Governments must have an effective system for measuring its environmental performance in order to understand whether it is on track to meet its long-term environmental goals.
… Governments must have an effective system for … particularly important in the light of the government’s 25-year plan for the environment, … will be essential in ensuring that the government’s ambitions are met. The National …
Coalition of environment and social justice groups in Southern Africa calls on the ANC to take decisive action on climate justice.
… Environment Institute - the ‘new’ government has the unique opportunity – … developing our renewable energy industry, the government would inevitably be addressing many … a statement a few days ago about the government's intention to force banks to …
Public set against fracking companies being allowed to cause bigger earthquakes.
… survey commissioned by CPRE believe that the government should prioritise the concerns of … just 13 percent of respondents feel the government is listening to the public on the … (51%) believe they are being ignored. The government’s own data, published earlier this …
Industry pledges to work with government to make every new bus an ultra-low or zero emission bus from 2025.
… bus story.jpg Industry pledges to work with government to make every new bus an ultra-low … are setting out a bold strategy to work with government to improve services, help tackle … the industry, including a pledge to work with government to make every new bus an ultra-low …
British food standards are under threat, campaign leaders warn.
… deals after Brexit. The debate follows a government consultation on the deals which … systems which could lead to the British government getting sued in secret tribunals by … concern. Campaigners are warning that the government has failed to put into practice any …
Climate policies could determine next election as public demands action to tackle “greatest challenge facing humankind”.
… to play a key role in determining the next government with a majority of Britons saying … most (58 percent) believe that the UK government has done too little to prepare for … by opposition parties. Britons want the government to: Bring forward the 2050 …
The #BetterDealForAnimals campaign launched in parliament with backing from Michael Gove, Sue Hayman, Tim Farron and Caroline Lucas.
… our animals.” A petition, hosted on the UK Government and Parliament website, launched … fast approaches, the petition calls on the UK Government to ensure this will be explicitly … in law and for any future legislation or government policy to fully consider its impact …
The UK government spent just 20 pence per head on tree planting in England in 2017-18.
… Staff Reporter | 19th November 2019 News Government Johnson Trees Friends Of The Earth … screenshot_2019-11-18_at_22.17.28.png The UK government spent just 20 pence per head on tree planting in England in 2017-18. The governments of England, Wales and Scotland …
Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting reveals that Britain is one of a ‘Deadly Dozen’ top nations killing the most lions on South Africa’s ‘canned hunting’ estates.
… Trophy Hunting (CBTH) has called on the UK government to ban the import of lion hunting … its role in this disgraceful industry. The government promised to ban lion trophies after … in Zimbabwe. “It’s time Michael Gove and the government took action to stop trophy imports …
Greens would write off billions of pounds of debt for those who went to university since tuition fees were trebled in 2012 by coalition government.
… fees were trebled in 2012 by coalition government. The Green Party will write off … the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government’s exorbitant £9,000 tuition … year to go to university after the coalition government tripled tuition fees in 2012. The …
Friends of the Earth present their petition for a change on single use cups to Welsh government deputy minister Hannah Blythyn.
… for a change on single use cups to Welsh government deputy minister Hannah Blythyn. A … a ‘latte levy’ - will be presented to Welsh government deputy minister Hannah Blythyn … which is why we’re calling on the Welsh Government to introduce a small charge, …
UK Government’s Darwin Initiative has trained up a team of highly skilled ‘para-ecologists’ in Papua New Guinea rainforest.
… UK Government’s Darwin Initiative has trained up … – thanks to projects funded through the UK Government’s Darwin Initiative. Since 2001, … This year’s event coincides with the Government’s Year of Green Action , a drive …
UK hunters are shooting ‘critically endangered’ species and animals that are extinct in the wild, new report reveals
… has risen more than 10-fold since the 1980s. Government permits An investigation by the group reveals that the government has given permits to British … world including Africa have written to the government in support of the Campaign to Ban …
Buyers of new homes will pay £2 billion in higher bills after Zero Carbon Homes policy abandoned.
… nearly three times the amount sought by the Government’s recently-introduced energy price … ECIU Head of Analysis, said: “Successive governments have struggled to devise effective … Although decarbonising heat is challenging, government advisors such as the Committee on …
The Blue-throated Hillstar can only be found on a remote series of mountaintops in southern Ecuador but mining corporations have gained the rights to mine its habitat to extract metals.
… in the Water Protection Area it will have government-level protection and will eliminate … water for at least 470,000 Ecuadorian people. Government protection Bruno Paladines Puertas, … place this habitat under the highest level of government protection in Ecuador and the …
Extinction Rebellion (XR) will disrupt key transport routes and occupy public spaces in central Bristol and across the UK today.
… days this week. They are calling on the UK government to Act Now to halt biodiversity … is proportional action. "We are demanding our government acts now to reduce carbon emissions … 2018. Both the Council and the national government have yet to take the urgent action …
A British company is organising hunts of captive lions for trophy hunters, finds investigation by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting.
… will make people sick to the stomach. “The government should ban the import of hunting … it, nothing has happened. “In a few weeks, governments will be meeting in Geneva to … species for selfies and trophies. “The government says Britain is a leader in animal …
Welsh government plants ten millionth tree in the heavily-deforested region of Mount Elgon region in eastern Uganda.
… Change Makers mount_elgon-2.jpg Welsh government plants ten millionth tree in the … planting scheme, which is funded by the Welsh government’s Wales for Africa programme, … Uganda. It is also supported by the Welsh government’s Plant! scheme, which plants two …
Riverford is donating thousands of surplus sweetcorn cobs to help feed Extinction Rebellion activists in London.
… other cities to step up pressure on the government. Singh-Watson said: “I am … other people on this planet. Right now, I see government failing in its responsibility. “I … Rebellion has three core asks: for the government to tell the truth; reduce …
Centre for Alternative Technology calls on UK and devolved Governments to create a Climate Emergency Action Plan targeting 2040 at the latest.
… Technology calls on UK and devolved Governments to create a Climate Emergency … “CAT is calling on the UK and devolved governments to create a Climate Emergency … will to make change happen. We need strong government policy and financial support to …
UN committee tasked with enforcing the Aarhus Convention - giving people access to environmental justice - expresses 'surprise' at just how rubbish the UK has been.
… delivered a harsh reprimand to the UK government. The UK has been in breach of the … latest progress report stated that the government was failing to engage with the … its “disappointment” and “surprise” with the government’s “marked shortcomings”. This …
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, addressed the Extinction Rebellion demonstrators at Marble Arch in London.
… Arch in London. Protests calling for the Government to declare a climate emergency are … by the Press Association if he thought the Government would listen to their demands, Mr … peacefully demonstrate our concerns and the government will eventually come to the table - …
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party has created the new role of Shadow Minister for Climate Justice and Green Jobs.
… Justice and Green Jobs, has called on the government to ban fracking, allow onshore wind … As a first priority, she will demand the government step up its action to lower carbon … and adopted the 2050 net zero target the government has not introduced a single …
A recently obtained government document shows that Finland is lobbying to hide its emissions from forest loss.
… finland-1671566_1280.jpg A recently obtained government document shows that Finland is … 2 October 2019 and outlines the Finnish’s government’s policy position. Under the EU’s … on the streets." The recently elected Finnish government led by Social Democrats was swept …