CIEEM is broadly in support of the Scottish Government’s decision to develop a metric and associated guidance as a tool to support delivery of the requirements of NPF4. However, a metric alone is not enough to effectively and equitably deliver biodiversity enhancements. The purpose of this paper is to briefly outline recommendations for what is needed in addition to a biodiversity metric if the approach to biodiversity enhancement is to deliver for nature and society in Scotland.

This briefing paper was authored by Scotland Policy Group members, Hannah Williams and Sarah Kydd, alongside CIEEM’s Policy Team.