Environmental bodies set out joint vision to tackle climate change
The chairs of England’s three environmental bodies have responded to the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) land use report published today by outlining a shared vision and practical actions to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies.
Stantec - adaptive management approach will help water sector deliver net zero carbon emissions
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Adrian Johnson, Technical Director and Sustainability Leader at Stantec, discusses why the path to demonstrating more social value and natural capital benefit in the water sector, for net zero carbon emissions, must be fit for purpose – and how to get there.
Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme pilots natural flood management approach
The Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme’s natural flood management project is using a team of horses to help move very large trees around the Harden Beck site to construct leaky dams.
Yorkshire Water funds natural flood management in Upper Wharfedale
Yorkshire Water is working alongside the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust (YDRT) to improve the wildlife habitat and reduce the impact of flooding in the Oughtershaw area of Upper Wharfedale.
Environment Agency says different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years
Over the next century a different approach is needed to protect the country from flooding, the Environment Agency’s Chief Executive said in a keynote speech at the opening of the annual Flood and Coast Conference today.
New UN report warns 5bn people could face water shortages by 2050
A new UN report on the state of the world’s water is warning that 5 billion people could be facing water shortages by 2050 as a result of increased demand, pollution and climate change.