Friday, April 17, 2026

New collaboration helps build zero emissions ferries

A Belfast Maritime Consortium led by Artemis Technologies with Ulster University has won a £33 million UK Government innovation grant to develop zero emissions...

‘Planning for the future’ housing whitepaper launched

An overhaul of the country’s outdated planning system that will deliver the high-quality, sustainable homes communities need will be at the heart of the...

New research to step up UK resilience to impacts of climate change

New £5m research programme to step up the UK’s resilience to the impacts of climate change has been announced by the government. The research programme,...

Initiative to unlock £200m of low carbon investment launched in Scotland

A new investment programme that is set to help deliver Scotland’s just transition to a net-zero emissions economy has been launched by the Scottish...

New online map showcases the power of Welsh peatlands

Welsh peatlands can now be seen on a new map that will track how the habitat recovers through conservation action over coming years. Vital for...

Science Based Targets initiative to develop first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero targets

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched a process to develop the first science-based global standard for corporate net-zero target setting, to ensure that...

Consultation examines aviation sector reaching ‘jet zero’ by 2050

A new consultation sets out Department for Transport's proposed approach and principles to reach net zero aviation by 2050. The ambition is outlined as decarbonising...

Waste Prevention Programme plans unveiled while Scotland launches new recycling fund on Global Recycling...

Plans to reduce waste have been unveiled on Global Recycling Day, including proposals for new measures that aim to ramp up action on fast...

UK funding to support developing cities and regions transition to net zero by 2050

Today the UK government has launched the new Urban Climate Action programme (UCAP) to support the cities and regions in developing countries most impacted...

Globalisation may be decreasing the security of global supply chains, new research says

The first large-scale study of the risks that countries face from dependence on water, energy and land resources has found that globalisation may be...