14 Jun 2021

Defra: “The UK government has set out its marine commitments to mark World Ocean Day, as it advances its role as a global leader in marine protection both domestically and internationally.” Click here. Eighty countries from all corners of the world – from India to Guyana, South Korea to Austria – have pledged to support […]

25 May 2021

Defra ‘In a speech delivered at Forestry England’s Delamere Forest, Environment Secretary George Eustice announced new measures to tackle climate change and the biodiversity crisis and deliver our net zero commitment. The Minister announced new action plans on trees and peatlands, as well as plans to boost biodiversity through a new species reintroduction task force and amendments […]

26 Nov 2020

Defra: 19th November:  Environment Secretary George Eustice has set out the next steps in establishing a new world-leading independent environmental watchdog. Writing to the chairs of the parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) and the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA), he explained how the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) will be established and operational as soon as possible […]

13 Oct 2020

Defra ‘Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Rebecca Pow have reaffirmed the government’s commitment to do everything it can to protect communities in Yorkshire through this winter and beyond, working with MPs and local authorities.  The meeting, attended by ministers, officials, the Environment Agency (EA), MPs, and representatives from local councils in South Yorkshire, […]

22 Jul 2020

£4m for green prescribing and £5m pilot to establish a Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment. Drop in the ocean for the environmental pressures we face. Environment Secretary George Eustice has set out his vision for a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Read the speech here.