05 May 2026

Photo by Chuttersnap   Global negotiations on binding greenhouse gas rules for shipping have been delayed again, after the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee concluded its 84th session in London on 1 May without reaching agreement on the IMO Net-Zero Framework. The talks, held at IMO headquarters from 27 April to 1 May, […]

05 May 2026

Photo by American Public Power Association   Natural England has issued a rare public rebuttal of media coverage alleging that it is obstructing construction of Hinkley Point C, calling the claims inaccurate and insisting its environmental advice has been consistent since the project’s original planning consent was granted in 2013. The dispute centres on what […]

05 May 2026

Photo by Ben Elliott   The Marine Management Organisation has published a 53-page practical guide to help port operators and developers navigate the marine licensing process more effectively, drawing on learning gathered through a joint initiative with the UK’s largest ports. The document, published on 1 May and entitled Marine Licensing Top Tips, has been […]

03 May 2026

Funding Opportunity for Scottish Marine Conservation Projects Do you want to learn new skills or gain knowledge from other marine conservation groups? Do you want the opportunity to network with people in the same field to share learning or skills? FIND OUT MORE The Sea-Changers Scottish Learning Fund supports small, community-based groups in Scotland dedicated […]

30 Apr 2026

Run great meetings and workshops and achieve more for nature and people      30 June – 02 July 2026 Howfield Manor, near Canterbury, Kent Facilitating stakeholder conversations can feel daunting. When tensions rise, priorities clash, or the same voices dominate, it’s not always clear how to guide the discussion forward or turn it into […]

30 Apr 2026

Image description: White sheep on green pastures near a lake, taken in Loughross, County Donegal, Ireland. Photo by Brian Kelly on Unsplash   Regulations falling short despite farmer efforts Despite positive investment and efforts from farmers, key regulations designed to reduce agricultural pollution have failed to deliver meaningful improvements to water quality in Northern Ireland, […]