New rules on monitoring emissions from ships will come into force from 1st January 2018, following recent agreement at European level. Ship owners will need to monitor emissions for each ship on a ‘per voyage’ basis and annually. The European Parliament formally adopted the proposed Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on
Tag Archives: Climate change
31,000 homes and businesses to be better protected from flood risk
by NWCF on April 30, 2015
The UK government has announced it will use £140 million of its £2.6 billion six year flood defence programme to protect over 31,000 homes and businesses from flood risk. In conjunction with the programme, 47 brand new schemes have been given the go ahead as part of the long term investment programme to reduce flood
New European Climate Adaptation Newsletter published (European Environment Agency, February 2015)
by NWCF on February 23, 2015
A new newsletter focussing on climate change adaptation has been published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The aim is to share news and information on climate change adaptation actions and research activies all across the EU. It includes reports on the outcomes of the United Nations Climate Conference in Lima, the Mayors Adapt initiative, newly
Treasury to help fund 1400 flood defence projects in England
by NWCF on December 11, 2014
The Treasury plans to help fund 1400 flood defence projects across England over the next six years. The Treasury will spend a £2.3 billion budget on flood defence infrastructure for 300,000 homes. Areas vulnerable to flooding such as the Thames Estuary, Humber Estuary and Somerset will be targeted for major investment to reduce the impacts of
Royal Society publishes ‘Resilience to extreme weather’ report
by NWCF on December 11, 2014
The Royal Society has published a report entitled “Resilience to extreme weather”. The report examines how we reduce the impacts of extreme weather events and how prepared we are for future climate change. Climate-related extreme events such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves are documented in relation to human resilience. International agreements will be reached to
Wave Energy Scotland – A new governmental body promoting offshore energy
by NWCF on December 4, 2014
The Scottish Government has announced it is to creat a new new wave energy technology development body – Wave Energy Scotland. It will bring together expertise from engineering and academia to collaborate on innovative projects to accelerate the development of wave technology. Scottish waters offer the majority of the UK’s wave resources – potentially 46 TWh/year. For more
NRW produces new evidence report – Welsh Coastal Storms, December 2013 & January 2014.
by NWCF on December 3, 2014
National Resource Wales (NRW) has recently produced an evidence report entitled “Welsh Coastal Storms, December 2013 & January 2014 – An assessment of environmental change”. The report is based on an environmental audit conducted by NRW to assess the impacts of last winter’s high tide/storm surge events on wildlife and coastal conservation sites in Wales.
Green Alliance publishes ‘UK offshore wind in the 2020s’ report – 2014
by NWCF on December 3, 2014
Green Alliance has recently published a report entitled ‘UK offshore wind in the 2020s’. Targets to reduce carbon emissions from the generation of electricity will increase opportunities for offshore wind projects in the future. The report reviews the future difficulties and potential prospects for offshore wind projects in the UK. The report also presents a
IPCC releases Climate Change Synthesis Report 2014
by NWCF on November 24, 2014
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its “Climate Change Synthesis Report” as part of the 5th Assessment Report (AR5) for 2014. The report presents topics on observed changes in climate and its causes, the risk and impacts of future climate change, and future adaptation and mitigation. Climate change poses significant threats to
Know Your Flood Risk Campaign produces ‘Homeowners Guide to Flood Resilience’ document
by NWCF on November 24, 2014
Know Your Flood Risk Campaign is a partnership based initiative set up to help initiate and facilitate flood risk management. Flooding poses the largest natural threat to the UK. With the help of technical experts, the campaign has produced a structured report called “Homeowners Guide to Flood Resilience” which documents various ways in which homes can