18 Nov 2021

The National Infrastructure Commission has announced the topics that will sit at the heart of its next major assessment of the UK’s long term infrastructure priorities, to be published in 2023, following analysis of the current performance of key sectors. The priorities include a study on improving asset management within the flood protection, water and wastewater sectors. The baseline […]

18 Nov 2021

Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation Taskforce launches landmark shared commitments at COP26 The Future Fens: Integrated Adaptation Taskforce has unveiled a joint vision for future environmental and social prosperity for the Fens with the release of a ground-breaking shared manifesto and a commitment to join the UN Race to Resilience. The initiative is a collaboration between sponsor […]

18 Nov 2021

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 […]

18 Nov 2021

Southern Water is launching a task force to cut storm overflows by 80 per cent by 2030 as part of the company’s zero tolerance approach to pollution – customers have made it clear the use of storm releases is no longer acceptable. Ian McAulay, Southern Water’s CEO, said: ”There is a growing call to take […]

18 Nov 2021

​Watch this video animation which illustrates the key points of the code CIRIA:   Property flood resilience (PFR) is an important part of our response to flood risk. PFR includes measures that reduce the risks to people and property enabling households and businesses to reduce flood damage, speed up recovery and reoccupation of previously flooded properties. […]

16 Nov 2021

The final agreement  The final agreement Sharma & Johnson – Post COP26 press conference COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact – Press Release    UK COP site COP26 Glasgow Climate Pact Guardian Summary Commentary: Celebrations and Recriminations Business Green – James Murray Chris Packham is angry In covering the COP26 conference in its vast complexity some points have […]

16 Nov 2021

Eve Leegwater writes: Here are some links to our EA Estuaries and Coast involvement at COP26. On 1 November, a 3 min film introducing the Restoring Meadows, Marsh and Reef (ReMeMaRe) initiative was shown at the international opening event for the COP26 Virtual Ocean Pavilion (VOP). On Ocean Action Day, 5 November, ReMeMaRe launched a suite […]

10 Nov 2021

Commentary Green Alliance commentary Guardian – Campaigners celebrate new law but vow to fight on Defra – World-leading Environment Act becomes law ‘Legislation will improve air and water quality, tackle waste, increase recycling, halt the decline of species, and improve our natural environment. Legislation that will protect and enhance our environment for future generations has […]