25 Mar 2025
One of the biggest challenges facing the scaling of marine renewable energy is identifying the most feasible and economically viable locations for ocean current energy projects. A pioneering study from the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University using more than 30 years of measured data from NOAA’s Global Drifter Program (GDP) […]
01 Oct 2024
A group of leading ocean experts say the prevailing definition of ‘sustainable fishing’ is dangerously flawed and have set out 11 ‘golden rules’ to redefine sustainable fishing. In a paper published in Ocean Sustainability, researchers have called on companies, governments, and legislators to implement these actions to end the ongoing destruction of oceans caused by […]
31 Jul 2024
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its draft guidance for an environmental incentives common framework – the regulator expects all parties, including developers, to collaborate and take a pragmatic approach to implementation. Many water companies currently offer developers discounts on their new connection charges for meeting certain standards of water efficiency or sustainable drainage […]
14 May 2024
The ICE has recognised 31 individuals with the new title of Resilience Champions for demonstrating that their projects are helping to build an inclusive, resilient and sustainable world. The programme, launched last summer by ICE President Prof Anusha Shah, aims to showcase best practice and inspire others working across the infrastructure and built environment industry. It aligns closely […]
09 Jan 2024
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) can make important contributions towards decarbonising the shipping industry and supporting safe, secure and thriving oceans, not least through the critical role that their products and services play in the transition through route optimisation and improved geospatial data. The UKHO also have a wider role as the Primary Charting Authority […]
05 Oct 2023
Covered in Arab News RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Monday that the Kingdom is establishing a global water organization, which is to be based in Riyadh, to enhance efforts to address water challenges. The organization aims to integrate and aid attempts made by governments and other bodies to secure global water […]
09 Aug 2023
From edie The European Commission has adopted new measures to mandate enhanced environmental reporting, in a move that will affect tens of thousands of larger businesses. The Commission voted on Monday (31 July) to adopt the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). These Standards provide more detail on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive adopted last year, while […]
06 Dec 2022
Water from ‘off-grid’ supply and treatment systems for individual buildings may be cheaper to supply than water from conventional systems, new research suggests. These decentralised systems also cut water consumption by continuously recycling wastewater onsite. Current centralised systems for supplying and cleaning water are increasingly considered inefficient and unsustainable. Click here to read more
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