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...
Microplastic particles stay trapped in rivers, research suggests
Swirling river waters can trap lightweight microplastics that otherwise might be expected to float – depositing them in riverbeds where it can take up...
First sites announced for the Welsh National Forest
Locations across Wales have been earmarked as “exemplar sites” for a National Forest – a connected network of forests which will span the length...
ESG investment breaks new records
A NEW record has been broken in each of the last four months for investment into environmental, social and governance (ESG) equity funds.
£1.2 billion...
New NHS-commissioned housing design toolkit unveiled
New design toolkit commissioned by NHS England focuses on healthier communities.
Called Building for a Healthy Life, New Homes England is backing the new design...
Northern Ireland consults on Food Strategy
Making Northern Ireland 'a world-class food region, that provides safe, healthy and environmentally friendly food for the future' is the central ambition of a...
ESG reporting standard launched for social housing sector
The Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing was unveiled today by the ESG Social Housing Working Group, a collaboration of 18 banks and investors, housing associations,...
Draft guidance for businesses about ‘green’ claims under consultation
The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking views on draft guidance for businesses about ‘green’ claims.
Last year, the CMA announced that it was investigating...
New transparency guides for decision-makers address climate change adaptation, loss and damage
ICAT (Initiative for Climate Action Transparency) has launched three new guides targeted at climate change decision-makers leading adaptation policies and projects.
According to the authors,...
Researchers prove that ‘mini-meadows’ can make rich habitats for pollinators
For many people, a lack of space is often the main reason for not creating wildlife friendly habitats in their gardens.
However, researchers at the...
