Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In its annual Review of Energy Policy 2023, published on 14 December, the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) urges the next government to take urgent action on the policies needed to deliver the energy transition. The review highlights the energy policy priorities for the next government – whether Conservative, Labour or a coalition.

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Energy Energy Electric vehicle Government 284

Business Green

OCTOBER 6, 2021

UK government should introduce secondary legislation and guidance that can provide further clarity about how the biodiversity offset market will work and be policed, non-profit argue. Multiple government roles in the market could result in perverse outcomes and conflicts of interest.".

Biodiversity 40

Biodiversity Policy Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 40

Business Green

MARCH 14, 2023

Defra seeking applications for funding from projects that can enhance tree planting stocks, boost woodland resilience, and create new forestry markets The government has this week announced it is seeking applications for funding from two innovation funds designed to boost the sustainability and resilience of the forestry sector.

Innovation 56

Innovation Government Biodiversity Resilience 56

Business Green

MAY 18, 2021

Public concern over the decline in nature has seen a "dramatic rise" around the world over the past five years, triggering rapidly growing consumer demand for more sustainable products, particularly in high income countries, according to research commissioned by WWF. million in 2020, the research shows.

Demand 99

Demand Sustainability Biodiversity Biodegradable 99

Business Green

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The biodiversity net-gain requirement is among the most important conservation policy initiatives of the last two decades, argues Environment Bank chairman and founder Professor David Hill CBE. His words apply equally to rebuilding biodiversity as they do to addressing climate change. It can't come soon enough.

Biodiversity 54

Biodiversity Law Medicine Logistics 54

Business Green

JUNE 11, 2020

Report from ShareAction finds that none of the world's 75 largest asset managers have a dedicated biodiversity policy, while many are still underplaying climate risks. Moreover, only 11 per cent of asset managers have policies requiring portfolio companies to mitigate harmful impacts on biodiversity.

Biodiversity 97

Biodiversity Carbon-negative Policy Investment 97

Business Green

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Following a consultation last year, the government yesterday confirmed plans to bring in the new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements in a phased approach between now and the end of 2025, starting with local planning authorities this year before extending to major infrastructure projects.

Biodiversity 36

Biodiversity Government Policy Resilience 36

GreenBiz

JUNE 9, 2021

Under the heading "Transformative effort to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss," the seven economies: Commit to a multi-year effort to meet our net-zero commitments and environmental objectives in a way that is positive for jobs, growth, competitiveness and fairness. Corporate Governance. Pull Quote. Policy & Politics.

Climate change 317

Climate change Biodiversity Demand Law 317

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Coal-fired power plant chimneys: In fast-growing economies, rapidly increasing energy demand is triggering investment in both low carbon and fossil fuel generation, leaving certain countries, including India and China, unlikely to reach net zero until much later.

Fossil fuels 147

Fossil fuels Aviation Climate change Biodiversity 147

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Commentators seemed unanimous that the new requirements were a step in the right direction, if a little unambitious, with a government impact assessment acknowledging that 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) may not go beyond “no net loss”. For example, porous paving tiles, which allow rain to reach the ground and replenish groundwater.

Biodiversity 147

Biodiversity Law Construction Logistics 147

Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

Influential group of institutions urge governments to 'insert the DNA of a green economy into all recovery efforts'. We need to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable economic model that prioritises green and low-carbon policies.".

Demand 89

Demand Packaging Resilience Biodiversity 89

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 13, 2022

Meanwhile, overuse of fertilisers and sewage pollution pump millions of tonnes of phosphorus into lakes and rivers each year, damaging biodiversity and affecting water quality. Governments should take decisive actions to avoid significant environmental and societal harm due to phosphorus mismanagement.”.

Pollution 264

Pollution Biodiversity Recycling Recycling 264

Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2023

Publishing its annual progress report, the statutory environmental watchdog concluded the government's flagship 25 Year Environment Plan "has so far failed to bring about the changes needed at the pace and scale required", adding that the strategy "lacked clarity and commitment".

