28 Nov 2016
A call for underwater noise assessment guidance Elena San Martin, ABPmer: ‘Human activity in or near to the aquatic environment can generate underwater sound potentially affecting fauna in a number of ways. These range from masking biologically relevant signals, evoking behavioural responses and causing hearing damage resulting in physical injury or even death at very […]
28 Nov 2016
Ocean optimism Much depends on the way one views the world. This TED talk by Heather Koldewey shows what a positive attitude can achieve. It is a talk that works at many levels; it shows: How your career might start simply but then diversify The difference individuals can make How collaboration pays off The circular […]
23 Nov 2016
Preparing for the Future 2020 and beyond – New YouTube Channel Presents a Collection of Thoughts and Insights from Leading Water Experts As we head into the final quarter of 2016, 2017 starts to appear on the horizon taking us another step closer to 2020; a year of most significant change for anyone involved in […]
23 Nov 2016
‘Last week I reported the rather embarrassing discovery prompted by Friends of the Earth through a Freedom of Information request that little or no Defra money had been spent on Natural Flood Management (see below). Andrea Leadsom responding to an ex Defra minister – Richard Benyon – at Defra questions was able to report last […]
23 Nov 2016
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 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
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
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 […]
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