The Natural Capital Committee was established to give independent advice to Government on the state of England’s natural Capital and help incorporate natural capital into the fabric of national and corporate decision making. It’s 2nd report has been published. The report contains three key messages: 1)Some assets are currently not being used sustainably. The benefits […]
EU ‘The Permanent Representatives Committee approved a draft directive establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning, which is aimed at contributing to sustainable growth of maritime economies and the sustainable development of marine areas. It herewith endorsed a compromise reached between the Greek presidency and representatives of the European Parliament on 6 March. Maritime spatial […]
The UK Water Research and Innovation Partnership’s new report on the potential of the UK water technology industry. ‘Tapping the Potential: A fresh vision for UK water technology’ (see below) is focused on a clear goal: to see the UK establish itself as an innovation powerhouse in the global water technology sector, driving sustainable growth […]
The link between land use and water management is fundamental and this newsletter provides an update on a range of programmes being lead by Natural England and Defra that are key to effective delivery including: notification of the Catchment Sensitive Grant scheme – a recent set of policies on upland management and evidence from and […]
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has re-launched its popular sustainable seafood website to make it easier for fish buyers, restaurateurs and the public to ensure they are buying and serving fish from the most sustainable sources. MCS, the UK’s leading marine charity, has improved the functionality of the website which operates alongside updated versions of […]
The European Commission has expressed significant reservations about Member States’ achievements to date in implementing the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The Commission’s recent analysis of the first phase of MSFD implementation shows that much more progress needs to be made to “avoid an insufficient, inefficient, piecemeal and unnecessarily costly approach to the protection of the […]
No way out – the effects of climate change on biogeography of marine species ‘A changing climate will make species homeless The survival of all species on land and sea depends on them living within a set range of temperatures, but local climates are shifting. Species have to adapt, or move, or face extinction. In […]
BBC Online ‘Plans have been submitted for a £850m tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay which could provide power for 120,000 homes for 120 years. Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Ltd says it is the first step towards developing technology that could meet 10% of the UK’s electricity needs from the tides. The six-mile-long U-shaped seawall will […]