Sustainability

Managing the impacts of drought in the Midlands

Two Environment Agency officers, a man and a woman, both wearing waterproof bib-and-brace dungarees, walk up a shallow, narrow stream in the forest with nets and buckets looking for any fish in need of rescue and removal to safer, deeper waters.

What is the situation in England? Drought was declared in the West and East Midlands on 15 July, joining the North-West and Yorkshire which went into drought in June. Dry weather continues to impact water resources across England requiring water …

Reflecting on progress in regulation: Paving the way to EA2030 

A group of Environment Agency staff wearing blue hard hats and high visibility clothing in conversation

With the launch of EA2030, the Environment Agency has set out a clear and ambitious strategy for the years ahead. This vision responds directly to the climate and nature emergencies and outlines how we will work with partners to deliver …

The Environment Agency’s Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator programme – a fast track to the adoption of low-carbon solutions

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For the Environment Agency, achieving our Net Zero ambition remains a key overarching priority and one of the ways we are delivering on our target is through the Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator (DTA) programme. Led by Tony Andryszewski, the programme seeks …

Fast-tracking housebuilding through the New Towns Taskforce and New Homes Accelerator  

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Example of a housing development including sustainable drainage systems and accessible green space/green infrastructure

We recognise the vital importance of the Government’s ambitious target for building 1,500,000 new homes in the next four years. We support this by inputting into more than 10,000 proposed developments each year, ensuring new homes are built with adequate …

More projects improving the environment through nature market initiatives 

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More projects improving the environment through nature market initiatives  Today we hosted our Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) Round 3 grantees at the University of Warwick for a dedicated networking and learning day.   This fund is one of the …

World Soil Day: Unearthing the secrets of soil

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Happy World Soil Day! Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible role soil plays in our lives. Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Below, read about the Environment Agency’s efforts to measure, monitor, and …

Local Nature Recovery Strategies: how nature can help drive improvements for the water environment 

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The Environment Agency implemented nature-based solutions at Cullompton to address local flood risk.

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are locally led, evidence-based strategies that will help to prioritise and target action and nature investment – to help create a better place.   Whilst nature is at their core, these strategies will drive the …