Paper Summary: Dave K A Barnes & others: ‘Solving biodiversity loss and climate change are part of the same problem; intact natural habitats can provide powerful and efficient climate mitigation if protected. Beyond the land (forests), there is little appreciation of just how important ocean nature is to climate mitigation. Carbon captured, stored and the […]
Natural England June 2021 ‘Offshore wind expansion is a cornerstone of the UK’s Net Zero targets and represents a central aim of the Government’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’. As of early 2021, approximately 10 GW capacity is operational, with much more at various stages in the development pipeline. By 2030, Government has committed to produce 40 […]
Infographic – Powerpoint slides – a resource to explain working with natural processes to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk Environment Agency ‘What is it? Working with Natural Processes (WWNP) to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk (FCRM) involves implementing measures that help to protect, restore and emulate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains, rivers […]
Defra: Natural Flood Management Programme: initial findings This report explains the benefits of the Natural Flood Management Programme and celebrates its successes. Natural flood management uses nature-based solutions to manage the risk of flooding and coastal erosion. The Natural Flood Management Programme had 60 pilot projects across England. It received £15 million of funding from […]