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
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UK MARLISCO Forum 10th December 2014, London
by NWCF on November 17, 2014
The UK MARLISCO Forum is scheduled for the 10th December. MARLISCO (MARine LItter in European Seas: Social AwarenesS and CO-resposibility) is a European Seas project seeking to raise public awareness of litter problems within the marine environment, and to promote sustainable management to reduce marine litter originating from land and sea based sources. The marine environmental
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Newsletter – November 2014
by NWCF on November 12, 2014
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries have issued their newsletter for November 2014. The content of the newsletter includes the appointment of Commissioner Vella for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and how he seeks to make the European sea’s environmentally and economically sustainable, Political agreements for deep sea fishing opportunities within the North-East Atlantic for 2015-2016, an update on
5th European Marine Sand and Gravel Group (EMSAGG) Conference 2015
by NWCF on November 1, 2014
The European Marine Sand and Gravel Group (EMSAGG) is holding its 5th Conference in Delft, Netherlands on the 4th and 5th of June 2015. The Conference will cover a range of topics relating to the dredging industry. Across Europe the demand for sand and gravel is increasing, especially in relation to coastal protection and sea
House of Lords Inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation
by NW Coastal Forum on September 5, 2014
Call for written evidence closes 26th September The House of Lords European Union Committee’s Sub-Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment and Energy has launched a call for evidence as part of an Inquiry into EU Regional Marine Co-operation. They would like to hear from a wide range of witnesses. Public hearings will be held from October to December 2014
New Directive Establishing a Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning
by NW Coastal Forum on August 28, 2014
The European Commission and European Parliament has today published Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) This long-anticipated Directive has been developed as part of the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy, which aims to support sustainable development of the marine environment, to develop coordinated and
Solway Firth Partnership Spring/Summer Newsletter 2014
by NWCF on July 15, 2014
The Solway Firth Partnership has issued their spring/summer 2014 newsletter which can be viewed following the link below. The contents of the newsletter includes the work of Solway Coast AONB Community Volunteer Group, the Coast Project – what the tide’s brought in, invasion of non-native species in Solway, food sources around Solway coast, exploring Sabellaria
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Update June 2014
by NWCF on July 15, 2014
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries have issued their latest newsletter for June 2014. The contents of the newsletter includes illegal fishing and warnings to Philippines and Papua New Guinea, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) breakdown, Finance opportunities of Horizon 2020 for Blue Growth, Bluefin Tuna catching and cage control and management of Atlanto-Scandian Herring in
Department of Energy and Climate Change – May/June Review 2014
by NWCF on July 15, 2014
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has released its May/June newsletter. The newsletter begins by reviewing the Queens speech on addressing climate change. The newsletter goes on to discuss maintaining investment in renewable energy, global offshore wind farm developments, underground oil and gas drilling, global nuclear power developments, England’s fuel poverty statistics report, payments methods for energy
European Environment Agency Newsletter June 2014
by NWCF on July 15, 2014
The European Environment Agency has released its quarterly newsletter for June 2014 which can be accessed following the link below. The contents of the newsletter includes EU policies delivering greenhouse gas emission reductions, Interview with Birgit Georgi about impacts of climate change on European cities, indicators & data updates, EU Report on greenhouse gas emissions,