07 Jun 2017
Lots of useful information in Susdrain Mailings contact them susdrainmailingslist@susdrain.org for routine updates. Welsh Government consults on implementation of SuDS The Welsh Government is consulting on the proposed implementation of schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. This follows on from their consultation and publication of their non-statutory SuDS standards last year. […]
07 Jun 2017
An online platform developed in the EU which is dedicated to natural capital, ecosystem services and nature-based solutions may soon be going global. The platform, known as Oppla, was launched in September 2016 by two EU-funded research projects since when it has been growing rapidly. Now sixty universities have contributed. The new platform, which was […]
05 Jun 2017
VOTE CMS News has covered the content of the manifestos – read about it here Recap five articles Not heard about the environment in this election? – read about gagging the NGOs by the Conservatives Lobbying Act Mark Avery has put together a score card for the environment and the manifestos – check it below […]
05 Jun 2017
We can’t sit by and watch any longer thinking that others will act, its time for everyone to do their bit and get the key messages across whenever the opportunity arises. Take your pick: BBC on Trump, Paris & Climate http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-40136908 Guardian – lots of links – https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jun/02/european-leaders-vow-to-keep-fighting-global-warming-despite-us-withdrawal President Macron, Putting the world first https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzcrSvF7ZJA […]
05 Jun 2017
There are lots of reminders of why we should act to take steps to control climate change. This is a powerful talk which provides yet more insight into the urgency of the issues involved. Water the video: Johan Rockstrom – Beyond the Anthropocene – World Economic Forum
05 Jun 2017
The Dorset Coastal Community Team (DCCT), led by the Dorset Coast Forum, has been awarded £5.6 million to deliver the Dorset Coastal Connections – People and Places project – towards a £13.1 million portfolio of 18 projects aiming to improve and enhance coastal access, public realm infrastructure, increase visitor numbers, connect coastal communities and promote […]
05 Jun 2017
Seabed User & Developer Group position on Brexit Over the last twenty years the marine industry has worked closely with UK government and its agencies to ensure that legislation delivers sustainable development in increasingly proportionate ways. While it remains challenging at times to get approval for development in the marine environment and more can still […]
05 Jun 2017
Two articles: 1. ATLAS Project: ‘EU-funded research is shedding more light on the depths of the North Atlantic maritime region – a better understanding of deep-sea habitats will inform the sustainable management of this vital resource. What happens in the depths of oceans has a profound effect on our environment and climate – currently a […]
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