Biodiversity in agriculture to be scrutinised in new audit
The European Court of Auditors has announced it will conduct an audit into the effect of the agricultural sector on biodiversity in the EU. The...
Is the UK doing enough on the circular economy?
Is the UK’s materials industry ready to be part of the circular economy; and what more can be done to implement a sustainable circular...
Game of Thrones actors team with SodaStream to end single-use plastics
As the series finale of Game of Thrones approaches, beverage company SodaStream has teamed with actors from the show to campaign against single-use plastics. Thor...
Japanese knotweed on UK properties: lenders “overly cautious”
A government committee has found that the UK’s current approach to Japanese knotweed is “overly cautious”, particularly with regard to mortgage lending. The Science and...
Biodiversity in Overseas Territories: UK Call for Evidence launched
The UK government has announced a Call for Evidence to gather data on biodiversity preservation in UK Overseas Territories. The Call for Evidence is set...
UK Darwin Initiative funding to benefit international conservation projects
The UK government’s Darwin Initiative has announced the recipients of its latest round of funding, aimed at protecting nature and the environment. The 25th round...
Scottish space sector: satellites support sustainability
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced the Scottish space sector is projected to be worth up to £4 billion (€4.63 billion)...
Food safety standards in agriculture: a Dutch overview
Following a raft of safety scandals on Dutch farms, Member States must work together to enforce standards and provide quality to consumers. Improving food safety...
2019 Biodiversity Eurobarometer reveals EU-wide concern
A new survey of more than 27,000 Europeans has shown awareness of and concern about biodiversity is rising across the EU. The 2019 Biodiversity Eurobarometer...
Electrification of transport in the EU key to achieving carbon targets
Bo Normark of InnoEnergy and the European Battery Alliance spoke to Government Europa about how electrification of transport is vital to emissions reduction in...
