Media coverage of the State of Nature campaign
Media coverage of the State of Nature campaign
On todays blog, we take a look coverage of the State of Nature campaign to reverse nature’s decline by 2030
EFRA committee report on flooding
Today we look at media coverage of an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee report on flooding, which has called for better mental health support for people who suffer flooding and for a clearer plan on flood resilience.
Media coverage on grey squirrel contraceptive projects
In today's blog we look at media coverage of grey squirrel contraceptive projects and how the Roslin Institute's gene drive research is separate from Defra's support to the United Kingdom Squirrel Accord.
Daily Telegraph on our recycling record
In today’s blog, we look at coverage in The Telegraph on the Defra Estate’s recycling rate – but fails to properly reflect the complete picture.
Defra’s response to the Public Accounts Committee report
In today’s blog, we respond to the Public Accounts Committee report on government’s action to improve the environment.
Next phase of Government’s ambitious Blue Belt underway with MMO consultation launch
In today's blog we look at coverage of the Marine Management Organisation's formal consultation seeking views on proposals to manage activity in four of England’s offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
Defra group reaction to the Dasgupta Review
In today’s blog we look at the media coverage and Defra group reaction to the Dasgupta Review.
Exporting live bivalve molluscs to the European Union
In today's blog we look at exporting live bivalve molluscs harvested in the UK.
Consultation launched on flood insurance and property flood resilience
There is widespread coverage of our announcement today that householders in flood-hit areas who install property flood resilience measures – such as flood barriers, air brick covers, and flood resistant coatings on walls – could obtain discounted insurance premiums.
New rules for burning on protected blanket bog habitats
There is coverage following our announcement on plans to bring forward legislation to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
The UK joins the International Coffee Organisation
Today, the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) officially welcomed the UK as its newest individual importing Member. This took place at a virtual ceremony hosted by the ICO. The United Kingdom has completed the process of accession to the ICO and …