Reaching net zero requires a retrofit revamp in UK’s homes, says new report
The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) has launched a new paper ‘Getting (retro)fit for net zero’, which focuses on the challenge of retrofitting the...
Scotland opens upskilling fund to address climate change
People who are part of, or wishing to enter a land or nature-based industry, can apply for funding support to gain practical skills required...
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...
“Landmark” building safety legislation draft published today
Ministers have declared that the “landmark” piece of legislation will deliver the most comprehensive building safety reforms for nearly 40 years.
It will provide the legal...
UK invests extra £16 million to prevent Amazon deforestation
The UK government has announced a new £16 million funding package to support environmentally friendly farming and replanting projects in the Amazon, taking its...
Councils given £175 million more for cycling and walking
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has given councils across England a further £175 million to create safe spaces for cycling and walking.
The new funds, part...
“The most significant environmental multilateral deal since the Paris accord” – Nations commit to...
Heads of State, Ministers of environment and other representatives from 175 nations have endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi...
Five local authorities to kickstart England’s nature recovery pilots
Five pilot areas will test how the recovery of England’s landscapes and wildlife can be driven locally.
Cornwall, Buckinghamshire, Greater Manchester, Northumberland and Cumbria local...
Government fund ‘creates greener farming communities’
Farmers participating in government-funded groups are creating close-knit, greener communities across England, according to a new DEFRA report.
The report, which is part of a...
Government departments publish modern slavery statements for the first time
Ministerial government departments have, for the first time ever, voluntarily published their first annual modern slavery statements setting out how they are tackling the...
