Published on: 27 July 2016
The EU Water Framework Directive should be a cornerstone of any new plan for the UK environment post-Brexit.
Read More...Published on: 25 July 2016
In the last few weeks, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has seen its fair share of recent appointments including a new Secretary of State and a new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. This change at the top follows the recent restructuring of the department, so it is all change at Defra, but how will Brexit impact its work?
Read More...Published on: 19 July 2016
The outcome of the referendum left many environmentalists feeling doubtful and demoralised. The implications for science, for law, and for investing in nature are serious.
Read More...Published on: 14 July 2016
There are two key steps that the new Government can take to mitigate the risks to UK science posed by Brexit: protecting the free movement of researchers, and maintaining access to European research funding. Let’s be clear: this can be achieved outside of the EU. Non-member states, for example Norway, can participate in EU funding programmes as “associated countries”, paying into the programme and receiving access on the same terms. Yet full “associated” status requires acceptance of free movement of people: will this be acceptable to the new UK government, or will a new, unique relationship need to be negotiated?
Read More...Published on: 4 July 2016
There is no doubt that the farming and food sectors face great uncertainty following the EU Referendum result as does the environment. At a time of change, trees are a strong symbol of permanence. And, the good news is that well-placed trees can be an integral and valued part of profitable farming businesses. They can provide: shade, shelter, water & pollution management, soil protection (erosion), pollination, integrated pest management and product diversification. Whilst at the same time helping to improve the biodiversity and connectivity of the natural landscape.
Read More...Published on: 30 June 2016
If we can inspire communities to take action for nature, we can give people a reason to feel inspired and give wildlife a desperately needed helping hand in some of the most deprived places.
Read More...Published on: 24 June 2016
The decision to leave the European Union could be a disaster for the natural environment in the UK with repercussions for the rest of the world. We must fight to make sure that it’s not.
Read More...Published on: 22 June 2016
Every child matters and every child should have the opportunity to experience nature for themselves.
Read More...Published on: 20 June 2016
Recently, Martin Harper, Director of Conservation at the RSPB, spoke at a Westminster Forum seminar on the future of policy on biodiversity and natural capital in the UK. Here is the vision he set out for the Government’s 25 Year Plan on the Environment.
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