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Government Law Biodiversity Policy 68

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

As well as potentially conflicting with England’s carbon budget, housing expansion also may well conflict with England’s national biodiversity targets. So, here we have tried to identify solutions that could help the Government to avoid having to choose between England’s urgent housing needs and sustainability objectives.

Carbon 147

Carbon Biodiversity Politics Policy 147

Business Green

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Proposals to block solar farms, revive fracking, and roll back planning rules are further fuelling the impression the government really is engaged in an 'attack on nature'. It is a myth that we can't grow the economy and the environment together," he said.

Government 101

Government Soil Agriculture Policy 101

Business Green

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The government said the new plan would deliver a planning system for large infrastructure projects that is "better, faster, greener, fairer, and more resilient", following widespread complaints from industry that planning delays are hampering efforts to deliver critical low carbon infrastructure and acting as a drag on the UK's economic performance.

Resilience 82

Resilience Government Policy Packaging 82

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

The existing regulatory and institutional frameworks for international ocean governance do not provide a comprehensive framework for the governance of these emerging technologies, the authors conclude. Ocean-based negative emissions technologies: a governance framework review. Frontiers in Marine Science , [link]

Technology 130

Technology Carbon-negative Government Carbon 130

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Environmental Audit Committee report also describes government biodiversity efforts to date as 'lacking' and argues ‘bold and ambitious action’ is required. Philip Dunne MP, who chairs the EAC, stressed that government, business, and consumers were all contributing to the widespread destruction of nature and extinction of species. "Our

Biodiversity 97

Biodiversity Government Climate change Law 97

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Aviation biofuels could account for up to five per cent of global jet fuel demand before the end of the decade, up from less than 0.1 per cent of jet fuel used globally - if more supportive policies designed to boost adoption of SAF are introduced by governments worldwide, BNEF said. But that figure could rise to 10.6

Demand 68

Demand Aviation Policy Hydrogen 68

Business Green

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Firms including Tesco, Nestle and Waitrose want UK government proposals expanded to encompass all deforestation, not just that defined as illegal. The government's proposals would see large companies operating in the UK obligated to show where forest risk commodities including cocoa, soy, rubber and leather, originate.

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Law Government Climate change Africa 101

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Related: World gets F on Aichi biodiversity report card “Truly sustainable economic growth and development means recognizing that our long-term prosperity relies on rebalancing our demand of nature’s goods and services with its capacity to supply them,” Dasgupta said in a statement. View post:Â .

Biodiversity 28

Biodiversity Demand Sustainability Policy 28

Business Green

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

From ditching GDP as a measure of economic wealth to enhancing environmental education: BusinessGreen has rounded up all the recommendations of the Dasgupta Review of the Economics of Biodiversity. Human demands on nature must be curbed. Don't have time to read the 606 page report? Estimates suggest we would require 1.6

Biodiversity 44

Biodiversity Education Government Investment 44

Business Green

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As the gas price crisis escalates, a comprehensive new study underscores need for 'changes in the way we live, move, and consume' to cut energy demand in pursuit of net zero.

Building Energy Monitoring 49

Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Demand Business Energy Monitoring 49

Business Green

MAY 15, 2020

In a resolution that secured strong backing from MEPs on Friday with 505 votes in favour and 119 against, the European Parliament demanded the EU revise its post-2020 budget in the wake of Covid-19, and said economic recovery plans must have a strong social and environmental focus.

Packaging 101

Packaging Demand Carbon-neutral Europe 101

Business Green

MAY 5, 2020

A group of leading academics, campaigners, and executives have this week issued a renewed call for governments to accelerate efforts to scale up the deployment of Nature-Based Solutions capable of simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and restoring natural habitats.

