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ID sylw: 99740

Derbyniwyd: 06/03/2025

Ymatebydd: Mr Richard Stone -Johnston

While Environmental Net Gain (ENG) expands the scope beyond biodiversity, its effectiveness remains questionable. The holistic approach, though comprehensive, risks oversimplifying the complexities of ecosystems by focusing on broad metrics like air and water quality without fully addressing the root causes of environmental degradation. In practice, these broad measures may fail to produce meaningful improvements in local ecosystems, particularly in the short term. Additionally, ENG’s reliance on carbon sequestration as a starting point can overshadow more pressing concerns, such as habitat destruction and species loss, which need urgent attention before long-term solutions can be fully realized.