New report shows several water companies must improve environmental performance
The Environment Agency has released its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s water and sewerage companies, showing that four out of nine...
New report urges government to improve fight against modern slavery
The government has been urged to improve its work in the fight against modern slavery following a review by an independent aid watchdog which...
‘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An overhaul of the country’s outdated planning system that will deliver the high-quality, sustainable homes communities need will be at the heart of the...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 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...
New proposals unveiled to make sustainable products the norm in Europe
The European Commission has presented a package of European Green Deal proposals to make sustainable products the norm in the EU.
As announced in their...
Greater emphasis should be given for work aimed at helping women and indigenous people,...
An inquiry into UK foreign aid programmes aimed at halting deforestation and preventing biodiversity loss, much of it caused by climate change, has recommended:
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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...
Government commits to ‘nature-positive’ future
More of the Government’s largest new infrastructure projects must leave nature and biodiversity in an overall better state than before development, as the Government...
£15m woodland creation grant opens for applications
The Forestry Commission has opened a new tree planting grant scheme, the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), for applications.
With £15.9 million available in its...
New research asks how social investment can be scaled in the UK
The UK social investment market must be overhauled to unlock new capital for businesses and projects that benefit communities and society, according to a...
