Biodiversity conservation and construction industry: Impacts, regulatory frameworks, and challenges

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dc.contributor.authorOjija, Fredrick
dc.contributor.authorLutambi, Leticia P.
dc.contributor.authorMng’ong’o, Marco E
dc.contributor.authorMtui, Godliving Y.S
dc.contributor.authorKatambara, Zacharia S
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-06T14:11:34Z
dc.date.available2025-07-06T14:11:34Z
dc.date.issued2025-05-07
dc.descriptionThis Article was published by CAB International 2025
dc.description.abstractThe construction industry plays a crucial role not only in economic development but also presents significant challenges to environmental sustainability. Construction activities frequently result in habitat destruction, pollution, land degradation, fragmentation, and the spread of invasive species, all of which pose severe threats to ecosystems and biodiversity. These impacts contribute to climate change, accelerate biodiversity loss, and endanger vulnerable species and habitats. Without proper mitigation strategies, construction projects can lead to irreversible ecological damage. However, integrating biodiversity-friendly practices into construction planning and execution can help minimize negative effects and enhance ecosystem resilience. A balanced approach that incorporates biodiversity conservation into development processes is essential for achieving sustainable development goals. To address these challenges, regulatory frameworks and environmental policies have been established to prevent or mitigate biodiversity loss caused by construction activities. However, the effectiveness of these regulations varies across regions, often due to gaps in enforcement, inadequate ecological assessments, and insufficient stakeholder engagement. This review critically examines the existing regulatory frameworks governing construction-related biodiversity impacts, assessing their strengths and weaknesses. It identifies areas where policy improvements and stricter enforcement are needed to enhance environmental protection. Furthermore, this study explores sustainable construction practices that can minimize ecological harm, such as green infrastructure, habitat restoration, and nature-based solutions. It also highlights the challenges of aligning rapid urbanization and infrastructure development with biodiversity conservation, including conflicting interests between economic growth and environmental protection. By analysing these challenges and opportunities, this review provides insights into how sustainable construction practices and well-implemented regulations can contribute to biodiversity conservation. Strengthening legal frameworks, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and incorporating scientific research into decision making processes will be key to balancing construction development with ecological sustainability. A proactive approach is essential to ensure that future construction projects support both economic progress and environmental integrity.
dc.description.sponsorshipPrivate sponsorship
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.must.ac.tz/handle/123456789/333
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCAB International
dc.titleBiodiversity conservation and construction industry: Impacts, regulatory frameworks, and challenges
dc.typeArticle
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