An online platform developed in the EU which is dedicated to natural capital, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions may soon be going global. The platform, known as Oppla, was launched in September 2016 by two EU-funded research projects since when it has been growing rapidly. Now sixty universities have contributed. The new platform, which was […]
VOTE CMS News has covered the content of the manifestos – read about it here Recap five articles Not heard about the environment in this election? – read about gagging the NGOs by the Conservatives Lobbying Act Mark Avery has put together a score card for the environment and the manifestos – check it below […]
We can’t sit by and watch any longer thinking that others will act, its time for everyone to do their bit and get the key messages across whenever the opportunity arises. Take your pick: BBC on Trump, Paris & Climate http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40136908 Guardian – lots of links – https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jun/02/european-leaders-vow-to-keep-fighting-global-warming-despite-us-withdrawal President Macron, Putting the world first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzcrSvF7ZJA […]
There are lots of reminders of why we should act to take steps to control climate change. This is a powerful talk which provides yet more insight into the urgency of the issues involved. Water the video: Johan Rockstrom – Beyond the Anthropocene – World Economic Forum
The Dorset Coastal Community Team (DCCT), led by the Dorset Coast Forum, has been awarded £5.6 million to deliver the Dorset Coastal Connections – People and Places project – towards a £13.1 million portfolio of 18 projects aiming to improve and enhance coastal access, public realm infrastructure, increase visitor numbers, connect coastal communities and promote […]
Seabed User & Developer Group position on Brexit Over the last twenty years the marine industry has worked closely with UK government and its agencies to ensure that legislation delivers sustainable development in increasingly proportionate ways. While it remains challenging at times to get approval for development in the marine environment and more can still […]
Two articles: 1. ATLAS Project: ‘EU-funded research is shedding more light on the depths of the North Atlantic maritime region – a better understanding of deep-sea habitats will inform the sustainable management of this vital resource. What happens in the depths of oceans has a profound effect on our environment and climate – currently a […]
Conservative manifesto I set some ideas out on this last week, here are Bruce Horton’s observations and two more contributions from the Association of Drainage Authorities Also the Angling Trust. Conservative Party includes support hydraulic fracturing and all other major parties are opposed, and are backing of the oil and gas sector. There is no […]