Scale-up investment in greener city infrastructure, says UN
Investing in sustainable infrastructure and resource efficient technologies in cities offers a golden opportunity to deliver economic growth with lower rates of environmental degradation, according to a new report by the United Nations.
Flood defence schemes “key part” of economic growth, says Paterson
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has compared spending on flood defences to investment in broadband and mobile phone networks as a method of stimulating economic growth in the UK.
Privatising flood defences will spur more investment, report says
New financing models for flood risk management offer an opportunity to increase investment and enable synergies between management of flood risk, water and wastewater to be exploited – this is one of the findings of a new report into valuing nature for economic benefit, published today.
Five countries’ ocean and coastal policies on shortlist for 2012 Future Policy Award
Five countries’ ocean and coastal policies are now on the shortlist for the 2012 Future Policy Award which this year has the topic of the protection of oceans and coasts.
Northern Ireland announces two new marine special areas of conservation
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced two new marine Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) including the first in the UK to protect the harbour porpoise.
KTN call for business to apply for funded ecoservices projects
The Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network wants businesses to take advantage of a scheme funded by the Natural Environment Research Council to partner in research internships of between one and six months in the area of Business Engagement with Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services.
UU and RSPB in partnership for water-friendly farming
United Utilities has entered an innovative new land management partnership with the RSPB aimed at integrating hill farming with habitat restoration to create more space for nature and improve drinking water quality.
Climate change damage to oceans could cost $2 trillion per year
A new study coordinated by the Stockholm Environment Institute shows climate change alone could reduce the economic value of key ocean services by up to $2 trillion a year by 2100.
Only fifth of Northern Ireland rivers reach good WFD standard
Latest statistics show that only just over one fifth (22%) of rivers monitored under the Water Framework Directive were of at least a ‘good’ standard in 2010.
UK Environment Agency publishes Water Framework Directive 2011 update
The Environment Agency for England and Wales has published its latest 2011 progress update for the Water Framework Directive. Currently only 28% of surface water bodies and 27% of rivers are classified at good ecological status.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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