🎣𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐔𝐊-𝐄𝐔 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐔𝐔 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing – fishing activities conducted in contravention of national, regional and international rules and obligations – has serious consequences for marine ecosystems, food security and human rights.

Last Wednesday, IEEP UK together with the European Union Delegation to the United Kingdom and The British Academy hosted ‘Delivering growth across Europe through a circular economy’, a partnership event and reception.

Join this webinar by @ieep-uk.bsky.social next week 🗓️ Our @canto-nelli.bsky.social will bring a European perspective on implementation, governance and the links between air quality, climate and energy policy 👇 bsky.app/profile/ieep...

🗓️ 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐊 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 Join us on 26 February from 15:00-16:30 (UK time), to discuss opportunities and barriers in the UK’s path towards alignment with EU and ultimately WHO air quality standards.

🌫️🍃𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬? Taking place on 26 February, from 15:00-16:30 (UK time), we’ll be hosting a webinar exploring UK air quality standards and whether alignment with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines is achievable.

🗓️𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨: 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐊-𝐄𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 Taking place on 5 February at 12pm (UK time), we’ll be exploring the progress so far on the environmental commitments made as part of the UK-EU Reset.

EJNI contributed to this report commissioned by the OEP in collaboration with Miller Consulting & @ieep-uk.bsky.social examining divergence in environmental regulation re nutrient management and the protection of shared ecosystems 🌳📖⬇️ Click link below to access report ✍️

🖥️𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊-𝐄𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? On 5 February 2026, from 12:00-13:30 UK time, IEEP UK will be hosting a webinar on the state of the environmental commitments made as part of the UK-EU Reset.

Stark picture from @ieep-uk.bsky.social of how UK is losing out post Brexit on access to EU environmental data and analysis. Easy to put that right by re-joining the European Environment Agency...other non-EU states have. ieep.uk/publications...

A really useful new report from @ieep-uk.bsky.social on merits of a renewed cooperation between the UK & the European Environment Agency (EEA)🌱📈 Also looks in depth at other non-EU members including Switzerland & Turkey. Read full policy paper here @europeanmovement.co.uk 👇 ieep.uk/publications...

We’ve just published a new report on the benefits of renewed cooperation between the UK and the European Environment Agency (EEA)🌱📈 This paper delves into practical considerations on closer cooperation between the UK and the EEA/Eionet.

🔎New insight: Six opportunities for environmental policy in 2026 "Increased coverage over the last week of the UK Government’s legislative plans to further cement ties with the EU will not come as a surprise to those tracking the follow up to the May 2025 Reset."

This afternoon, IEEP UK Executive Director Ben Reynolds and Honorary Fellow David Baldock are presenting to the Environmental Audit Committee on our proposal for an inquiry on the state of UK-EU cooperation on the environment.

While #AirQuality has improved in recent decades, air pollution remains a serious public health concern 😷 In their latest report, @ieep-uk.bsky.social#AirQualitycompares EU and UK air quality policy, highlighting areas where closer alignment could strengthen UK standards. Read the full report here 👇

The UK Government has today published its updated Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). This includes a revised date for when air quality targets for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) will be met, matching the current EU target.

⏰ One week into #COP30noBrasil - world leaders are in Belém to confront challenges and renew their commitments to a sustainable future. This is a critical moment for global #ClimateGovernance. The decisions made will shape our ability to meet the #ParisAgreement goals and secure a livable future.

IEEP UK was quoted in an article in @theguardian.com yesterday which reports that the EU’s Ambassador has met with the environment secretary to raise concerns that UK planning proposals may constitute regression from the existing nature protections that the UK committed to when leaving the EU.

We're looking forward to welcoming a brilliant panel of speakers to our webinar on UK Forest Risk Commodities (FRC) legislation next Tuesday 28 October. There's still time to sign up to attend through the link below: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🌲 What is the UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation? How will it tackle #deforestation in supply chains? And will it align with the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products? 💻 Join this webinar on 28 October to discuss all of this and more with us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social#deforestation#UKFRC #EUDR

🗓️ Less than two weeks to go until our webinar on the UK's forthcoming deforestation regulation Join us on Tuesday 28th October, at 10.00-11.30 UK time, for our next webinar 'UK FRC: What's Next for Deforestation Regulation in the UK?'

🌳 What is next for #deforestation regulation in the UK? Join us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social#deforestationfor this webinar to find out. We will explore the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation and its potential for alignment with the EU 🤝 📅 28 October 10:00-11:30 AM UK time

🌍 New Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds has a big chance to reset UK environmental policy. From EU cooperation to farming, deforestation, and the circular economy, @ieep-uk.bsky.social highlights seven key steps she could take to make her mark. 🔗 Read more:

MPs call for more scrutiny on post Brexit environmental divergence following findings of IEEP UK report ICYMI yesterday’s front page coverage in the Guardian of IEEP UK’s new report on environmental legislation and how the UK has diverged with EU: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Brexit was sold as a new dawn, yet Britain is falling behind the EU on climate, chemicals and nature. Drifting isn’t leadership. We should be racing to exceed European standards, not watching our environmental ambitions slide into second-rate status. Read more:

📄🌍New IEEP UK report on UK-EU environmental divergence since Brexit This morning, IEEP UK launched its annual ‘Divergence in UK/EU Environmental Policy: State of Play’ report, which tracks legislative divergence across nine different thematic policy areas since the UK left the EU.

‪📑 ♻️ New circular economy report with @aldersgategroup.bsky.social This morning we launched a report on the state of the circular economy legislative landscapes in the UK and EU, and the implications for businesses.

