If you have ever wondered what informs decision making by Government this diagram sets ‘science’ and ‘evidence’ in context; these are just two of the things that influence decision making. Dave Morris (Cefas) described this at the CMS Evidence conference in July 2013. This diagram is useful in a variety of contexts in understanding decision making. This […]
MMO ‘Today marks a real milestone for the future of our seas, as England’s first marine plans have been formally adopted by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Owen Paterson. The first two plans cover the East inshore and offshore areas. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published the final plans, and a range […]
This most contentious of policies has tested the patience of all of those that believe in evidence (science) lead policy to the limit. This dogma lead policy has now been halted after independent experts reported. This Defra link highlights a host of supporting documentation.
EFRA ‘Severe storms and heavy rainfall continue to cause extensive flooding events across the UK, causing disruption and distress to individuals and communities and costing millions. The Committee published a Report on Managing Flood Risk in July 2013 and held an evidence session on the Winter Floods on 22 January 2014. The Committee was deeply […]
Telegraph ‘David Cameron could make manifesto pledge to get ‘rid’ of wind farms. A senior source close to the Prime Minister has said that David Cameron wants to go into the next election pledging to “rid” the countryside of onshore wind farms, a source close to the Prime Minister has said. Mr Cameron wants to […]
Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Manual This book is a successor to and replacement for the highly respected manual and handbook on the benefits of flood and coastal risk management known as the ‘multi-coloured manual’.
This report may be downloaded from The Crown Estate website at: http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/media/556880/published-eri-salmon-migration-report.pdf The Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a migratory species of significant conservation and socio-economic importance around the coasts of Scotland, and in many Scottish rivers. Improving our understanding of the biology and migratory behaviour of these iconic and economically valuable fish is particularly […]
Welsh Government Report on MPAs ‘This document provides the Welsh Government’s Report to the National Assembly for Wales on the Marine Protected Areas network, in response to recommendation 10 of the Environment and Sustainability Committee’s Marine Inquiry. Recommendation 10: By the 31 December 2013, the Welsh Government should voluntarily lay before the Assembly a report […]