CIWEM - Storm Bert exposes urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation
Catherine Moncrieff, Policy & Engagement Manager at CIWEM, says Storm Bert has exposed the urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation – and discusses the cost of inaction and why UK flood preparedness must be a priority.
Environment Secretary meets with Environment Agency to bolster Storm Bert response
Secretary of State Steve Reed met with Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy yestreday morning to discuss how to bolster the emergency response to Storm Bert.
Storm Bert causes significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England and Wales
Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England and Wales over the weekend, with parts of the UK receiving a month’s worth of rain.
Government announces reforms to flood funding and investment to protect farming communities
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced this morning that the government is bolstering England’s resilience to flooding through additional financial support to farmers and rural communities, as well as refreshing its approach to delivering funding to make sure it works for communities.
Floodex publishes expert speaker lineup and schedule
Floodex has announced the speaker programme for the free to attend seminars at the upcoming Floodex UK 2024 conference and exhibition which takes place later this month at Excel in London on 27th and 28th November.
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.
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.
Environment Agency partnership to set out plans for Severn Valley Water Management Scheme
The Environment Agency and its partners in the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme are inviting residents and business owners along the upper Severn Valley to a series of drop-in sessions to find out more about plans to manage water in the Valley.
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week after wettest 18 months on record
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’, which this year runs from 14-20 October.
Environment Agency says 22,000-plus properties protected during recent flooding
The Environment Agency says that more than 22,000 properties were protected by the Environment Agency during recent flooding – however, the total number of properties reported to have been flooded stands at around 1,000.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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