The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently looking for 8 new members for its Darwin Expert Committee. This is a Committee made up of independent experts which advises Ministers on funding proposals received under its Darwin Initiative. Defra are particularly seeking individuals who
Videos of several plenaries from the TEEB conference, organized by UFZ, which took place from 19-22 March 2012, in Leipzig, Germany, are available online, including the welcome address and associated panel discussion.
The Ecosystems Knowledge Network invites you to a project visit and opportunity for shared learning “Applying an ecosystems approach in urban settings” which will take place on 25th June 2012 from 10 am to 4 pm. The event provides the opportunity for people interested in
The Business Council for Sustainable Development is running a workshop on Testing Business Impact on Wednesday 30th May to consider whether valuing natural resources could be a business opportunity or another costly burden.Resources are under pressure. More people, more consumers, climate change and other factors
Rosie Hails, Chair of the Natural Capital Initiative Steering Group, has been appointed as one of five members of the independent Natural Capital Committee by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman. The Committee will help Government to ensure the value of England’s natural capital and its potential
This week, the Natural Capital Initiative ran a workshop to discuss how ecologists and economists can collaborate to increase sustainability in agriculture. Two keynote presentations outlined how farmers could be given incentives to protect environmental goods and services. These came from the perspective of ecologist
A short report by the Green Alliance brings together the results of polls of public opinion from 2004 to 2012, and discusses public opinion within the UK about the environment and climate change. The report shows that the reality of public opinion on environmental issues is generally more positive
