30 Jan 2019

World Economic Forum ‘The Global Risks Report 2019 is published against a backdrop of worrying geopolitical and geo-economic tensions. If unresolved, these tensions will hinder the world’s ability to deal with a growing range of collective challenges, from the mounting evidence of environmental degradation to the increasing disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The report presents the results […]

30 Jan 2019

Water Environment Grant (WEG) handbooks: guidance and forms Funding for organisations and land managers to improve the water environment in rural England: when you can start work, how to get paid and the scheme rules.

28 Jan 2019

EFRA ‘The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s Scrutiny of the Fisheries Bill report calls on the Government to utilise the opportunities presented by the Bill to evaluate and address the concerns raised about the Common Fisheries Policy. Read the conclusions and recommendations Read the summary Read the full report: Beyond the Common Fisheries Policy: […]

28 Jan 2019

The measurements have been published in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences Guardian: ‘Our oceans broke heat records in 2018 and the consequences are catastrophic Rising temperatures can be charted back to the late 1950s, and the last five years were the five hottest on record Last year was the hottest ever measured, continuing an upward […]

28 Jan 2019

Thanks to everyone who took part in the survey – it’s a is great result – 590 responses – and valuable resource to inform our actions – Bob Earll Reducing Unwanted Plastic Pollution  – What are you doing about it? Surveying Your Actions – A Preliminary Report Marine Conservation Society & Coastal Futures Emma Cunningham […]

28 Jan 2019

Marine Management Organisation Last updated 17 January 2019 Marine pioneer projects Aspects of the coastal and marine environment are in decline (Charting Progress II) and we are causing irreversible damage to biodiversity and a loss of natural capital. This is despite previous efforts to prevent degradation and maintain and restore species and habitats. Current policies direct public […]

28 Jan 2019

Live Wrasse Fishery Research Report 2018 The implementation of a fully documented live wrasse fishery is now in its second year with the season opening in July 2018. Four commercial vessels operate within the Devon & Seven IFCA district targeting ballan, goldsinny, corkwing and rock cook. Devon & Severn IFCA officers have been undertaking on-board […]