02 Jun 2020
The need for climate change adaptation has become widely recognised in the last 20 years. The environmental sector was one of the first to identify the need and to start developing approaches to adaptation. Initially much of the focus was on identifying general principles. This was an essential first step, but adaptation needs to be […]
01 Jun 2020
The postponed Cop26 is the most important international meeting on the climate emergency since the Paris agreement was signed in 2015 Click here. Under the landmark accord, countries must come forward every five years with revised plans on curbing greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris goal of limiting global heating to no more […]
01 Jun 2020
Once in the marine environment, tracing microplastics back to their source presents many difficulties. The approach taken in this study by the University of Plymouth was to quantify both tyre particles and synthetic fibres as they enter the marine environment. Three points of entry were considered; release from treated wastewater effluent, direct release from storm […]
01 Jun 2020
The Scottish Government has announced new fishing opportunities for inshore fishermen that are not members of producer organizations and not restricted by vessel length. Inshore fishers who usually target shellfish will now be able to diversify into new markets and access fishing opportunities worth up to £2 million with a package aimed at helping the […]
01 Jun 2020
Marine and coastal environments provide extensive and essential ecosystem services upon which much of humanity relies, yet the incorporation of human dimensions into marine and coastal policy and management has historically been lacking. As efforts to address the substantial and diverse challenges facing marine and coastal environments continue, recent years have seen a growing call […]
01 Jun 2020
Deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface but animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future according to a recent study. A team of international scientists analyzed contemporary and predicted […]
26 May 2020
Anglian Water ‘Anglian Water Chief asks “How we can use what we’ve learnt to ‘build back better’ than before?” As recently appointed co-chair of the Corporate Leaders Group, Anglian Water Chief Executive Peter Simpson shares his thoughts on the role of big business in tacking climate change when we emerge from a locked-down world. Peter Simpson […]
26 May 2020
Using Green & Blue Spaces Coronavirus – guidance on accessing green spaces safely – all water sports given the green light, with social distancing Guidance on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others. This guidance sets out the key principles of enjoying the benefits of being outside, while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus. […]
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