Environment Agency creates new intertidal habitat in Cornwall as part of £3.1m flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has created a new intertidal habitat at Calstock on the River Tamar in Cornwall.
South East Water launches consultation on draft 25 Year Environment Plan
In a water industry first, South East Water has launched a new consultation on its first draft 25 Year Environment Plan.
Welsh Water works with Chester Council to create new surface water drain in city centre to remove rainwater runoff
Welsh Water, the only not-for-profit water company in England and Wales, has been working with Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) on the completion of its new forward-thinking surface water drainage system to support the regeneration of the area and to ensure the drainage system is more resilient to cope with the effects of climate change.
Environment Agency progresses plans for one of UK’s largest coastal flood risk schemes
The Environment Agency is progressing plans for the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management scheme - the scheme will become one of the largest coastal flood risk schemes in the country, protecting an estimated 10,000 homes.
IPCC warns keeping global warming to 1.5°C beyond reach without immediate and deep emissions cuts
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is warning that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £150 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford flood alleviation scheme to reduce flood risk to the city from the River Thames.
£14m pumping station refurbishment scheme makes Doncaster more resilient to climate change
A newly refurbished pumping station at Bentley, Doncaster, which provides greater protection to 1,699 homes and businesses, has been officially opened.
Defra announces £36m investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to effects of coastal erosion
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced a £36 million investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to the effects of coastal erosion.
Environment Agency publishes flood hydrology roadmap to help predict and manage flood risk
The Environment Agency has published a flood hydrology roadmap setting out a 25-year vision to help predict and manage flood risk.
World Water Day - UN publishes flagship water report for 2022
In conjunction with World Water Day, the United Nations has published the United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR), UN-Water’s flagship report on water and sanitation issues, which is focussed on a different theme each year.