New research published today identifies £883 million is predicted to be lost from the rural economy up to 2027 across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.
Farmers and other land managers are coming to terms with the move away from Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) support, but the transition is proving difficult, and the replacement Sustainable Farming Initiative...
On 11th March the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership met with Western Power Distribution , EDF Energy , Regen SW , the South West Energy Hub , and local Government partners for an Energy Deep Dive roundtable, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the South West’s energy sector.
The Heart of the South West LEP is delivering the area’s Build Back Better plan...
With: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Jonathon Porritt, Lucy Siegle, Natalie Fee and Professor Peter Cox
Chaired by Martin Wright of Positive News
Ahead of the crucial global climate summit in Glasgow, hear from one of the world’s leading climate scientists what the latest predictions are for Devon, Britain and the world. What are the most promising solutions to climate change – and how can we make them happen? How can we live, play and eat well without wrecking the planet?
A lively afternoon of insight, discussion and debate, and a chance to have your say...
For one night only, award-winning film ‘A Plastic Ocean’ will be coming to Dartmouth on Thursday 28 September for a rousing evening of inspiration, debate and enlightenment.
The feature-length documentary that Sir David Attenborough says is ‘one of the most important films of our time’, And that, ‘everyone should see this film”, is an eye-opening account of the eight million tonnes of...
For one night only, award-winning film ‘A Plastic Ocean’ will be coming to Dartmouth on Thursday 28 September for a rousing evening of inspiration, debate and enlightenment.
The feature-length documentary that Sir David Attenborough says is ‘one of the most important films of our time’, And that, ‘everyone should see this film”, is an eye-opening account of the eight million tonnes of...
The Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) Awards are now open for entry.
The awards are open to any organisation of any size in the Devon region, and encompass business, community and education.
All entrants need to do is show how their organisation is committed to operating in environmentally friendly ways, whether through day to day operations or a specific green...
HLM Architects Plymouth have won a 'Sustainable Construction New Build' award at the Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2013 for their work on Brannel School.
The aim of Cornwall Sustainability Awards is to encourage, reward and gain recognition for some of the excellent work businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are doing to improve their sustainability.
Plymouth University’s green credentials have been further enhanced after it was selected to be part of a pioneering global sustainability initiative.
Already recognised as one of the top five green universities in the world, the University is now one of just six institutions internationally to receive a Global Showcase Award from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)....
There are serious problems in the food chain in relation to food traceability as the recent horse-meat scandal highlighted. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage and the Sustainable Restaurant Association have taken action, and are breaking new ground by providing accredited training by City & Guilds in ethical food selection and procurement.
