Scottish seal deaths ‘significantly’ reduced by new netting systems
New rigid fish pen netting systems are thought to have contributed to a substantial reduction in Scottish seal deaths. Only two seals have been killed...
Electric vehicle fleet operators key to UK adoption – report
A UK report highlights the need to support electric vehicle fleet operators in order to drive uptake of electric mobility across the country. The report,...
London air quality data shows ‘toxic’ pollution hotspots
New London air quality data has led to the identification of several ‘hotspots’ where air pollution is a particularly pressing issue. The Breathe London network,...
Money laundering and terrorism financing: Commission to boost security
The European Commission has declared its intention to strengthen EU measures combating money laundering and terrorism financing. The Commission has adopted a formal communication, Towards...
2020 World Maritime Theme: IMO to focus on sustainability
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has announced its 2020 World Maritime Theme will be ‘Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet’. The 2020 World Maritime Theme,...
EU Ebola funding to the Democratic Republic of Congo increased
The EU has announced it will contribute an additional €30m in Ebola funding to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the...
Impact of Brexit highlighted as new PM takes office
As Boris Johnson takes his seat as Prime Minister of the UK, representatives of Scotland, Wales and the EU have urged him to consider...
GDPR impact report details EU data protection progress
The European Commission has published a GDPR impact report assessing Member States’ implementation of the regulation so far. The report, published just over a year...
Republic of Moldova budget support reinstated by European Commission
The European Commission has agreed to resume provision of Republic of Moldova budget support with the announcement of €14.54m in funding. The Commission had halted...
Aquaculture Innovation Europe 2019 finalists announced
Finalists have been announced for the 2019 Aquaculture Innovation Europe awards, due to be presented on 10 and 11 September. The 13 shortlisted innovators will...
