Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Applications for the Landscape Recovery scheme now open

The first round of the new Landscape Recovery scheme has opened for applications. The Landscape Recovery scheme will support 'more radical and ambitious' land-use change and habitat...

Government proposals to strengthen protected landscapes announced

Plans to boost nature recovery and safeguard England’s national parks for future generations have been set out. The proposals, which will be subject to consultation,...

Flood hydrology roadmap launched

A flood hydrology roadmap which sets out a vision to help scientists and practitioners understand the impact of climate change on flood risk and...

Hartpury pioneers breeding more ‘sustainable’ cows as the future for the dairy industry

Professor Matt Bell, Hartpury University’s Director of Agriculture, has created a ‘breeding index’ to select dairy cows based on traits that are 'key to...

Half of UK businesses already impacted by climate change, study finds

Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability...

Every UK job has the potential to be green, according to report

The UK government has welcomed 15 new recommendations from the independent Green Jobs Taskforce in a new independent report. The Taskforce, which was convened by...

Catering firm to ban fruit and vegetables flown to UK

Food service giant Compass Group UK & Ireland is banning air freight of fresh fruit and vegetable produce to further increase the use of...

Consultation launched on Green Paper that seeks to transform public procurement

A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office regarding the Green Paper, which seeks to simplify public procurement in the UK following EU...

New report examines net zero in social housing in Scotland

A new report by Zero Emission Social Housing Task Force outlines recommendations on what is required to achieve zero emission housing whilst ensuring support...

Northern Ireland launches Environmental Challenge Fund

A £2m Environmental Challenge Fund is now open for applications from not-for-profit organisations and councils to deliver natural heritage projects that support COVID-19 Recovery...