21 Jan 2024
In the first major review of the Environment Improvement Plan, advisors warn that the UK Government is off-track, and risks missing the legally-binding target to halt nature decline by 2030. The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded that Government needs to speed up and scale up delivery. It also warns that the plan lacks transparency and […]
21 Jan 2024
A new study has revealed how much carbon bottom trawling releases into the atmosphere. Much of the damage done by dragging across the bottom of the sea to catch fish has been known for many years. However, new research shows that it is also an unaccounted source of carbon emissions that is “too big to […]
21 Jan 2024
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed that more than 80% of under-12m inshore vessels participated in the I-VMS roll-out programme last year, resulting in £1.3m of European funding being awarded to fishers. New legislation, a statutory instrument (SI), is expected to come into force in April 2024 and will require all under-12m vessels fishing for […]
21 Jan 2024
Home to one of the most diverse, sustainable fleets in Europe, Cornwall lands over fifty different species every year – a first sale value of £50 million. Fishing is one of the most significant industries in the county. But, what is the true economic importance of seafood to Cornwall? The Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation (CFPO) […]
21 Jan 2024
The IMO, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are boosting coordination to tackle IUU fishing. Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a widespread challenge that covers a range of destructive fishing practices, occurring both in the high seas and within national territorial waters. It has been identified as […]
17 Jan 2024
Environmental crises once again dominate the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 Global Risks report. Extreme weather is the top risk most likely to present a material crisis on a global scale in 2024, with the warming phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle projected to intensify and persist until May this year. It is also […]
17 Jan 2024
Scientists have been given millions to launch a research and training centre intending to better understand and manage flooding which has caused havoc across the UK this month. The £6.5million hub led by the University of Southampton will work to develop a talent pool of environmental experts invested in protecting against rising river, rainfall and […]
17 Jan 2024
The BBC reports on concerns raised by residents over new road flood prevention measures in Mansfield. This shows the challenges in rolling out more than 20,000 SuDS to be installed across the town, which would reduce flood risk for 90,000 people. Key concerns relate to access and loss of car parking. Read more
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