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Delivering Nature Based Solutions and Saving Carbon for Education Settings

05 Feb 2026
Stage 1

A panel discussion bringing together experts in project management, ecology, carbon management, landscape architecture, architecture, the client (DfE), and contractors to explore how nature-based solutions can drive decarbonisation and climate resilience in schools.

Key Topics:

  • The role of nature in carbon reduction
  • Biodiversity Net Gain as part of a carbon strategy
  • Carbon sequestration in landscape design
  • Nature-based approaches to minimise overheating
  • The value of biophilic design

We’ll also cover emerging digital tools, integrating landscape into carbon modelling, whole-life carbon considerations, and practical challenges or trade-offs in real projects.

Speakers
Daniela Catalano, Senior Sustainability Manager - Mace
Ellie Wade, Principal Landscape Architect - Mace
Alex Pelton, Senior Ecologist - Mace
Paul Unett, Associate Director, Architectural Lead - Mace
Lorna Taverner, Head of Architecture and Technical Design - Willmott Dixon Construction
Demi Jordan, Senior Project Manager - Mace

Education Estates® Sustainability Conference Partners 2026

AECOM Arcadis Barker

 

Building Spatial Intelligence

 

Eddisons Good Energy
  Mace