Environmental Approvals & Nature Impact NSW
Streamlining approvals, improving project certainty
Join government, energy and infrastructure organisations at CEDA’s Environmental Approvals and Nature Impact NSW event. Attend to navigate pathways under state based and federal environmental approvals reforms to streamline processes, ensure sustainable development and gain more project certainty.
Government keynote:
The Hon. Paul Scully MP, NSW Minister for NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
Legal scene setter:
- Understanding how anticipated federal reforms may affect assessment pathways
- Unpack developments regarding the National Environment Standards, and progress towards bioregional plans
Anneliese Korber, Environment and Planning Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Panel discussion themes:
- Streamlining environmental, project and permit approvals to reduce bottlenecks and deliver project outcomes
- Balancing sustainable development with nature impact assessments and biodiversity protection
- Planning for new approvals processes
- Engaging early with regulators and planning authorities to improve outcomes
- Key Cultural Heritage considerations to be considered
- Reviewing offsets and mitigation strategies to meet current requirements and adapt to future changes
Aydin Kizilirmak, Head of Grid Connections and Approvals, Potentia Energy
Tony Chappel, CEO, NSW Environmental Approvals Agency
Moderator: Aryel Pyliotis, Technical Director Environment, GHD
Additional Panel member to be advised.