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2019-10-02 | |
发布年 | 2019 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
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正文(英文) | Press release Climate emergency debated on the TyneLeading organisations from across the north east meet to discuss the impact on people, communities and wildlife ![]() Chris Watson, Groundwork NE & Cumbria, Zahra Ravenscroft and Rob Carr of the Environment Agency pictured near to the boat on the Tyne Estuary. On Wednesday 2 October, more than 60 representatives from leading organisations across the North East of England met to discuss how the region is preparing for the fall out of the climate emergency. There were representatives from local authorities, development corporations, universities, water companies, statutory bodies and the business community. Amongst the visitors was James Bevan, the Environment Agency’s chief executive, who addressed the gathered audience about the issues. The other organisations who also spoke during the event were Durham University, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, North East England Nature Partnership and Thames Estuary Partnership. The representatives were taken on a guided boat tour of the Tyne Estuary Partnership project, led by the Environment Agency and Ground Work NE & Cumbria, and shown first-hand how the River Tyne is preparing for the effects of Climate Change. They ventured from Newcastle Quayside to Jarrow before turning around and returning to moor up in sight of the beautiful array of iconic bridges. Climate Change is the biggest threat we face - and it is happening now. We are already seeing the effects of the Climate Emergency in the UK through hotter, drier summers and wetter winters. The impact on people, communities and wildlife - and the habitat on which they depend - is huge. The Environment Agency is doing everything possible to respond to the challenges of Climate Change, build resilience, and protect communities now and through the next century in a new flood and coastal strategy. We will work across government, business, and with communities up and down the country to manage the impacts of climate change and understand how we can adapt to a different future. Groundwork NE & Cumbria are working in partnership with the Environment Agency - to build the Tyne Estuary Partnership and develop priority projects for enhancement and improvement. The River Tyne is one of the most iconic and well-known rivers in the UK and provides a focal point for economic activity supporting thriving businesses and communities. It responds to the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan; to create connections between existing initiatives and real practical actions. The partnership project looks to:
It could include the introduction of nature based solutions such as creating a saltmarsh to help with carbon absorption and implement other crucial interventions that can reduce the risk of flooding, clean up air quality and make the area more attractive to residents and visitors to the area. Rob Carr, Tyne Catchment Coordinator, at the Environment Agency, said:
Chris Watson, Director of Land & Communities, Groundwork NE & Cumbria, said:
The tour of the Tyne Estuary Project was also an opportunity for people and organisations to sign up to the Tyne Estuary Partnership Pledge to help realise the vision, hopes and plans for the Tyne and to secure its future for generations to come.
Published 2 October 2019
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来源平台 | gov.uk - environment agency |
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/216422 |
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