New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drinks packaging
A new study looking at litter in the UK, led by Loughborough University geographer Dr Tom Stanton, found the majority of UK litter is...
Inquiry considers nature-based ways to protect UK’s biodiversity from climate change
The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry that will consider how best to protect and enhance biodiversity while considering nature-based solutions to...
New partnership calls on government to harness the power of finance sector to drive...
Insurance company Aviva has announced a new climate-focused partnership with WWF, which will focus on shifting the financial sector to Net Zero.
The conservation charity...
Finance sector can seize opportunity to support female entrepreneurs, says new report
New data suggests that the 100 signatories of the Investing in Women Code are more likely to invest in female-run businesses than other investors,...
Minister for Women launches initiatives to level up employment opportunities for women
Minister for Women, Baroness Stedman-Scott, has launched two new initiatives to level up employment opportunities for women as the country recovers from the COVID-19...
Interim Office for Environmental Protection set to launch
The new environmental watchdog for England will be launched on an interim basis ahead of its formal establishment as part of the Environment Bill.
From...
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...
UK pension providers must assess and report on risks posed by climate change in...
New plans seeking to ensure that pension providers must consider the risk of climate change on their investments have been unveiled by the government.
The...
Science Based Targets initiative starts development process for net-zero finance standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) provides new concepts for banks, asset owners, asset managers and other financial institutions to define and set net-zero...
New law that would protect rainforests and clean up supply chains is under consultation
A 'WORLD-LEADING' new law that would stop larger businesses operating in the UK from using products grown on land that was deforested illegally is...
