Three big points from Climate Change Committee Progress Report, the most critical yet: (1) There are evidenced, serious policy gaps; the Net Zero strategy does not meet the govt's legal obligations: only 39% of policies assessed as credible; the failing 61% must be addressed in this Parliament

(1/2) Our Chair @DarrenPJones comments on the Climate Change Committee’s report on the Government’s progress towards net zero emissions by 2050. Read Darren’s full statement here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/365/…

"It's scandalous that we're building houses that are not fit for the standard we'll need for the net zero economy" Dr James Richardson, whose report says government are falling behind on climate ambitions, says newly built houses aren't being built to net zero standards #Newsnight

🚨 We've launched an inquiry and want to hear your views on the Government's proposed Bill of Rights Bill.

I'm forever indebted to Lord Trimble for the Good Friday Agreement. He gave my generation a childhood of hope. I met him at the NI Schools Debating Competition as he presented our award & encouraged us to pursue our dreams. My condolences to his family. My gratitude for his work.

We are running an essay competition - the prize is a week's paid internship with the Gowling WLG UK #sustainability team in London. The competition is open to Uni students and recent grads. 500 words by 9 September. How can lawyers assist their clients to enhance #biodiversity?

📗Our ‘Recommendations on the Government's Environmental Principles Policy Statement’ report is published today, calling for rapid implementation of environmental principles in policymaking across Government. 🔍For more info and to read the report, visit: bit.ly/3oA8uzO

Here’s what our cross-party, highly respected House of Lords #DPRRCttee thinks of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: committees.parliament.uk/publications/2…. I agree and am quite sure I will not be alone.

👀 Today a new bill is expected UK House of Commons to reform & revoke hundreds of green laws that protect our air, rivers, wildlife and food standards 😨 This could derail #EnvironmentAct pledges & put public health at risk 🦋 More from us later on this 🚀 commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/59169…

The government has announced that the UK's #fracking moratorium has been lifted bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

Our Annual #Scottish Conference on 6 October is now ONLINE & revised ticket prices reflect the new format and convenience for everyone. View the fantastic programme and booking info at ow.ly/pH9e50KwELf Thank you to our sponsors Terra Firma Chambers👏 #UKELA #EnvironmentalLaw

I've got my ticket booked! Very much looking forward to attending #Garner2022 lecture in person and hearing what Peter Kellett has to say- these events have been missed.

BREAKING: the UK gov won’t be appealing our Net Zero court win. ‘The government's efforts must now be directed at publishing a revised Net Zero Strategy complying with July’s judgment.’- Sam Hunter Jones, ClientEarth lawyer clientearth.org/latest/latest-… Good Law Project Friends of the Earth

Have you heard? Our first #GreenOliveNetwork #environmental #law #careers event on 27 Oct 2022 is now live for bookings. We have a fantastic panel lined up from Carol Day, Estelle Dehon KC, Town Legal LLP, ClientEarth & Rivel Inc. Registration is free: greenolivenetwork.org/careers-event-…

The UK’s advertising watchdog has banned a series of #HSBC’s advertisements for being misleading about its green credentials by not mentioning the bank’s financing of #FossilFuel🛢️🏭 projects & links to deforestation ft.com/content/197dbd… #greenwashing

Are you a practitioner working in or with #LocalAuthorities? Join our online event on Tuesday 15 November that is taking a look at the #EnvironmentAct 2021, one year on. For further info and to register go to ow.ly/iq2H50LBfhH #UKELA

I'm not the most regular Twitter user anyway but I'm increasingly uncomfortable with the reports of how the new owner/management is treating their employees. Perhaps this is #GoodbyeTwitter from me.

We've been hard at work putting this UKELA #mentoring scheme programme together. I'm so delighted it's finally launched! Please share in your feeds and networks. Help us reach the underrepresented groups that need to know they are welcome in #environmental #law.

We are proud to be part of the UKELA mentoring scheme. Here, Annie Scott from Edinburgh University, shares her perspective on her six month placement with us, and how it helped to deepen her understanding of environmental law environmentalstandards.scot/keep-up-to-dat…