30 Jan 2019
The Natural Capital Committee published their State of Natural Capital Annual Report: The report asks the government to: Put the 25 year environment plan on a meaningful statutory basis using the Environment Bill Develop legally enforceable milestones for the 25 YEP Create a lead delivery body for the 25 YEP Support cross departmental use of […]
30 Jan 2019
World Economic Forum ‘The Global Risks Report 2019 is published against a backdrop of worrying geopolitical and geo-economic tensions. If unresolved, these tensions will hinder the world’s ability to deal with a growing range of collective challenges, from the mounting evidence of environmental degradation to the increasing disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The report presents the results […]
30 Jan 2019
Water Environment Grant (WEG) handbooks: guidance and forms Funding for organisations and land managers to improve the water environment in rural England: when you can start work, how to get paid and the scheme rules.
28 Jan 2019
EFRA ‘The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s Scrutiny of the Fisheries Bill report calls on the Government to utilise the opportunities presented by the Bill to evaluate and address the concerns raised about the Common Fisheries Policy. Read the conclusions and recommendations Read the summary Read the full report: Beyond the Common Fisheries Policy: […]
28 Jan 2019
DfT ‘This strategy sets out the government’s vision and ambitions for the future of the British maritime sector. Maritime 2050 is about anticipating the challenges and opportunities ahead and recognising the UK’s strengths so we are well placed to capitalise on them. Our ambitions and goals will be achieved by focusing on the following 7 themes: […]
28 Jan 2019
The measurements have been published in the journal Advances in Atmospheric Sciences Guardian: ‘Our oceans broke heat records in 2018 and the consequences are catastrophic Rising temperatures can be charted back to the late 1950s, and the last five years were the five hottest on record Last year was the hottest ever measured, continuing an upward […]
28 Jan 2019
Thanks to everyone who took part in the survey – it’s a is great result – 590 responses – and valuable resource to inform our actions – Bob Earll Reducing Unwanted Plastic Pollution – What are you doing about it? Surveying Your Actions – A Preliminary Report Marine Conservation Society & Coastal Futures Emma Cunningham […]
28 Jan 2019
Marine Management Organisation Last updated 17 January 2019 Marine pioneer projects Aspects of the coastal and marine environment are in decline (Charting Progress II) and we are causing irreversible damage to biodiversity and a loss of natural capital. This is despite previous efforts to prevent degradation and maintain and restore species and habitats. Current policies direct public […]
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