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Marine Strategy Framework Directive Update

Defra ‘The Government response to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) consultation on proposals for the UK monitoring programmes has now been published. You can find it at: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/marine-strategy-framework-directive-measuring-progress-in-uk. The UK Marine Strategy Part Two has also been published at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/marine-strategy-part-two-uk-marine-monitoring-programmes. This provides a description of the UK’s MSFD marine monitoring programmes. The Directive requires […]

WFD Update – River Basin Guidance and Consultation outcomes – Catchment Based Approach recognised

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Defra ‘Following Defra’s consultation in May 2014, I am writing to alert you to the publication of the following documents: River Basin Planning Guidance – July 2014 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/river-basin-planning-guidance This is a statutory Ministerial guidance to the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales coming into effect on 31st July 2014. Draft River Basin Planning Guidance – […]

Growing the Circular Economy – Ending the throwaway society – Two Key Reports

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Environment Audit Committee: ‘The Report on Growing a circular economy: Ending the throwaway society will be published as the Environmental Audit Committee’s Third Report of Session 2014–15, HC 214, at 6.00 pm on Thursday 24 July 2014. Inquiry: Growing a circular economy’ Circular Economy Task Force Developing policy solutions for a circular economy […]

UK Flood News – New EA Chair– ABI says Flood Re unworkable– Sewage of Kent Beaches – Flood Assets inadequately maintained

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UK Flood News is a highly effective monthly update on both national and local scale flood related issues to sign on click here contact phil@business-synergies.co.uk A new chairman has been appointed to lead the Environment Agency. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-chairman-of-the-environment-agency-announced Philip Dilley, the former chairman of London-based professional services firm Arup Group, will take up the post […]

Flood Reinsurance ( Flood Re) Scheme Consultation on the implementing regulations

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‘ Defra are inviting views on the Secondary Legislation for the Flood Reinsurance (Flood Re) Scheme which has been launched today. The legislation for the Flood Re Scheme has been made through the Water Act 2014, which received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014. We are now working on the implementation of the Flood […]

Scottish Marine Protected Areas – 30 designations confirmed for Scotland

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Scotland’s iconic marine species and habitats will be better protected following the designation of 30 Marine Protected Areas. Scottish Government ‘Sites will protect a range of habitats and species including flameshell beds, feather stars, the common skate and ocean quahog, a large mollusc which can live for centuries. They will also protect sandeels – a […]

Marine Protected Areas – Environment Audit Committee Report

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MPs have cast doubt on the Government’s commitment to protect sea life in Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ) after less than a quarter of the recommended sites were designated and inadequate enforcement provisions put in place. Report: Marine Protected Areas Report: Marine Protected Areas (PDF) Inquiry: Marine Protected Areas Environmental Audit Committee Committee Chair Chair […]

EU Maritime Spatial Planning Directive

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The EU General Affairs Council has adopted legislation to improve the planning of maritime activities. The new Maritime Spatial Planning Directive will help Member States develop and coordinate various activities taking place at sea so that they are as efficient and sustainable as possible. This means that thedirective is now adopted. It will enter into […]