Environment Agency Chief Regulator

The Environment Agency, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Cornwall Council and the Department for Business and Trade have been visiting some of Cornwall’s mining sites to discover how the industry is set to develop and become a major part of both Cornwall and the country’s economy. The group met with Cornish Lithium Plc at the Trevalour Hard Rock project, Cornish Metals Inc. at South Crofty tin mine and Imerys British Lithium Limited at their Gunheath Discovery Centre ⛏️ The purpose of the visit was to consider how we are best placed to support the government's sustainable growth agenda while ensuring the environment is protected under the right legislation. These visits also provided an opportunity to discuss how we are proactively preparing for permit applications related to the UK's critical minerals strategy - demonstrating that growth and environmental responsibility go hand in hand 🤝 #EnvironmentalRegulation #Growth #SustainableMining #CriticalMinerals

We've smashed our target to carry out over 4,000 inspections of water company assets since April 2024. Inspections are a key part of our regulation of the water industry, and we’ve recruited hundreds more specialist staff to #TeamEA to focus on this regulation and compliance work. Rebecca, one of our dedicated Environment Officers, brings you along to one of her inspections. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ereu4vQN

⚠️ How do 70+ countries ensure the safe management of radioactive waste and spent fuel? ⚠️ Right now, the eighth review meeting of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management is taking place at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) HQ in Vienna. Known simply as the “Joint Convention,” this triennial event brings together over 900 delegates from more than 70 countries - all committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental protection in spent fuel and radioactive waste management. ✅ 🌍 What is the UK’s role? 🌍 The UK organisations responsible for nuclear and radioactive substances regulation have submitted a joint National Report, presented by: 🔹 jo nettleton (Chief Regulator, Environment Agency) 🔹 Mark Foy (Chief Nuclear Inspector, Office for Nuclear Regulation) 🔹 Clive Nixon (Group Chief Nuclear Strategy Officer Nuclear Decommissioning Authority). The report includes information about the EA’s work regulating radioactive waste disposals, along with developing areas of regulating climate change adaptation and artificial intelligence. 📢 Want to know more? A summary of the event will be available soon: bit.ly/4hFEA65 #NuclearSafety #EnvironmentalRegulation #RadioactiveWaste #JointConvention

This #InternationalWomensDay we're highlighting some of the incredible women across the EA who are creating better places for people and wildlife. From leading complex criminal investigations to building partnerships, their expertise, passion, and dedication is shaping a more sustainable future. Find out why representation is important to them:

Proud to see the £4m investment in the Leeds laboratory enhancing our regulatory capabilities.   This upgrade significantly boosts our ability to monitor and detect substances in England's waters. From identifying emerging pollutants to analysing over 1,000 chemicals in a single test, this state-of-the-art facility strengthens our evidence-based regulation.   As Dr Robert Bradburne highlighted in his speech, our monitoring needs are constantly evolving. In 2024, we analysed 99,000 samples across 13,000 monitoring sites, producing 1.7 million measurements - vital data that underpins our regulatory decisions and helps protect our environment.   This investment, through the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme, ensures we stay ahead of environmental challenges and maintain our position as a robust, evidence-led regulator.   📖 Read more about our enhanced capabilities: https://lnkd.in/ebahyvNQ 📊 Catch up on Chief Scientist Robert Bradburne’s speech: https://lnkd.in/ePS_WG2s #EnvironmentalRegulation #WaterQuality #Science #Evidence

We promised to ban bonuses for polluting water bosses. Promise delivered ✅ The #WaterAct is now law. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXwcEh33

🚧 #Regulation in Action: A Day on the Ground with Our Chief Regulator 🌍   Yesterday, our Chief Regulator, jo nettleton, visited Darent Industrial Estate, Abbey Wood, and the Thames Barrier to see first-hand how regulation, urban regeneration, and environmental sustainability intersect.   🔎 Highlights from the visit:   🌊 Thames Barrier Estate – A discussion centred around the challenges and opportunities urban regeneration brings to regulation, including planning & permitting, future security, and balancing growth ambitions with regulatory enforcement and resource pressures.   🌿 Southmere Lake – A standout example of how environmental enhancements can be secured through redevelopment.   🏭 Darent Industrial Estate – Tackling non-compliance and illegal waste operations remain a priority. The group explored how flood risk management regulations align with enforcement tools and how collaboration with key partners strengthens our approach.   This was a valuable visit showcasing the complexities of regulation in a rapidly changing urban environment. A huge thank you to our teams for their insights and for showcasing the critical work happening on the ground.   #Sustainability #NetZero #FuturePlanning #UrbanRegeneration Environment Agency

Are you passionate about environmental issues and keen to work with government, campaign groups, members of the public and businesses about it? Then come and work for me! There are two vacancies in my team for candidates who are experienced at stakeholder management, can work quickly juggling a lot of priorities at the same time, and are amazingly well-organised. One role will be managing our Nature and Place portfolio (agriculture, fisheries, sustainable development and growth) and the other our Environment Agency Chief Regulator, helping to raise the profile of our regulatory work and the changes we are making to ensure our regulation is resilient and delivers the best possible environmental outcomes. The Environment Agency is a supportive organisation full of extremely committed and talented people. The work is meaningful and interesting, and is making a real difference to a sustainable future. Come and join us! https://lnkd.in/e9MQkcFb

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

At the 6th UK CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit, Environment Agency specialists met with the Brazilian Government delegation to discuss regulation🌎 🗨️ Our conversation focused on the UK’s regulatory approach to carbon capture and storage and how we are shaping effective frameworks for emerging technologies. A follow-up meeting with the Brazilian delegation is planned to continue these discussions. We welcome discussions with operators, developers, trade bodies, and governments as we continue to evolve our regulatory approach 🤝 Want to learn more? Access our latest regulatory guidance here: bit.ly/4gCewbG #CCUS #CarbonCapture #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #NetZero