News
14th March 2018
Natural Flood Management Network launched
The Natural Flood Management (NFM) Network Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government's Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (through Centre of Expertise for Waters and the Strategic Research Programme) was launched at an event organised by the Scottish Environment...
13th March 2018
Flood & Coast 2018
Flood & Coast is a unique event that advances the debate about flood and coast erosion risk, resilience and response between government bodies and local authorities with business, major infrastructure and asset managers, as well as affected communities. Embracing the concept of “a changing...
27th February 2018
Climate Change Impacts on the Historic Environment
This one day seminar will bring together heritage organisations from across the UK to showcase work being undertaken to identify and quantify risks from climate change, and to share best practice.
This event will have particular relevance for practitioners or organisations who are looking to...
23rd February 2018
Working with Natural Processes: The Evidence Behind Natural Flood Management
Coordinated by the EA, CIWEM and SEPA, this conference launches the EA’s ‘Working with Natural Processes Evidence Base’ to help authorities develop and implement flood and coastal erosion risk management schemes which work with natural processes to reduce flood risk. It will include...
15th February 2018
EC Drinking Water Directive Revision
The revised Directive aims to improve the quality of drinking water, provide greater access and information to citizens and introduces a general obligation to apply a risk-based approach.
The proposal is in response to the European Citizens' Initiative 'Right2Water'.
The main elements...
14th February 2018
World Water Day - 22 March
Every year World Water Day is celebrated on 22nd March. This year the theme is 'Nature for Water' with events being held worldwide. The theme is encouraging nature-based solutions to the problems that we currently face, like floods, droughts, and pollution. Check out more at the World...
7th February 2018
SULSA AMR Conference, 26-27 April 2018, Glasgow
The SULSA Antimicrobial Resistance Conference will be held at the University of Strathclyde 26-27 April 2018. By bringing together individuals across the spectrum of research, health, industry, and policy, the conference aims to inform and coordinate AMR activities in Scotland, including...
29th November 2017
Sniffer Flood Risk Management Conference 2018
The 2018 conference will be held at the Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow from 5-6 February. Tickets will be released soon and more details are available via the Sniffer website.
