03 Aug 2021
There have long been issues of trust between the fisheries sector and institutions charged with fisheries management, not helped by the more recent repercussions of Brexit. This paper gives some insights into the issue, summarising the results of a survey to examine levels of trust as well as fishers’ opinions of current management goals and […]
03 Aug 2021
Despite the development of large scale and much advertised attempts to clear plastic from the ocean, a much more efficient method is to catch it before it even gets that far. The Dutch startup The Great Bubble Barrier is a simple, yet effective method to catch plastic pollution in rivers before it flows to the […]
03 Aug 2021
Ten ‘eco-moorings’ have been installed in Studland Bay providing a facility for recreational boaters at the same time as protecting areas of seagrass in the bay. The new moorings use a helical screw anchor which is driven into the seabed and attached to the mooring buoy via an elastic band. Its flexibility means it does […]
27 Jul 2021
Link to Defra press release Proposals include To introduce a tiered approach for including actions in the WINEP To better incorporate long-term planning in the development of the WINEP To clearly establish dependencies between the WINEP and other statutory planning frameworks To increase the use of catchment and nature-based solutions to meet statutory obligations To […]
27 Jul 2021
Fairness and opportunity: A people-powered plan for the green transition The final report of our Environmental Justice Commission The Environmental Justice Commission was established in May 2019 in recognition that action to address the accelerating climate and nature emergencies can be about more than staving off the worst; it can be about imagining a better […]
27 Jul 2021
19 July Today, the Aldersgate Group announces the appointment of the Rt Hon Theresa May MP as its new Chair, with effect from Tuesday 20 July 2021. She will take over from former Labour MP Joan Walley, who has chaired the Aldersgate Group for the last six years. Theresa May will support the Group’s ongoing […]
27 Jul 2021
Four long-term strategic priorities that Ofwat should encourage in the water industry 1. Protecting and enhancing the environment: Ofwat should drive water companies to be more ambitious in their environmental planning and delivery to contribute towards the priorities set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. Ofwat should drive water companies to improve their day-to-day […]
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