⏰ 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

Got the radio on? Our Exec Director, Ben Reynolds, will be on the BBC Food Programme at 11AM this morning talking about broken food policies, and the chance to fix them with the forthcoming UK Government Food Strategy www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... 1/2

Disputes over sandeel fishing, potential for alignment on chemicals regs & emissions trading schemes, and new developments on marine pollution and pesticides... The ever-shifting world and occasionally parallel paths of EU and UK environmental policy doesnt let up: lnkd.in/dTYfqxBY 1/2

Today sees the launch of a House of Lords Env & Climate committee inquiry into Nitrogen (loss), kicking off with our senior fellow David Baldock giving oral evidence. Tune in here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/51... 1\2

With a new food strategy set to be drawn up in the UK, our Exec Director Ben Reynolds is talking with BBC food programme this Friday, 11am, about what the Government can learn from other attempts w/ @foodfoundation.bsky.social @HenryDimbleby Dolly Van Tulleken Sheila Dillon

Ahead of our Annual Conference online tomorrow, our Exec Director, Ben Reynolds, reflects back over the last year's work (his first at IEEP UK), and a little bit of a look ahead. ieep.uk/news/blog-a-... 1/3

Last chance to register for our Environmental Crime webinar which starts in an hour...

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We now have over 100 people signed up for our Environmental Crime webinar this Friday, but there's still room for more. Please register and spread the word... ieep.uk/news/ieep-uk...

Join our @ieep-uk.bsky.social colleagues on 17 Jan and find out more about the 2024 E... https://ieep.uk/news/ieep-uk-webinar-on-environmental-crime-divergence-in-eu-uk-legislation/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Institute%20for%20European%20Environmental%20Policy%20%28IEEP%29

Our 🇬🇧 colleagues @ieep-uk.bsky.social‬ are hosting their annual conference online on 22 January ... https://ieep.uk/news/event-book-your-place-at-ieep-uks-annual-conference-2025/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Institute%20for%20European%20Environmental%20Policy%20%28IEEP%29

Sewage spills considered illegal by the EU are getting worse in Britain after Brexit - a new I paper investigation has found, quoting our Head of Policy “The CJEU have an enormous amount of influence over what happens in the member states, and you could argue that now we don’t have that." 1/4

Register now for IEEP UK’s annual conference 2025 on 22 Jan, 09.00 – 12.00 GMT! This session will explore what the Labour government can take from Europe to deliver on its 5 environmental priorities, and how the UK and EU can cooperate on European environmental policy. ieep.uk/news/event-b... 1/3

Our new briefing explores the recent EU update to the Environmental Crime Directive. Yes, it marks divergence with the UK, but its not straightforward around which approach is more effective. 1/3 ieep.uk/publications...

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🚨 DEFRA have published the latest UK Food Security Report (UKFSR) today, which provides a full and impartial analysis of UK food security, based on an an overview of past, current, and predicted future trends relevant to food security. 🔗 Read the full report here: www.gov.uk/government/s...