In 2025, the built and natural environments will face key challenges driven by transformative policies and ambitious goals.

The UK's biodiversity net gain (BNG) regulations, along with Europe's Nature Restoration Regulation, emphasise sustainability in development, requiring biodiversity integration and ecosystem restoration.

Air quality, flood risk, water scarcity, and biodiversity compliance will be central issues, with governments pushing for cleaner, greener urban spaces.

Developers must navigate financial challenges, inconsistent policy interpretations, and rising environmental standards.

A holistic approach to housing, decarbonisation, and collaboration between developers, policymakers, and consultants will be essential for meeting these challenges.