25 Mar 2014
UK scientists funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) have just started a 12-month project to find out how the recent barrage of devastating winter storms affected the communities and coastlines of southwest England. The ultimate aim is to help ensure people are properly informed about and prepared for such events, as well as […]
25 Mar 2014
Drawn from the knowledge gaps reported in the latest 2013 MCCIP Report Card, MCCIP have completed a prioritisation exercise with the assistance of the UKMMAS evidence groups and MSCC. The Marine Climate Change Research Priorities 2014 were published today, as a two-page summary of key findings. Click here to see the listing and methodology used […]
25 Mar 2014
Duncan Symonds, head of infrastructure at WSP commented: “Every Budget and Autumn Statement we get some sort of appendix update about the national infrastructure plan and it strikes me that it would be more informative to know which individual government departments are pulling their weight and which are delaying the delivery of important projects. I […]
18 Mar 2014
The Natural Capital Committee was established to give independent advice to Government on the state of England’s natural Capital and help incorporate natural capital into the fabric of national and corporate decision making. It’s 2nd report has been published. The report contains three key messages: 1)Some assets are currently not being used sustainably. The benefits […]
18 Mar 2014
EU ‘The Permanent Representatives Committee approved a draft directive establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning, which is aimed at contributing to sustainable growth of maritime economies and the sustainable development of marine areas. It herewith endorsed a compromise reached between the Greek presidency and representatives of the European Parliament on 6 March. Maritime spatial […]
18 Mar 2014
The UK Water Research and Innovation Partnership’s new report on the potential of the UK water technology industry. ‘Tapping the Potential: A fresh vision for UK water technology’ (see below) is focused on a clear goal: to see the UK establish itself as an innovation powerhouse in the global water technology sector, driving sustainable growth […]
18 Mar 2014
The link between land use and water management is fundamental and this newsletter provides an update on a range of programmes being lead by Natural England and Defra that are key to effective delivery including: notification of the Catchment Sensitive Grant scheme – a recent set of policies on upland management and evidence from and […]
18 Mar 2014
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has re-launched its popular sustainable seafood website to make it easier for fish buyers, restaurateurs and the public to ensure they are buying and serving fish from the most sustainable sources. MCS, the UK’s leading marine charity, has improved the functionality of the website which operates alongside updated versions of […]
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