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Comparison of Nature-related Assessment & Disclosure Approaches

A new report, co-authored by the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), provides an overview of the key methodological and conceptual trends among the private sector assessment and disclosure approaches on nature-related issues. It provides comparative research on seven leading standards, frameworks and systems […]

Defra commits to improving water quality

News , Water

Last week’s news included an investigation by the Guardian suggesting that the Government could abandon Water Framework Directive standards in England. Defra and the Environment Agency have said that the investigation is inaccurate, claiming that no decision to diverge from EU standards on water quality monitoring has been made and stressing a continuing commitment to […]

Government to abandon Water Framework Directive standards in England

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An exclusive investigation by the Guardian suggests England is to diverge from EU water monitoring standards. Campaigners fear the change of approach could lead to more pollution in England’s rivers and waterways if the new measuring methods are less rigorous. While in the EU, England was covered by the water framework directive (WFD), and a […]

Updated carbon management standard for infrastructure

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An update to PAS2080 has been launched update by the British Standards Institute (BSI) on managing and reducing carbon in the built environment. The standard has an expanded scope, a new emphasis on whole life carbon, and stronger alignment with the transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050. The built environment contributes around […]

Upholding environmental standards from 1 January 2021

Marine , News

How the UK will uphold environmental standards from 1 January 2021. These include standards in waste, air quality, water, and protection of habitats and species. Defra What will stay the same The UK government is committed to maintaining environmental standards and international obligations from 1 January 2021. The UK will continue its aim set out […]

The future for environmental standards in the UK – Emma Howard Boyd speech

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In the coming months CMS News will cover the progress of the Environment Bill – there will be lots of work to do if the Bill is to match the rhetoric from Government. Emma Howard Boyd speaks at a Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum on environmental standards and the Office for Environmental Protection. Feb […]

Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard – Consultation opens – Seafish

Marine , News

Industry asked to provide feedback on next iteration of RFS during 60-day public consultation Stakeholders across the seafood industry are being asked to respond to a 60-day public consultation launched today (Thursday 15 August) by providing feedback on the draft standard criteria for the next iteration of the Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS), to be called […]

England’s bathing waters: cleanest since records began the start of a new era

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Environment Agency In 2014 , the English coast was the cleanest since records began, with 99.5% of swimming spots passing water quality tests compared to just 65% in 1988. However, England’s beaches will be under the microscope this summer as much tougher new EU standards come into force. The new European standards will be twice […]