Thursday, March 26, 2026

Green number plates hit the UK roads

Green number plates will be seen on roads for the first time from today, Transport Minister Rachel Maclean has announced. The new green plates will...

‘£5.5bn fund needed to level up access to urban green space as part of...

The National Trust, the Mayor of the West Midlands, Sustrans, Create Streets and local council leaders have written to the Prime Minister, urging a...

Interim Office for Environmental Protection set to launch

The new environmental watchdog for England will be launched on an interim basis ahead of its formal establishment as part of the Environment Bill. From...

IFRS body consults setting up new global sustainability standards board

The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation have published a Consultation Paper to assess demand for global sustainability standards and, if demand is strong, assess whether and...

A new initiative by UCL and the Local Government Association helps councils and universities...

A new initiative launched by UCL and the Local Government Association will help councils and universities address climate challenges at a local level. The Net...

Northern Ireland launches its first-ever Rural Community Pollinator Scheme

Northern Ireland has launched their first-ever Rural Community Pollinator Scheme to improve the health of bees and pollinators, with the grants wholly provided by the...

Wales’ new transport plan seeking to cut emissions launched

Transport currently make up 17% of Wales’ carbon emissions but the Welsh Government has launched draft strategy for the future of transport in Wales,...

Oils, food waste and algae to power RAF jets under new Ministry of Defence...

Algae, alcohol and household waste will power RAF fighter jets under new Ministry of Defence (MOD) plans to slash carbon emissions. Aircraft including F-35s, Typhoons...

New framework to support local authorities to meet net zero targets with building renovation

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), together with the World Green Building Council, several European Green Building Councils, Climate Alliance and the Buildings Performance...

Mayor calls on Government to give London affordable homes funding

Mayor of London has called on the Government to put political differences aside and start negotiations for 'significantly more investment' to build thousands of...