tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-20T09:51:06+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/science-shows-how-tackling-pollution-now-can-protect-windermeres-future 2026-05-20T09:51:06+01:00 Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future Research shows that acting now to reduce nutrient pollution entering Lake Windermere can help protect its water quality from the effects of climate change tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/climate-scenario-analysis 2026-04-30T15:35:18+01:00 Climate scenario analysis GAD helped the Ministry of Justice understand how climate change could affect its services, finances and estate, supporting better long-term planning. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-support-to-pacific-communities-on-climate-crisis 2026-04-28T05:44:36+01:00 UK strengthens support to Pacific communities on climate crisis New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cameroon-uk-supports-new-generation-of-central-africa-researchers 2026-01-29T12:52:46+00:00 Cameroon: UK supports new generation of Central Africa researchers British High Commission Yaoundé showcases cohort CRAFT Scholars and highlights landmark investment in Congo Basin Science. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-malaysia-deepen-climate-partnership-through-the-uk-pact-20-country-fund 2025-12-12T07:31:56+00:00 UK and Malaysia deepen climate partnership through the UK PACT 2.0 Country Fund UK-Malaysia PACT 2.0 will support the country’s ambitious net-zero transition through targeted, high-impact projects. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gad-features-in-new-study-on-climate-related-reporting 2025-12-04T14:48:24+00:00 GAD features in new study on climate-related reporting GAD’s work in climate-related reporting has been highlighted in a new report from the National Audit Office. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/inauguration-of-king-charles-iii-cedar-trail-in-lebanon 2025-11-28T15:44:36+00:00 Inauguration of King Charles III Cedar Trail in Lebanon The trail, named to mark of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023, features 96 cedar trees planted to celebrate of the UK-Lebanon friendship. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gad-sets-up-new-cross-government-climate-resilience-network 2025-10-15T11:43:03+01:00 GAD sets up new cross-government climate resilience network GAD launches Cross-Government Climate Ready Estates Network, uniting departments to tackle climate risks and build resilient public infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-malaysia-deepen-climate-co-operation-with-new-adaptation-initiatives 2025-10-07T12:05:22+01:00 UK and Malaysia deepen climate co-operation with new adaptation initiatives Minister Seema Malhotra has launched two new climate adaptation initiatives with Malaysia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/coastcraft-to-inspire-next-generation-of-environmental-champions-to-fight-virtual-coastal-erosion 2025-10-03T00:00:00+01:00 CoastCraft to inspire next generation of environmental champions to fight virtual coastal erosion Educational game CoastCraft launched to help schoolchildren aged 9 to 14 learn more about climate change and coastal management tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/role-of-diplomacy-in-tackling-climate-change-lecture-at-the-british-embassy-ashgabat 2025-10-03T00:00:00+01:00 Role of diplomacy in tackling climate change: lecture by British Deputy Head of Mission in Turkmenistan Clare Allbless, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy Ashgabat gave a lecture to the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy on the role of diplomacy in tackling climate change. 1 October 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/water-saving-plans-to-reduce-bills-and-unblock-new-homes 2025-09-23T00:00:09+01:00 Water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards will boost housebuilding and keep more money in families’ pockets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-nature-envoy-visits-philippines-to-boost-climate-partnership 2025-09-03T02:30:18+01:00 UK Nature Envoy visits Philippines to boost climate partnership UK Nature Envoy Ruth Davis visited the PH to boost climate, ocean, and nature partnerships, launching a grant fund and advancing cooperation ahead of COP30. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-backs-mindanao-solar-plant-to-power-82000-filipino-families 2025-08-15T08:00:21+01:00 UK backs Mindanao Solar Plant to power 82,000 Filipino families UK-backed 99MW solar plant in South Cotabato begins construction with ₱4.49bn investment, powering 82,000 homes and cutting 66,000 tonnes CO2 annually. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-highlights-importance-of-sustainability-ahead-of-cop30 2025-08-07T18:57:42+01:00 UK highlights importance of sustainability ahead of COP30 The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, participated in a workshop with representatives of government and private sector to stress the need to achieve an ambitious COP30. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cameroons-hidden-green-treasures-unveiled-in-a-book 2025-07-03T11:00:45+01:00 Cameroon’s hidden green treasures unveiled in a book The vulnerability of Cameroon’s rich plant biodiversity, with over 850 endangered species is highlighted in the book “Important Plant Areas of Cameroon”. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-drainage-standards-tackle-pollution-in-englands-communities 2025-06-19T09:25:35+01:00 New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities  Developers encouraged to reduce pollution, protect communities from flooding and benefit nature as part of government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-chair-alan-lovell-visits-hampshire-coast 2025-06-17T15:03:44+01:00 Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell visits Hampshire coast The visit included viewing key sites on the Hurst Spit to Lymington coastline and meeting local campaigners to discuss climate adaptation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/young-leaders-and-future-diplomats-in-policy-simulation 2025-05-16T07:50:25+01:00 Young leaders and future diplomats in policy simulation UK supports water diplomacy in Central Asia: Dr Undala Alam Engages Turkmenistan’s young leaders and future diplomats in policy simulation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lustrum-beck-project-to-boost-wildlife-and-water-quality-begins 2025-04-09T14:47:17+01:00 Lustrum Beck project to boost wildlife and water quality begins Work has started on a project at Lustrum Beck in Stockton-on-Tees which will improve 1.5km of river for fish, invertebrates and plants.