Government 100

Government Carbon-negative Climate change Biodiversity 100

Business Green

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Competing demand for UK land from livestock farming, housebuilding, energy crops, tree cover, and nature protection is expected to intensify in the coming years as businesses and policymakers grapple with inter-related challenges such as climate change, nature loss, and food security.

Demand 40

Demand Agriculture Climate change Biodiversity 40

Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Over 60 green groups and professional bodies demand ‘legal right to nature’ is placed at centre of government’s levelling up agenda. The government says ‘levelling up' means pride of place and equal opportunity, but for many people, this ends the moment they step out of their door," said Benwell. "So

Government 69

Government Health Biodiversity Demand 69

The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

With a growing global population and increasing demand for protein, this practice has become a vital part of the world’s food production. This paradigm shift is primarily driven by a desire to cater to the increasing global demand for poultry products while ensuring environmental sustainability. Promotion of sustainable agriculture.

Building Energy Monitoring 195

Building Energy Monitoring Sustainability Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor 195

Business Green

MARCH 8, 2024

BusinessGreen rounds up the most widely read stories on the site this week 'Game-changing': Kensa launches ultra-efficient compact ground source heat pump New model debuted, as latest government figures confirm surge in demand for heat pump grant scheme - by Cecilia Keating ( @cecilia_keating ) Budget: Government trails funding boost for Green Industries (..)

Aviation 40

Aviation Biodiversity Government Demand 40

GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

A growing number of businesses, governments and civil society organizations are coming together to drive the change through the Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE). Protect human health and biodiversity. This pollution also threatens biodiversity. percent gets collected and recycled. Boost economies.

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Plastics Fossil fuels Recycled materials Recycling 491

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2021

Trees, woodlands and forests play a vital role removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and nurturing biodiversity. Thirteen per cent of the UK* is covered by woodland, and the UK government has pledged to plant millions of trees every year over the coming decades. Welsh Government. Scottish Government.

Biodiversity 130

Biodiversity Climate change Resilience Government 130

GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

The process of handling disrupted supply chains, shifts in demands and business models and modes of communication; governance and decision-making changes during leadership under lockdown. As for disclosure, investors expect more of it and at a more robust level, but they are also demanding goal-setting, with metrics and accountability.

Resilience 477

Resilience Climate change Carbon-negative Blockchain 477

Business Green

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A new global policy and reporting framework is urgently required to help mobilise the billions of dollars of investment in nature-related projects needed to deliver on global climate and biodiversity goals. But there is a continuing lack of clarity over how best to manage and expand the still nascent nature-based finance sector.

Biodiversity 67

Biodiversity Government Policy Europe 67

GreenBiz

JANUARY 8, 2021

The industry’s environmental problems — waste, greenhouse gases, biodiversity loss — are real. This intrinsically social process, the authors conclude, "demands cooperation that is in shorter supply than are brilliant scientific insights.". Fri, 01/08/2021 - 01:30. But so are the solutions. Yes, another report. food policy.

Agriculture 498

Agriculture Policy Biodiversity Sustainability 498

Business Green

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

UK Health Alliance on Climate Change sets out sweeping proposals to boost demand for low emission foods, including plans for a new food carbon tax. COVID-19, painful though it is, could pale into insignificance compared to the turbulence created by climate change and the collapse in biodiversity," he said.

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Government Health Climate change Medicine 76

AFN Sustainable Protein

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Africa recorded significant wildlife and biodiversity loss at 66%; Asia-Pacific noted a 55% loss. Links between food systems, forests and biodiversity. The way we produce our food is a big reason for this as well as overall biodiversity loss. ” The post REPORT: Wildlife loss is increasing rapidly.

Biodiversity 87

Biodiversity Agriculture Sustainability Europe 87

Business Green

AUGUST 3, 2021

Too many governments and corporations are relying on "unproven and unrealistic" carbon removal and offsetting schemes in order to reach their net zero goals, which could threaten global food supplies if growing demand for forestry projects swallows up land required for farm land.

Demand 73

Demand Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Carbon 73