21 Jun 2014
Global Oceans Action Summit – Action Plans Announced
On the final day of the Global Oceans Action Summit Dutch Minister for Agriculture Sharon Dijksma has called for action to restore the health of the world’s oceans. “It takes courage to see beyond borders and act together to achieve healthier oceans and food security. Action is required, and this is the message I gave […]
21 Jun 2014
Lord Stern: Economists are underestimating costs of climate change
Former Treasury economist Lord Nicholas Stern will today reiterate his call for governments to put a strong price on carbon, with a new paper that warns the bulk of research to date on the topic may have underestimated the costs of climate change. In a paper due to be published in The Economic Journal, Stern […]
21 Jun 2014
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive – Revised Regulations Enter into Force
EU ‘New legislation simplifying the rules for assessing the potential effects of projects on the environment entered force on 15 May. The newly amended Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive should offer better protection for the environment while reducing administrative burdens stemming from EU law, in line with the European Commission’s drive for smarter regulation. It will also enhance business […]
21 Jun 2014
EFRA Committee Report on Winter Floods
EFRA Committee ‘The devastating floods of last winter could hit England again unless government funding cuts to flood defence budgets are reversed, MPs warned environment secretary, Owen Paterson, on last week. “Overall funding does not reflect the increased flood risk” being driven by climate change, the MPs’ report found, while money for the maintenance of […]
17 Jun 2014
Climate change Landmarks 2014: Obama takes steps to reduce emissions from power stations
At a time when every right-wing denier seems to be sniping at climate change in UK, Barack Obama is showing leadership on climate change (continue) By JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — ‘President Barack Obama launched a show of support Friday for new emissions rules for power plants, putting the weight of the […]
17 Jun 2014
Funding Infrastructure – four innovative models – New Report
The Natural Capital Leaders Platform: ‘Water is an economically strategic resource, provided and regulated by nature and underpins many business activities. Ensuring that water is carefully stewarded and available in sufficient quantity and quality is a subject of vital interest to business, however, to date the management of and investment in water has been disjointed. […]
17 Jun 2014
The European Maritime Fisheries Fund – Time for Imagination & Innovation
The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund officially came into force on 21st May. With a budget of €6.4 billion for 2014-2020, the fund will finance projects to provide financial support to fishermen, fish farmers and coastal communities and projects to boost Blue Growth and jobs in European maritime economy. EMFF seeks to create the conditions […]
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