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23 Nov 2016

Sustainability Update: British Standard ISO 37101 for local communities

While new packages like resilience and wellbeing are currently fashionable these are essentially repackaging the ideas of sustainability. This update includes three articles: BSI publishes sustainable development of communities’ standard ISO 37101 EAC – Sustainable Development Goals in the UK Environmental Audit Committee look at Departmental Sustainability plans and finds the treasury wanting 1. BSI publishes […]

23 Nov 2016

Severn Trent Water reopens environmental scheme for farmers – STEPS – £21 million

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Severn Trent Water reopens environmental scheme for farmers – STEPS – £21 million Severn Trent Water is reopening its environmental scheme for farmers in the Midlands, offering them another opportunity to apply for a grant to help them to protect local watercourses from pollution. The STW catchment team is launching two new farmer support schemes as […]

23 Nov 2016

Natural Infrastructure – The business case and supporting tools from WBCSD

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The World Business Council For Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Action 2020 Action2020 is the WBCSD’s primary platform for business to help the world achieve a sustainable future. Numbering close to 200 across all sectors and regions, WBCSD member companies can have real impact on global challenges. Over the next few years, the WBCSD will shape its […]

23 Nov 2016

Wales to get new powers over water – Wales Bill

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New powers relating to water will be devolved to the Welsh Government under changes to the Wales Bill. Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns said he would scrap his ability to block some laws made in Wales about water. He said the decision puts right a “long outstanding injustice” 50 years after the flooding of a Gwynedd […]

21 Nov 2016

MCZs: 3rd Tranche outline site list & Other documents

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MCS & TWT “The Government’s scientific advisors have provided proposals on where a final set of Marine Conservation Zones are needed around England. Leading marine conservation charities, the Marine Conservation Society and The Wildlife Trusts are excited about the plans, which are a positive step forward towards restoring our seas. The sites are being proposed […]

21 Nov 2016

Blue New Deal – Action Plan Launched – Twenty Priorities New Economics Foundation

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NEF Turning Back to the Sea ‘Once the source of prosperity for many coastal communities, the UK’s seas are now sometimes perceived as a barrier to their economic progress. Out coastal communities are often most disadvantaged and distant from public decision making, with many people feeling left behind. Somewhere, Britain lost something very important: our […]

21 Nov 2016

Brexit – A positive opportunity for the marine environment – new White paper – Steve Hull

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A thoughtful piece – Steve wants feedback – shull@abpmer.co.uk Steve Hull ABPmer ‘There has been a lot of negative commentary on the potential implications of Brexit for the marine environment, particularly from environment groups and some academics. This is based on a concern that the government might seek to water down its commitment to the […]

21 Nov 2016

Refining Estimates of Collision Risk for Harbour Seals and Tidal Turbines

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It seems strange that it seems to be NGOs and consultants who are increasingly publicising Government’s projects. Natalie Frost ABPmer ‘By 2020, the Scottish Government would like 100% of its electricity demand to be met from renewables by creating a balanced portfolio of both onshore and offshore technologies. Tidal stream energy has significant potential to […]