26 Nov 2024
“The UK Government is here to ensure that nature is high on the agenda at COP29. Half of the global economy depends on nature, and we must protect nature not only for its own sake but also for the sake of humans,” said the UK Government’s Nature Minister Mary Creagh, as she announced new funding […]
26 Nov 2024
Hundreds of polar researchers have issued an emergency statement titled “Making Antarctica Cool Again”, calling for urgent action to deal with the impacts of climate change in Antarctica. More than 450 researchers gathered in Hobart for the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research Conference, the first such event in more than a decade. The conference highlighted […]
26 Nov 2024
Backed by a £7.3 million investment through the Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme (OWEC), the Crown Estate is partnering with a range of expert bodies across the UK to launch five new projects that they say will accelerate the nation’s path towards a net-zero and energy-secure future, whilst enabling marine and coastal ecosystems to […]
26 Nov 2024
Devoted black-eyed squid (Gonatus onyx) mother carries her eggs with her through the deep sea, likely for months. Image by Schmidt Ocean Institute. Welcome to OCF’s insights from the marine and coastal sector. This week we have summarised the most relevant stories for you from a range of Marine and Coastal Sectors, including; Fisheries; […]
21 Nov 2024
Defra has outlined £50 million investment for internal drainage boards and set out plans to consult on a new strategic vision for floods investment. Recognising the significant impact of flooding on farmers, the government says an additional £50 million will be distributed to internal drainage boards (IDBs), the public bodies responsible for managing water levels […]
21 Nov 2024
The Environment Agency is seeking feedback on the approach to working together to review and update the river basin management plans in 2027. Working Together is the first consultation in the process of reviewing and updating the river basin management plans. It sets out the: consultation steps proposed timetable ways that you can get involved in […]
21 Nov 2024
An investigation by The Guardian has found that the supply of water by Thames Water is ‘on knife-edge’ with £23bn repairs needed. It also says the company has failed to tackle serious safety concerns or upgrade vital IT systems. Photo credit: Johannes Plenio Britain’s biggest water company has failed to tackle adequately serious […]
21 Nov 2024
The Environment Agency is working with partners to secure the future of the internationally important population in the River Wansbeck in Northumberland. At the end of September, it was discovered that around 70 of the endangered native species had been found dead in the River Wansbeck catchment, one of the last remaining strongholds of the […]
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