Environment Agency

Have you been affected by #WasteCrime? Your insight and experiences help us build better intelligence and stop waste criminals faster. Take part in our 15 minute National Waste Crime Survey: https://lnkd.in/eqrfcJAF

Know someone who deserves to be recognised in the New Years Honours List 2026? With the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, we're seeking a diverse range of honour nominations to mark the achievements and service of people from across our sectors. Make a nomination: https://lnkd.in/gTzunjms

We're receiving £2.6 billion of investment by March 2026 to build, maintain and restore critical flood defences. When completed, they will benefit over 66,000 properties across the country. Take a look at some of the projects 👉 https://lnkd.in/esabrbAa

We were thrilled to meet the staff who will be making up our newly formed Water Industry Regulation teams across the country. These 150+ new team members, comprising both regulatory and enforcement officers, add to the 100+ already recruited. The roles will play a crucial part in ensuring clean and plentiful water through regulating water companies and protecting our rivers, coasts and groundwater. Together, we will drive better performance from the water industry and safeguard our water resources for future generations.

Last week was the inaugural Senior Infrastructure Forum, which started with a focus on climate resilience and nature-based intervention. Nick Harris, National Highways, and Ines Faden da Silva, Environment Agency, co-chaired the forum. Nick said, “This forum aims to maximise the power of partnership working and what it can achieve.” The environment and sustainability matter and must be at the heart of everything we do. The forum members have committed to meeting again in the future.

The Land Use Framework is hugely welcome as an important tool for making smarter decisions about how we use our land.     It starts a vital conversation about the scale of change needed to meet and reconcile environmental goals with food production, housing and development. 

In the Planet Possible January MiniPod - out now - hear from Julie Foley, Director of Flood Risk Strategy & National Adaptation at the Environment Agency as we explore... 1. The recently updated flood and coastal erosion risk information for England that means one in four properties in England could be in areas at risk of flooding by the middle of the century. 2. 2024 was the 4th warmest year on record in the UK – so why do we talk about weather but find climate such a tricky topic? 3. How to achieve greater inclusivity of multicultural communities in flood projects. And if you live in England and want to check your long term flood risk, click the link below... 🗺️ https://lnkd.in/eBCBZXqs Search for Planet Possible on your podcast app or click the link to listen online... 🎧 bit.ly/PP_MiniPod_Jan2025 Planet Possible is supported by AtkinsRéalis

The Joint Unit for Waste Crime is a multi-agency taskforce working to tackle serious and organised waste crime. On its 5th anniversary, take a look at what it's achieved so far 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2gc_kD7

We have secured a record number of commitments from water companies to improve the environment. They must take more than 24,000 actions over the next five years as part of the Water Industry National Environment Programme. This is a rolling five-year plan, developed in collaboration with Ofwat, Natural England and water companies. Actions include: 💙 Protecting and enhancing rivers 🌧️ Upgrading storm overflows 🏊 Improving bathing water sites 💧Reducing water abstraction This represents £22bn of investment in England to benefit the water environment and customers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq_HarQx

Knowing your flood risk is crucial to keeping yourself and your property safe. We've updated our digital tools to show how current and future flood and costal erosion risk could impact properties across the country. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/esmys6wd