New legislation to ban single-use vapes will come into force in June 2025. Applying in England only, the statutory instrument which falls under the 1990 ...
Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Tackling the biodiversity crisis and the declines in nature are essential for the future sustainability and resilience of both the terrestrial and marine environments. IEEP UK’s work in this area spans a broad suite of policy such as the effectiveness and impact of strategies and targets set out by the UK and devolved Governments, as well as the implementation of the Environment Act. Below is a selection of work that IEEP UK has carried out in this area.
Latest news
Last week, the European Commission decided to extend the implementation period for its deforestation regulation by 12 months for large companies and 18 months for ...
The Guardian has revealed that the National Farmers’ Union lobbied to increase pesticide limits in UK drinking water derived from EU-era protections. The Guardian's reporting ...
The EU adopted on 18 March a new Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) strategy designed to secure a sustainable supply of raw materials deemed essential for ...
Latest publications
The report summarises the state of play with the development biodiversity targets for habitats and species within the EU (including in the proposed Restoration Law) ...
This report outlines the environmental and welfare challenges, opportunities, and potential consequences of ending the use of cages in the production of hens, pigs, and ...
The UK’s action plan on sustainable use of pesticides aims to: …ensure that pesticides are used sustainably by reducing the risks and impacts of use ...