29 Jan 2018
Click here to download the PDF of this set of slides 17 January 2018 TFSO (2018) 23 Commission to EU 27 Internal EU27 preparatory discussions on the framework for the future relationship: “Fisheries” European Commission, Task Force for· the Preparation and Conduct of the Negotiations with the United Kingdom under Article 50 TE Remarks: These slides […]
29 Jan 2018
Offshore construction has now begun at what will become the world’s biggest windfarm, Hornsea Project One Orstead: ‘A total of 174 monopiles have been installed at the site, located 120km off the Yorkshire coast. When operational, expected in 2020, the wind farm which is being developed by Ørsted, will produce enough power for well over […]
29 Jan 2018
Politico ‘Environment Secretary says government will consult on proposals for a new policy statement that sets out post-Brexit environmental principles, such as ‘polluter pays’ Michael Gove has confirmed work is underway to address one of the biggest concerns green campaigners have about the potential impact of Brexit on the UK’s environmental policy landscape. Writing on Politico, […]
29 Jan 2018
Two reports 1. Building Resilience in Fisheries Governance – EDF & ABPmer Report Research undertaken by ABPmer on behalf of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to consider future potential governance arrangements for fisheries in the N.E. Atlantic region is now available. Climate-related impacts on the range and distribution of commercial fish stocks are likely to […]
29 Jan 2018
Thanks to Sue Sayer for passing on the details of this report. World Animal Protection appointed fisheries consultants Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd to undertake a series of work packages to ‘define best practices and inform policies on the management of fishing gear abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG). ALDFG has a significant […]
29 Jan 2018
Thanks to Bruce Horton ‘I listened to an IEMA webinar giving an update of UK and EU legal and policy changes relating to Brexit. One thing that was mentioned was the EA Enforcement and Sanctions Guidance that is currently being consulted on (closes 29th January). Apparently this proposes the use of a natural capital calculator […]
25 Jan 2018
Water UK ‘People will be able to refill water bottles for free in tens of thousands of places in England in future following the announcement of a new national scheme by the water industry today (Thursday 25th January 2018). It’s estimated that the new scheme will cut plastic bottle use by tens of millions each […]
25 Jan 2018
Martin Brocklehurst’s Blog (martin.brocklehurst@me.com) The Aldersgate Group has recently released a report Help or Hindrance – The Role of Environmental Regulations in the UK’s Industrial Strategy. It makes a strong case for the business value of regulation and debunks the myth that de-regulation is better for the economy. See the report at: http://www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/latest#beyond-red-tape-smart-regulations-are-key-to-delivering-uk-industrial-and-environmental-ambitions Successive Governments […]
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