05 Sep 2019
A new resource has been uploaded to the Learn section on the CaBA website to provide guidance and suggestions for capturing more meaningful metrics on engagement (citizen science, volunteering etc) and the social and economic benefits of work by CaBA partnerships. We know that many engagement outcomes clearly improve people’s lives but it is often hard to […]
05 Sep 2019
Published 3 September 2019 More people than ever before are concerned about damage to nature, new national statistics published today (3 September 2019) by Natural England show. In the world’s biggest scientific study of its kind, Natural England’s ‘Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment’ (MENE) report shows that nine out of ten adults in England are […]
03 Sep 2019
Defra Press Office, Posted on:27 August 2019 Over the weekend, the Prime Minister called for greater international action and more ambitious global targets to end biodiversity loss and tackle climate change. As part of this, he urged countries to back Britain’s call to protect 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030 (the ‘30by30’ target). The Government has […]
03 Sep 2019
Community engagement on climate adaptation to flood risk This evidence review is part of a larger project looking at community engagement for long-term adaptation to flood and coastal erosion risk. This evidence review is part of a larger project looking at community engagement for long-term adaptation to flood and coastal erosion risk. Climate change may […]
03 Sep 2019
EA: This project has developed new projections of mean and extreme sea levels (the combined height of mean sea level, tide and surge, but not including waves) to the year 2300. This information is critical for long-term planning and the UK’s adaptation response to increasing sea levels. Flood and coastal erosion risk management authorities, developers […]
03 Sep 2019
Iceland banks over one million plastic bottles in a year … Inews ‘Iceland says it has recycled more than one million plastic bottles since May 2018, when it installed reverse vending machines in five of its stores. The supermarket became the first in the industry to introduce the deposit scheme, which allows customers to dispose of empty […]
03 Sep 2019
Marine conservation project grants – applications invited If you are planning a marine conservation project, you may be eligible to apply for a grant from Sea-Changers. We give out a number of small grants (generally between £600 and £1,200) twice a year, often supporting grassroots and community based projects. The projects funded will achieve […]
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