25 May 2022
Ambitious, collaborative agenda needed to deliver for customers and the environment by 2050 White Paper from industry body Water UK sets out the sector’s vision for an improved water system in England by 2050 Without urgent action future generations will face significant challenges to maintain water supplies and tackle pressures on water quality and habitats […]
13 Jul 2021
The Paper, From Nature-based solutions to the nature-based economy, is a synthesis of an EC Expert Publication being prepared by the Nature-Based Economy Working Group of Task Force III of the European Commission. A consultation on the white paper is now open. The responses received will form the basis for an EC Expert Publication on the Nature-Based Economy […]
20 Feb 2017
The government’s Brexit White Paper (full title, ‘The United Kingdom’s exit from and new partnership with the European Union White Paper’) is short on detail and largely devoid of mentions of the environment, water or climate change. The government is also keeping its options open regarding the UK’s continued participation in the European internal energy […]
21 Nov 2016
A thoughtful piece – Steve wants feedback – shull@abpmer.co.uk Steve Hull ABPmer ‘There has been a lot of negative commentary on the potential implications of Brexit for the marine environment, particularly from environment groups and some academics. This is based on a concern that the government might seek to water down its commitment to the […]