19 Aug 2019
The high seas and their resources are the last major frontier in our attempts to manage the ocean. The process of formulating a High Seas Treaty continues at the UN in New York and this is prompting commentary and reports. These four articles gives you some sense of this. 1.Guardian: Gillian Anderson Overview Today, governments […]
19 Aug 2019
Where did all the cod go? Fishing crisis in the North Sea’ The article highlights the increasing importance of the Marine Stewardship Council and Marine Conservation Society on their assessments of sustainability Oceana: ‘The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has announced today the collapse of the North Sea cod population, and has recommended […]
15 Aug 2019
After Whaley Bridge there will be growing focus on dam safety and the operators of this ageing infrastructure (continue) The end of emergency and the ongoing pumping set up – watch the video (continue) The summer floods of 2019 gave rise to the major emergency at the Whale Bridge reservoir. Once the immediate danger had […]
15 Aug 2019
Government departments work together to find the funding needed (continue) The Government has announced it will make more than £5 million available to support communities and businesses impacted by this month’s heavy rain and flooding. Businesses affected by the Whaley Bridge evacuation will receive up to £100,000 in emergency funding to cover uninsurable costs. And […]
15 Aug 2019
A measure to meet the target of a carbon neutral water industry by 2030 (continue) Clear multiple benefits highlighted (continue) Water UK: ‘English Water companies in England have today announced ambitious plans to plant 11 million trees, part of a wider commitment to improve the natural environment, to support their goal of achieving a carbon […]
15 Aug 2019
Major collaboration between Government, Business & NGOs – 40 groups (continue) Aiming to raise the public’s awareness of water resource and pollution issues (continue) Defra: There has been positive coverage of the launch of the Love Water campaign . The ‘Love Water’ campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of water and the role everyone […]
15 Aug 2019
Judge calls for a ‘science based approach’ from Defra and highlights weakness of process (continue) PestSmart – Welsh Water Project to prevent pesticide pollution rolled out across Wales (continue) Farmers Weekly: The ban on metaldehyde slug pellets is being overturned after the High Court in London agreed with a challenge on the legality of the […]
15 Aug 2019
The Natural Capital Committee (NCC) recently reviewed the principal natural capital terms used in its advice. This paper provides a summary of this terminology, recognising that in some cases the definitions may differ from the literature. This guide will be reviewed and updated periodically and is intended to be used primarily for NCC purposes. Click […]
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