Our Senior Fellow, David Baldock, will be taking part in an online panel discussion on 'Environmental Law and Governance across the UK' at UKELA's Annual Conference, next Wednesday 18 June at 5pm. You can find out more about the event and book your place at the conference below 👇

❓ Post-Brexit, what do the EU's new air quality standards for air pollution and health in the UK? ❤️‍🩹 We're working with @ieep-uk.bsky.social, with the goal to encourage the UK to legislate in line with WHO air quality guidelines. urbanhealth.org.uk/partnerships...

🌾 New blog on lessons for England's land use framework 🌾 The land use framework for England that the government is scheduled to publish in the summer should be a useful tool for assessing and grappling with the changes that need to be brought about in the coming decades.

The UK-EU Reset Summit on Monday 19 May saw the announcement of a new deal between the UK and EU. But what does it mean for the environment and climate? Ben Reynolds, Executive Director at IEEP UK, commented on the Reset:

📢 New briefing: UK Chemical Policy and the UK-EU Reset Our latest paper, written by IEEP UK Honorary Fellow Nigel Haigh, explores how UK chemical policy could develop within the context of the UK-EU reset summit taking place on the 19th May.

This Wednesday, our Exec Director Ben Reynolds joins food policy experts to discuss a recently launched study looking at national food strategies across Europe, to which IEEP UK have contributed.

On Tuesday, Defra published the overdue International Environmental Protection Report, highlighting what it sees as the most significant environmental protection legislation from around the world in the last few years.

This morning, the European Environmental Bureau sent a letter, signed by over 20 EU and UK environmental NGOs to Prime Minister Starmer, President Von Der Leyen and other officials calling for the environment to be part of the UK-EU reset agenda which kicks off on May 19th.

Earlier this month, the UK Government published the Corry Review of Defra's regulatory landscape. Read our latest blog from our Head of Policy Michael Nicholson on the most important takeaways from the review, and the key recommendations to watch going forward. More here: ieep.uk/news/blog-th...

This week we submitted evidence to the European Affairs Committee's UK-EU Reset Inquiry. Our submission builds on the conclusions of our 'A Fresh Direction' report, which sets out a new environmental vision for the UK-EU relationship based around increased co-operation and alignment.

Today sees the second meeting of the Ecodesign Forum - a group of experts helping to implement the EU's new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, of which our sister organisation @ieep.eu is a member.

Last chance to sign up for our food strategy webinar today at 2pm! As the UK Government develops a new National Food Strategy for England, don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our expert panel on lessons learned from food policies across the UK and Europe. Register here: ieep.uk/news/event-j...

Not long until our national food strategies webinar next Monday! As the UK Government develops England’s new national food strategy, join Agora Agrar, IDDRI, CECU, Nourish Scotland and IEEP UK experts for insights on lessons from existing food policies around Europe. ieep.uk/news/event-j...

⏰ Closing soon ⏰ Last chance to apply for our new Senior Policy Analyst (Air Quality) role. Apply by 10am on Monday for your chance to work within IEEP UK’s dynamic team and tackle some of the UK’s biggest environmental policy challenges: ieep.uk/news/job-sen...

Our brief with #GreenEuropeanFoundation looks at countering a narrative that opposes #Wellbeing on the grounds of #EconomicGrowth and ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmGeaNB6WJA&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Institute%20for%20European%20Environmental%20Policy%20%28IEEP%29

IEEP UK is hiring! 📢 We're seeking a Senior Policy Analyst with expertise in air quality policy and engagement to join our team and help us to drive policy change. Apply here by 17th March: ieep.uk/news/job-sen...

We’re excited to announce that Pete Ritchie, Executive Director of @nourishscotland.bsky.social will be joining our Food Strategy webinar on 24 March! Join 120+ attendees & hear about lessons that can be learned from food policy development across the UK & Europe. Register: ieep.uk/news/event-j...

We're excited to kick off our partnership with @ieep-uk.bsky.social at this crucial moment for air quality policy. This is a brilliant role for a Senior Policy Analyst and opportunity to get involved in the movement for cleaner air.

Looking for a new challenge? Well, we're looking for an air quality policy specialist to join our team. Find out more about the role here: ieep.uk/news/job-sen...

✍ Are you a sustainability expert? Take our survey on the external dimension of the #EUGreenDeal - It only takes 10-15 m... https://forms.gle/Pm1eRG4j64Cwwyuq5?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Institute%20for%20European%20Environmental%20Policy%20%28IEEP%29 #GreenDealBarometer

📢 Passionate about air quality and looking for a new challenge? We are looking to recruit a Senior Policy Analyst specialising in air quality to come and work for us on an exciting new strand of work looking at divergence in air quality legislation between the EU & UK. ieep.uk/news/job-sen...

🙋 The Vision also shows a limited approach with respect to #FoodConsumption; changing what we eat is crucial for a sustainable agri-food system. Read our recommendations for policy actions to support the shift toward healthy and sustainable diets 👇

👨‍🌾 How will we fund a fair and effective transition to sustainable farming? 🙋 How do we move to healthier diets and change consumer demand? @christophehansen.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu Vision for Agriculture and Food is a step forward in the right direction but it doesn't address some big challenges.

Join our forthcoming Food Strategies webinar on 24 March w/BBC Food Programme Sheila Dillon chairing - we'll be looking at national food policies across Europe and what the UK Government can learn as it develops its new strategy for England ieep.uk/news/event-j... 1/2