In the runup to the 2024 Price Review which will set the scene for the AMP8 2025-30 investment programme, Charlotte Sugden, Principal Environmental Economist, Atkins and Jonathan Nichols, Associate for Natural Capital, Atkins explore why the water sector needs to consider taking a multi capitals approach to ensure a sustainable and secure future for the industry.

A new research study published today by Forest Research finds Great Britain’s trees and woodlands contribute over £400 million annually in terms of flood defence benefits.

 The Environment Agency has completed a river restoration partnership project which will eliminate more than 117 tonnes of carbon, help drought and reduce flooding.

Anglian Water has outlined plans for a programme of river restoration schemes which will begin this Autumn at selected locations across the East of England.

A new report is warning that the cost of water risks to business could be more than five times greater than the cost of taking action now to tackle them - and investors are calling for greater transparency and action from companies to address the risks.

The Department for Food Environment and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the provision of eDNA Kits and analysis for District Level Licensing Monitoring worth an estimated £342,000.

Anglian Water has today announced plans to fast track £300 million of investment specifically targeted at environmental improvements, river restoration projects and wetland treatment schemes.

Irish Water, the National Federation of Group Water Schemes, Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and a range of organisations working together to tackle the issue of pesticide exceedances in the Newport catchment area are launching a novel community based project.

Anglian Water has set out its plans to enable a ‘Green Recovery’ in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Government has set out how it will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air quality, water, waste and biodiversity.