What does building ‘resilience’ to flood risk really mean?
Evidence on Environment Agency’s new flood risk strategy provided to EFRA Committee. Watch the video here.
RAPID: Regulators’ Alliance sets out forward work programme for 2020-21
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has published its forward work programme for 2020-21. Made up of the three water regulators – Ofwat, Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate – RAPID was set up in 2019 to identify and address issues relevant to the development of joint infrastructure projects and to analyse the […]
Defra sets out flood management policy
From Defra This policy statement sets out the government’s long-term ambition to create a nation more resilient to flood and coastal erosion risk. The statement has been informed by the: Environment Agency’s consultation exercise on the updated National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy results of the government’s flood and coastal erosion: call for evidence in […]
2050 Water – Draft Innovation Strategy Launched
From UKWIR The UK’s first draft Water Innovation Strategy has been launched. It sets out a vision for transformational change across the water sector in anticipation of Ofwat’s £200m innovation fund and the establishment of a Water Innovation Centre that will act as a UK hub for global water innovation. The draft strategy looks ahead […]
MPs warn that parts of England could run out of water within 20 years
From Public Accounts Committee In a report published today, Thursday 9 July 2020, the Public Accounts Committee says all the bodies responsible for the UK’s water supply – Defra, Ofwat and the Environment Agency – have “taken their eye off the ball” and must take urgent action now to ensure a reliable water supply in the years […]
Reaction to Chancellor’s green investment package
Last week, the Chancellor has announced £3bn green investment package, part of the Treasury’s post-Covid ‘Plan for Jobs’. According to Rishi Sunak, the package will be used to decarbonise public buildings and cut emissions from Britain’s poorly insulated homes as part of the government’s Covid-19 economic recovery plan. There is £3bn for green investment, to […]
EA 5-year plan launched: Build back greener and climate change front and centre
Business as usual won’t tackle the challenges we face, warns Environment Agency The Environment Agency has launched its 5-year plan for reaching a greener, healthier future. Returning to business as usual after the Coronavirus pandemic won’t be enough to address the challenges of the future, warns Sir James Bevan, chief executive of the Environment Agency. […]
Defra extends consultation on ELM scheme
After a pause due to the impact of coronavirus, Defra have extended the consultation for the Environmental Land Management Scheme and the new deadline for responses is 31st July. You can also register for interactive online seminars to learn more about these important proposals.