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 …
Greens are united in opposing neoliberal 'austerity', write Rupert Read & Sandy Irvine. But there's another kind of austerity to which we are committed - that of living within ecological limits. But base the transition on social, economic and environmental justice, and there will be nothing austere about it. The future we're working for is one of sustainable, life-enhancing abundance.
… issue and challenging orthodox arguments for government spending cutbacks. On another page, … ... and the right 'Austerity 1': Current government programmes around the world with … neoliberalism that is fixated on (reducing) government deficits. 'Austerity 2': For …
Animal rights activists urge UK Government to end animal agriculture bailouts as 'Drink Milk' campaign launches.
… May 2020 News Agriculture Farming Funding UK Government Bailout Food And Farming … Animal rights activists urge UK Government to end animal agriculture bailouts … agriculture sectors are starting to urge the government to step in with financial support …
The economic recovery from this global health crisis must put the restoration of nature at its heart, businesses and charities argue in open letter to Boris Johnson.
… Government must prioritise green recovery … and youth leaders are urging the government to put nature and climate at the … prime minister. Boris Johnson unveiled the government’s roadmap to exit Covid-19 lockdown …
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 …
Governments should turn to citizens to decide how we’ll work together to build the post-coronavirus world.
… Leaders screenshot_2020-06-10_at_12.17.44.png Governments should turn to citizens to decide … the capacity of health services and local government to respond. Despite pandemics and … precautions from being put in place by governments. The climate emergency has already …
Belgium pledges diplomatic action to halt ecocide crime.
… action to halt ecocide crime. The coalition government in Brussels has at last reached its … days - since last year's elections. The new government has set out its programme for the … declaration from June this year, the new government has pledged, concerning domestic …
Reflections on the draft Environment Bill. A dog's dinner?
… Brexit will create - if it happens - the government has promised to bring in a new … to be seen to be doing something, and so the government recently published a Draft … are concerns about its independence from government and the adequacy of its resources …
Strong and consistent carbon price has public support and can help UK government fund green recovery, new report finds.
… price has public support and can help UK government fund green recovery, new report … the Zero Carbon Commission is calling on the Government to introduce a carbon charge of … Carbon Commission are also calling on the government to use some of the revenue to drive …
'It’s high time the government takes its lead from the public and introduces a scheme that will give us the best chance to combat litter and plastic pollution once and for all.'
… 'It’s high time the government takes its lead from the public and … drinks containers should be included in the Government’s proposed scheme – up from 69 … a variable deposit – a departure from the Government’s consultation where some 57 …
Minister approves final plan for £21m for air quality improvements in Cardiff
… air quality. In February 2018, the Welsh Government instructed Cardiff Council to … Review Panel, appointed by the Welsh Government, assessed the Plan and recommended … Following approval of the Plan the Welsh Government will award Cardiff Council £21m to …
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 EU referendum debate is taking place between different wings of the corporate elite, dominated by assumptions in favour of big business, free trade and endless economic growth, write Helena Norberg-Hodge, Rupert Read & Thomas Wallgren. But to vote for a sustainable future we must adopt a very different, local perspective - one you'll never find in UK's 'mainstream' media.
… corporations constitute a 'de facto' European government, determining economic activity … costs that make it all possible. National governments stripped of political power At the same time as governments subsidise big business, they must …
Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastics to minimise waste and protect marine life.
… Waste Litter Plastic plastic_waste.jpg Welsh government announces ban on single-use … nation, deputy minister for Housing and Local Government in Wales, confirmed today. This is … cause harm to marine life. In a 2019 Welsh Government study, a large proportion of litter …
UN launches world’s biggest survey on climate change.
… aims to bridge the gap between people and governments by giving twenty million people … the opportunity to have their say on ways government can limit climate change. The … address the disconnect between citizens and governments that has seen a groundswell of …
Dame Emma Thompson sends message of support to Reclaim the Power and protesters from the local community as they mark 54 hours of protest on the anniversary of the Lancashire County Council decision to turn down an application.
… of resistance and took place while the government was considering whether to approve … Behind schedule "And while even the government has cooled down on a fracking … at Preston New Road. Evasion tactics Latest government statistics show that only 18 …
The UK’s short sighted approach to energy is damaging people’s health and costing the NHS £3.7 billion a year.
… and costing the NHS £3.7 billion a year. The government is neglecting the health impacts of … climate change, costing the NHS billions. Government efforts to reduce carbon emissions … These savings are nearly twice the amount the government currently spends supporting home …
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 Government’s second attempt at a fair and legal public consultation on nuclear power has been declared a ‘sham’ by leading environmental groups.
… 2007 | News Nuclear Nuclear Consultation Government Gordon Brown Greenpeace Friends Of … Change Energy News web pic 2_184.jpg The Government’s second attempt at a fair and … new consultation is no different from the government’s previous attempts at a nuclear …
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 …