Obama ‘ No greater threat than climate change’
Not a message you’ll see this election from a UK Politician …… http://climatechange-tv.rtcc.org/2015/04/21/barack-obama-no-greater-threat-than-climate-change/
Not a message you’ll see this election from a UK Politician …… http://climatechange-tv.rtcc.org/2015/04/21/barack-obama-no-greater-threat-than-climate-change/
Thanks to Tom Hickey – Senior Public Affairs & Policy Officer, Marine Conservation Society The Conservative manifesto outlines the pledge to build on the recent Pitcairn announcement with a “Blue Belt” of MPAs in the OTs subject to local support and environmental need, and complete the domestic network of MCZs. It also pledges that “all […]
http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/james-blog/2404339/could-this-election-deliver-a-golden-age-for-the-uks-green-economy James Murray Business Green ‘Clegg, Miliband and Cameron could yet usher in a historic transformation of the UK economy – businesses and investors should take note Yes, the question posed in the headline to this blog is wilfully provocative. It sure doesn’t feel like a green golden age is just around the corner, does […]
European Commission ‘The European Commission is referring the United Kingdom to Court over its failure to ensure that urban waste water is adequately treated in 17 agglomerations. In the EU, Member States need adequate collection and treatment systems for urban waste water, as untreated water poses risks to human health, inland waters and the marine […]
This is an impressive collection of information including: Scene setting a host of overview documents Key marine plan documents Licensing Climate change Science Scotland Marine Atlas National Marine Interactive Statement of Public participation To read more go to: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine/seamanagement/national
‘Marine Conservation Zones in English Seas: Following our ten year campaign for the UK Marine Act (2009), the first tranche of 27 Marine Conservation Zones were designated in November 2013. The Government launched its public consultation on the second tranche of sites on the 30th January 2015 – with only two weeks to go, we need your support by […]
Natural England – Published marine conservation advice for marine protected areas, 30 March 2015 Information includes: Conservation advice: Natural England’s responsibility Natural England’s MPA conservation advice project Timetable of advice production Timetable changes Contact Natural England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/conservation-advice-for-marine-protected-areas-project-background/marine-conservation-advice-project-summary
In response to our April 14th mailing A Defra spokesperson said: “We are aware of concerns about a short term reduction in enforcement powers available to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) officers. The Marine Management Organisation is warranting a number of IFCA officers with relevant powers so that they can continue to operate as […]