04 Aug 2016
Brexit Themes August 4st 2016 Bob Earll, CMS – Communications & Management for Sustainability Thanks to Louise Earll, Martin Brocklehurst, Bruce Horton, Daniel Owen The idea behind this simple listing is to enable me to keep track of what has been covered so far. I’m keeping some of the commentary in single themes which are […]
04 Aug 2016
The Environment Agency has published a paper setting out its position on accepting DNA-based methods for environmental monitoring and decision-making in the absence of a regulated framework to validate the methods. “The adoption of DNA-based methods in regulations will give a paradigm shift to ecological assessment. For this DNA-based paradigm to emerge and to enable […]
02 Aug 2016
The risk of Brexit to the Habitats and Species Directive have been highlighted since it is in a particularly exposed, risky legislative position. This review which will consider the Government’s policy and manifesto commitment and will prompt MPs to seek clarification over Brexit and MPAs in particular our SPAs and SACs. ‘The Environmental Audit Committee […]
02 Aug 2016
Government, if it decides, can do great things. Let’s not forget the years it took them implement this simple measure. But there is still lots to do and perhaps the new Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey can pick up on a micro-beads ban soon. Defra: Six billion fewer plastic bags taken home by shoppers in England […]
02 Aug 2016
Seven articles – most recent at the top: Thanks to Daniel Owen (2), Griffin Carpenter, Chris Williams (NEF), NFFO, Suzannah Walmsley and Mike Elliott. Should the CFP post Brexit be an EFRA committee target for inquiry? New in Yellow Fisheries transition blog (2) – Daniel Owen – considers some of the legal issues Untangling UK […]
02 Aug 2016
Putting communities at the heart of a post-Brexit plan – lessons for coastal communities Fernanda Balata New Economics Foundation This article highlights some of the fundamental issues for coastal communities and their role in the Brexit decision. The economy can only be truly strong when its benefits are felt everywhere. Following the Brexit vote, the […]
02 Aug 2016
National Marine Week (last week): ‘The UK’s marine environment is home to some of our most fascinating wildlife, such as basking sharks, grey seals, puffins and dolphins. Each year The Wildlife Trusts celebrate the UK’s amazing sea animals and plants during National Marine Week. This is your chance to explore the seashore, discover dunes and […]
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