New report shows UK animal and plant species under serious threat
A groundbreaking report published today by a coalition of 25 leading conservation and research organisations has reveals that 60% of native UK plant and animal species studied have declined over recent decades – with more than one in ten under threat of disappearing from the UK altogether.
NGOs call for role of ecosystems to be reflected in drought management policies globally
The Secretariats of the Convention on Biological Diversity and of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) have called for the conservation of biological diversity and the ecological restoration of ecosystems to be reflected in national drought management policies.
Europe must cooperate to adapt to climate change
European nations must work together in order to adapt to climate change, a new report has said, although there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
Defra publishes Implementation Plan on Persistent Organic Pollutants
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published its latest UK Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) – which includes protection of the water environment.
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.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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