Defra has confirmed that the package of biodiversity net gain (BNG) regulations that were laid in Parliament last year will be applicable from 12th February ...
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
EU environmental campaigners are worried. Ambitious environmental proposals by the European Commission are under attack by those who argue now is not the time to ...
To date, the EU has agreed a set of non-binding biodiversity objectives and actions in its Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. Central to this is a ...
Will Brexit affect the UK’s actions to reduce the environmental impacts of pesticides? ...
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) and the UK. It compares the EU’s proposals with ...
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 on ...