Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s Post

So important to protect and preserve our environment not only for ourselves but for future generations to come.

The right project in the right place at the right time. Welcoming planning approval for the Belmont Desalination Plant. This State Significant Infrastructure was prioritised in Hunter Water's 2022 Lower Hunter Water Security Plan, informed by comprehensive community engagement, modelling and expert advice. The desal plant is an essential pillar in our region's resilience to drought and climate change. Construction expected to start late 2024. When complete, it will add up to 30 million litres per day of rainfall-independent drinking water capacity to Hunter Water’s system, or about 15 per cent of the region's average daily needs. https://lnkd.in/gywhvMak

🌊 Yorkshire Water forms Storm Overflow Alliance 🌊 🌿A strategic partnership that could see up to £1bn invested over the next five years to tackle storm overflow discharges in the region. This innovative partnership includes industry leaders AtkinsRéalis, Morrison Water Services, Stantec, and Ward and Burke, working together to protect Yorkshire’s rivers and coastal waters. 👇 Key Highlights 👇 💧 A £1bn investment will be made to upgrade water infrastructure, enhancing resilience and significantly reducing storm overflow across Yorkshire. 🌿 The alliance will pioneer blue-green solutions, prioritising sustainability by integrating nature-based approaches and adopting low-carbon materials for a greener future. 🏗️ Top-tier expertise from engineering, design, and strategic planning will be brought together to implement cutting-edge water management solutions. 📈 The initiative will boost local economies by supporting local jobs, engaging regional supply chains, and ensuring real value is delivered to Yorkshire’s communities. 🌍 A strong commitment to environmental leadership will drive efforts to reduce water-related impacts and protect Yorkshire’s vital natural ecosystems. With this partnership, Yorkshire Water is set to create a more sustainable future for their five million customers, while protecting the natural environment. 👏 #Water #YorkshireWater #AMP8 #StormOverflow #WaterEngineering

Regeneration and transformation into nature are important and crucial while tackling climate change. It’s a good example for all governments. #sustainability #landscape #designs #sustainablesolutions #urbanisation

Last week, our co-founder Bruna C. Attila, PMP, CFM, LEED AP ND, had the honor of sharing insights with WYPR about the critical issue of sea level rise and its potential impact on waterfront projects in Baltimore. This conversation highlights the crucial role of proactive floodplain management, a central focus of our work at B&D Environmental. Our expertise in floodplain management consulting is more than a service; it's a commitment to building resilient communities. Let's keep the conversation going on how strategic planning and innovative solutions can fortify our cities against the challenges presented by rising sea levels! #sealevelrise #climatechange #floodresilience #floodrisk #wypr #npr

🌿 Nature-based solutions are resilient and multi-functional ways to approach environmental and social problems. 🍃 Examples range from green roofs, rain gardens, and stormwater ponds to simply planting trees in a neighborhood. These types of solutions are especially appreciable in cities that are heavily impacted by climate change. 🪙 Not only do they benefit people and planet, they also benefit our "pockets"! They are frequently more cost-effective than alternatives. ⚛️ Applying a nature-based solutions framework, routed in scientific and traditional ecological knowledge, holds promise in helping to resolve the challenges of our time.

🔍 New Blog Alert! The latest LSE Progressing Planning blog post explores the unfair impacts of flood-risk management in Dar es Salaam's Msimbazi River Basin. Despite local efforts to adapt, the displacement and relocation reveal deep injustices, hitting landholders unevenly. Authored by Erica Pani, Maddy Diment, Mwajuma Mshana, and Martina Manara, the piece highlights the complex challenges of ensuring social and environmental justice in urban climate policies. The participatory Msimbazi Opportunity Plan fails to provide fair compensation, underscoring the need for just treatment of affected communities. https://zurl.co/e7Tt

[World Water Day 💧] From treatment to coastal planning, we're committed to managing resources and ensuring every community has access to clean water. 💧 Having delivered over 15,000 projects al over 70 years, we have the expertise to tackle all major strategic water-related issues all over the world. 💧 Important global issues we’re helping to address include: ➡ Water treatment – delivering clean water and sanitation ➡ Distribution – providing water where it’s needed ➡ Water management – managing flood risks, rainwater, water recovery and reducing leaks in networks ➡ Coastal planning – protecting our oceans and marine life At Egis we’re fully committed to achieving Goal 6 of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims to ensure everyone’s access to water and sanitation. 💦 Here are some of our projects from around the world. 🌍👇 #Egis #Water #ClimateChange #WorldWaterDay

On Monday night the Village of Owego's Board of Trustees approved the Tioga County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Update and the Village of Owego's Jurisdictional Annex to that plan. Below is a photo of the award we received for this plan from the American Planning Association's Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Recovery Planning Division. Our annex was selected given the extensive and productive collaboration amongst the awardees: Barton and Loguidice, J. Nucci Consulting LLC, Southern Tier 8 Regional Board, the Village of Owego, and Tioga County, NY. Our jurisdictional annex is a forward-looking hazard mitigation plan that integrates four NYS Climate Smart Communities program actions: PE7: climate vulnerability assessment, PE7: climate adaptation plan,  PE7: evaluate policies for climate resilience, and PE7: climate-resilient hazard mitigation plan. More good news on the Village of Owego's Climate Smart Communities program participation to come! And by the way...it is really hard to photograph a transparent and reflective lucite award, but after many tries and some help this is the final result. #ClimateSmartCommunities #HazardMitigationPlan #ClimateAdaptation #SouthernTier8