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.