Overview

What are planetary boundaries and why are they relevant for Chemical Engineers?

This series will focus on the six planetary boundaries (PBs) we are breaching and the role of water and those working in water to support sustainable solutions and meaningful action. This third webinar in our 2025 Water SIG x Planetary Boundaries series will focus on biosphere integrity and why nature based solutions contribute to natural capital, biodiversity net gain concepts and the relevance of functional/generic diversity.

Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) are strategies that utilize natural processes to address environmental and societal challenges, such as climate change mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity conservation. They enhance ecosystem services by protecting, restoring, and sustainably managing ecosystems. This webinar will explore NbS and how they contribute to biosphere integrity, ecosystem health, natural capital and result in a biodiversity net gain, when implemented.

Speaker

Galen Fulford, CEO, Biomatrix Water/RSE

Galen is an Environmental Entrepreneur, Inventor, and founding Director of Biomatrix Water, with an extensive career dedicated to pioneering ecological water treatment and sustainable development. With a core expertise in environmental systems design and ecological technology.

Galen has played a transformative role in the integration of natural and technological processes to address critical water quality challenges worldwide.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Water Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

12:00–13:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.