A new briefing paper has been published by the Institution of Environmental Sciences (the IES) and the FWR. It address policy developments relating to water resources and systems and environments.
On 11th December 2024, FWR and the IES published a new briefing paper: “Horizon scanning: Water – Policy developments and opportunities for engagement”. The briefing updates the 2023 version of the paper and covers environmental policy relating to water resources and systems, including both freshwater and marine environments.
The paper is intended for FWR and IES members to encourage awareness of relevant policy issues, support horizon scanning for environmental professionals, and identify opportunities to engage with decision makers and the public on emerging issues linked to water and the environmental sciences.
Topics discussed in the paper include:
- The Water (Special Measures) Bill
- Planning and infrastructure development
- Governance developments for water
- The policy and governance context for water
- Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
- Water quality
- Water security and resilience
- Data, monitoring, and modelling
- Emerging concerns
For more information, see the full briefing paper on the IES website.
