14 Jan 2025
A new initiative led by the Wales Coasts and Seas Partnership (CaSP Cymru) has launched ‘Y Môr a Ni’ – a framework for Ocean Literacy in Wales, which is a first of its kind in the UK. The strategy aims to grow people’s relationship with our coasts and seas. Y Môr a Ni (The Sea […]
14 Jan 2025
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) have launched an investigation into Defra in relation to a suspected failure to take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) of marine waters by the statutory deadline. Under the Marine Strategy Regulations 2010, the statutory deadline for GES to be achieved was 31 December […]
14 Jan 2025
The Welsh Government has provided a boost for Welsh marine, aquaculture and fisheries industries by making £1.4 million of funds available. The scheme aims to ensure sustainable growth in the sector and help coastal communities prosper. The £1.4 million is available from £700,000 revenue and £700,000 capital. The application window will remain open […]
09 Jan 2025
Grants for Innovation in Marine Conservation – apply by 28th February 2025 Apply now Sea-Changers is excited to announce their 2025 Innovation Fund is open for applications until 28th February 2025. The fund’s focus is on supporting new and experimental solutions to marine conservation challenges. The Innovation Fund is supported by ARC Marine Ltd and […]
08 Jan 2025
The Environment Agency is continuing to urge people to remain vigilant following the recent flooding, as flood warnings are still in place and a mixture of already saturated catchments and melting snow could risk some further disruption in parts of England on Thursday and Friday. Ongoing minor river flooding impacts are expected along the River […]
08 Jan 2025
A reminder that The Environmental Audit Committee is undertaking an inquiry on flood resilience in England, focusing on how flood resilience can be strengthened in response to increasing risks from extreme weather, rising sea levels, and evolving flood hazards. Photo credit: Natural England Read the call for evidence for more information about this inquiry, and […]
08 Jan 2025
Citizen science testing of river water quality will expand this year in an attempt to make the data part of official monitoring of waterways, the head of an independent environmental research group has said. Photo credit: Zowie Green The use of ordinary people across the country to test river water quality for pollutants […]
08 Jan 2025
Some prominent environmental leaders were included in the New Year Honours List for 2025, which “recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK”. They included Chris Stark, former CEO of the Climate Change Committee and head of Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 Dr Loyd Grossman, Chair of The Royal Parks Tamara […]
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