MITIGATING AND ADAPTING Review Audit
04. The Syllabus: C. Sport and Sustainable Infrastucture
Fields Of Change: A Sustainability Handbook
01. 02. 05. 04. MEASURING BIODIVERSITY AND WATER Define Project Scope Determine the geographical scope of your biodiversity and water quality assessment, specifying project locations. Define the depth of your assessment, considering which phases of the project will be included (construction, operation, maintenance, etc). Identify Assessment Focus Areas: Biodiversity and Water Quality Monitoring Establish a monitoring program to track changes in biodiversity and water quality throughout the project's life cycle. Regularly sample and analyse water quality parameters and biodiversity indicators. Impact Assessments
03. Habitat Preservation and Restoration Preserve and protect critical habitats and ecosystems within and around the sports facility. Implement habitat restoration initiatives to enhance local biodiversity. Sustainable Water Use Implement water conservation measures, such as low-flow fixtures
01. 02. 05. 04. 06. Biodiversity and Water Quality Monitoring Establish a monitoring program to track changes in biodiversity and water quality throughout the project's life cycle. Regularly sample and analyse water quality parameters and biodiversity indicators to detect changes or disturbances. Sustainable Landscaping Use native and drought-tolerant plant species in landscaping to support local wildlife and reduce water consumption. Minimise the use of pesticides and herbicides that can harm biodiversity. Stormwater Management Implement effective stormwater management practices to prevent pollutants from entering water bodies. Compliance with Regulations
03. Collect Data Collaborate with environmental experts, biologists, and local authorities to gather data on biodiversity and water quality. Collect baseline data on the state of local ecosystems, including flora and fauna, and water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and pollutant levels.
and efficient irrigation systems. Harvest rainwater for landscape irrigation and non-potable uses.
Identify specific focus areas within biodiversity and water quality assessment, such as local ecosystems, habitats, aquatic systems, and species of interest.
07. 08. Public Education and Engagement Educate and engage the community in biodiversity conservation and water protection efforts. Promote responsible water use and awareness of local ecosystems.
Ensure compliance with local, regional, and national environmental regulations related to water quality
Conduct impact assessments to evaluate the potential effects of the project on local biodiversity and water quality. Assess how construction, operation, and maintenance activities may impact ecosystems and aquatic systems
and biodiversity protection. Obtain necessary permits for construction and operation.
Embodied carbon Building infrastructure ‘locks in’ carbon emissions for many years because of the carbon emitted from its construction and disposal - regardless of how sustainable a building is in its operation, carbon has been emitted from building it. This is ‘embodied carbon’ - emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of infrastructure 39 .
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