law Association and a frequent speaker on nature and climate issues. Ben was part of the inaugural ENDS Report Power List, recognising 100 environmental professionals who had had a significant impact since 2020. Biodiversity Net Gain With Sustainability […]
Ben Stansfield · 9/17/2024
ArchitectureHarnessing Architectural Design for Biodiversity Conservation
Do you know that over 1 million species are at risk of extinction? This huge number shows how very important it is to save our planet’s life forms. Picture yourself walking in a city full of tall buildings and busy roads. Suddenly, you see a rooftop garden full of bright flowers and insects. This green […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/3/2024
ArchitectureThe Future of Biodiverse Cities: Trends in Ecological Architecture
The Future of Biodiverse Cities: Trends in Ecological Architecture Urban areas cover only 3% of the Earth’s surface. But, they use 60-80% of global energy and produce 75% of carbon emissions. This shows a big need to change how we make our cities. We should aim for places that are green and better for the […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/3/2024
ArchitectureUrban Biodiversity and Architecture: Designing for Coexistence
Do you know that more than 60% of our planet’s people live in cities today? It’s a number that could go up to 68% by 2050. This shows how important it is to change how we live with other creatures in our urban areas. The growing issue of cities impacting our environment, encroaching on the […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/2/2024
ArchitectureThe Biodiversity Benefits of Sustainable Building Materials
Vulture populations in India have fallen by 95% since the 1990s due to a single drug in livestock. This big drop shows we need to save the planet’s variety of life. It highlights why saving species is key and often forgotten in building work. The link between green building materials and helping nature recover is […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/1/2024
ArchitectureArchitectural Strategies for Enhancing Urban Biodiversity
Did you know urban areas now cover about 3% of the Earth’s surface? They also hold over 50% of the global population. But this growth is a big challenge for the nature living in our cities. That’s where architectural strategies for enhancing urban biodiversity come in. They provide key solutions for better biodiversity connectivity. With […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/1/2024
ArchitectureSustainable Cities: Integrating Biodiversity into Urban Design
By 2050, over 70% of the world’s people will live in cities. Already, more than half do. This shift to cities offers a big chance to blend nature into our urban landscapes. This piece looks at fresh ways and real-life examples for cities full of life and ready for the future. Our planet is getting […]
Jackie De Burca · 6/1/2024