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BIO-NEIGHBOUR

Making nature in residential developments 
the new norm.
Credit: Park Development

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Project description

Investors, policy and regulatory changes are increasingly encouraging developers to incorporate green infrastructure and features to enhance biodiversity into new residential developments. However, this is not yet happening at scale. BIO-NEIGHBOUR developed 18 recommendations to scale up nature-led solutions in new residential developments and support thriving sustainable communities across Ireland. You can access the final publication and the interim reports at the bottom of this page.

Goal

Mainstreaming nature-based solutions in residential developments.

Timeline

1 year (January 2025 – December 2025) – with preliminary results released in April 2025 and August 2025. Final recommendations to be published in May 2026.

Partners

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IGBC Team

Who Works On This

  • Irene Rondini

    • Communications Manager | Biodiversity Specialist
    Irene joined IGBC in 2019, leading communications and dissemination across national and EU projects. Irene currently supports IGBC’s growing work on Biodiversity & the Built Environment and administered EPD Ireland programme from 2019 to 2024. With an MSc in Environmental Science and a Certificate in Digital Marketing, Irene brings a rare mix of technical and creative expertise, with previous experience as an EHS Officer and Web Specialist in the construction sector.
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  • Marion Jammet

    • Deputy Chief Executive Officer | Director of Advocacy and Policy | Biodiversity Lead
    Marion leads IGBC’s policy and advocacy work, developing position papers, engaging on consultations and draft legislation, and representing IGBC on the WorldGBC Europe Policy Task Force and Renovate Europe Committee. With a background in policy, stakeholder engagement and project management, Marion has worked on energy renovation projects across Europe. She previously held roles at Dublin Chamber, Eurochambres and the European Parliament. Marion holds an MA in European Affairs from Sciences-Po and an MSc in Environmental Sustainability from UCD.
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  • Gloriana Vargas Castro

    • Project Manager
    Gloriana joined IGBC in 2025. She holds degrees in Architecture and Business Management, along with an MSc in Architecture, Urbanism and Climate Action from UCD. Prior to IGBC, she worked as a research collaborator and project manager focused on adaptive reuse and sustainable urban development tools, and as a sustainability consultant at a global architectural firm, integrating resilience strategies and green certifications into architectural and urban projects.
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Latest Insights

More on this project

  • Nature & Biodiversity

    Identifying Solutions to Scale-Up Measures for Nature in Residential Developments

    Ireland is at a turning point in shaping its built environment. With a goal of 50,000 new homes…
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  • Nature & Biodiversity

    Overcoming Barriers to Nature-Led Residential Developments at Scale

    Ireland is at a crucial moment in shaping the future of its built environment. As the country faces…
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How to Get Involved

The project is now completed. If you have any questions about this project and want to get involved, please contact Irene.

Project

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  • Nature & Biodiversity Policy & Advocacy

    Actions to be tested for incorporating and maintaining new nature-led residential developments at scale

    This report presents a set of practical, testable actions to mainstream biodiversity in new residential development
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  • Nature & Biodiversity Policy & Advocacy

    Best practice for incorporating and maintaining new nature-led residential developments at scale

    This report explores potential solutions to barriers which prevent to mainstream biodiversity in new residential development in Ireland
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  • Nature & Biodiversity Policy & Advocacy

    Main Challenges To Incorporating and Maintaining New Nature-Led Residential Developments at Scale

    This report examines barriers and offers preliminary recommendations to ensure nature-led residential developments become the new norm in Ireland.
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