Policy

Watchdog trails launch of major new State of Natural Capital report, which aims to provide 'unique' insight on vital role of environment in delivering economic health

CEO of Energy UK to take up new role at the Climate Change Committee from November 11th

Report published as EU lawmakers prepare to finalise new framework for trade of second-hand clothes

Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland to develop criteria for ensuring cultivated meat products are safe to eat

Ofwat publishes 'damning' appraisal of water companies lack of progress towards raft of environmental targets

The government urgently needs to resolve the row over proposals for zonal pricing - Labour's clean power target and its promise of lower bills depends on it

Trade bodies urge government to rule out regional pricing proposals, arguing they could undermine clean energy investment, but supporters of reforms accuse industry groups of 'corporatist lobbying'

Labour must reorient the focus of its pensions review to support investment that enables a just transition and delivers decent pensions for all, writes Finance Innovation Lab's Jesse Griffiths

Government urged by Green Alliance and Wellcome Trust to incorporate health risks into national climate adaptation plan

Environment Ministers signal support for Brazilian plan for new forest funding, ClientEarth launches French legal challenge over trawling, and Colombia unveils green investment plan