UN warns nations must act now to close huge emissions gap or face catastrophic temperature rise of up to 3.1°C
The UN is warning that nations must close the current huge emissions gap in new climate pledges and deliver immediate action - or continuation of current policies will lead to a catastrophic temperature rise of up to 3.1°C.
Environment Agency publishes mid-term report on £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes
The Environment Agency has published a mid-programme report on the government’s £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes which are developing new ways to manage flood and coastal erosion risks in the face of a changing climate.
Climate Change Committee advises government 81% reduction in emissions needed by 2035
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has offered advice on the level of the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UK Government, at the request of Secretary of State for Energy, Ed Miliband.
Environment Agency publishes annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk management work in England
The Environment Agency has published its latest annual corporate report summarising flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) work carried out by risk management authorities (RMA) in England for the period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.
Collaborative working to secure future drinking water for Lewes, Eastbourne and Newhaven
More than 20 stakeholders across the Newhaven, Lewes and Eastbourne area came together on 15 October for an open discussion about where drinking water will come from in the future.
Government appoints Ruth Davis as first UK’s Special Representative for Nature
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature. This landmark announcement was made yesterday as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 meeting in Colombia marked its first formal day.
Thames Water publishes Water Resources Management Plan after final approval by Government
Thames Water has published its Water Resources Management Plan 24 (WRMP) on 18 October 2024 which sets out its commitment to deliver a safe and sustainable water supply for future generations.
National Drought Group discusses preparations for extreme weather after wettest 12 months in England since 1836
The changing climate means we will see more extreme weather in the coming years, the National Drought Group heard at its latest meeting yesterday which was attended by Water Minister Emma Hardy.
Natural England’s State of Natural Capital Report warns action needed now to restore and protect nature
Natural England has published a major new report warning that urgent action is needed now to restore nature and place it at the heart of decision making processes.
WWF report warns world nearing "dangerous, irrerversible tipping points" driven by nature loss and climate change
WWF is warning that the world is nearing dangerous, irrerversible tipping points driven by nature loss and climate change, with a catastrophic 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations in just 50 years (1970-2020).