28 Apr 2015
Communication and engagement in local flood risk management (C751) and its companion guide (C752) brings together vast experience and ideas that have been tried and tested. It can be used at several stages of managing flood risk, from building engagement and awareness, and the preparation of a local flood risk management strategy or surface water […]
27 Apr 2015
Now Available Catchment and River Basin Management: Integrating Science and Government Edited by Laurence Smith, Keith Porter, Kevin Hiscock, Mary Jane Porter and David Benson The central focus of this new book is a critical comparative analysis of the key drivers for water resource management and the provision of clean water – governance systems and […]
21 Apr 2015
21 Apr 2015
Thanks to Tom Hickey – Senior Public Affairs & Policy Officer, Marine Conservation Society The Conservative manifesto outlines the pledge to build on the recent Pitcairn announcement with a “Blue Belt” of MPAs in the OTs subject to local support and environmental need, and complete the domestic network of MCZs. It also pledges that “all […]
21 Apr 2015
http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/james-blog/2404339/could-this-election-deliver-a-golden-age-for-the-uks-green-economy James Murray Business Green ‘Clegg, Miliband and Cameron could yet usher in a historic transformation of the UK economy – businesses and investors should take note Yes, the question posed in the headline to this blog is wilfully provocative. It sure doesn’t feel like a green golden age is just around the corner, does […]
21 Apr 2015
European Commission ‘The European Commission is referring the United Kingdom to Court over its failure to ensure that urban waste water is adequately treated in 17 agglomerations. In the EU, Member States need adequate collection and treatment systems for urban waste water, as untreated water poses risks to human health, inland waters and the marine […]
21 Apr 2015
This is an impressive collection of information including: Scene setting a host of overview documents Key marine plan documents Licensing Climate change Science Scotland Marine Atlas National Marine Interactive Statement of Public participation To read more go to: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine/seamanagement/national
21 Apr 2015
‘Marine Conservation Zones in English Seas: Following our ten year campaign for the UK Marine Act (2009), the first tranche of 27 Marine Conservation Zones were designated in November 2013. The Government launched its public consultation on the second tranche of sites on the 30th January 2015 – with only two weeks to go, we need your support by […]
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