Environment

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• Local Councils
• Waste Disposal Services
• Wildlife and Conservation

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
DEFRA. The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable development. Formerly MAFF, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods.
www.defra.gov.uk/

Are you doing your bit?
Government publicity campagn to encourage everyone to make small lifestyle changes to help the environment. News, leaflets, facts, suggestions, contacts, links.
www.doingyourbit.org.uk/

Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Multidisciplinary science programme addressing issues in the terrestrial and freshwater environments.
www.ceh-nerc.ac.uk/

Drinking Water Inspectorate
Provides information on research, regulations and water testing protocols.
www.dwi.gov.uk/

Environment Wales - Amgylchedd Cymru
A National Assembly for Wales initiative which contributes to sustainable development by supporting and encouraging voluntary action for protecting and improving the environment.
www.environment-wales.org

Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research
Government-funded research organisation which aims to provide the United Kingdom with an up-to-date expert assessment of natural and anthropogenic changes in global and regional climate. Site provides information on the Centre, its publications and research work.
www.met-office.gov.uk/research/hadleycentre/index.html

Pesticides Safety Directorate
Administers the regulation of agricultural, horticultural, forestry, food storage and home garden pesticides. Provides advice for consumers and agricultural users on pesticide safety issues and regulations.
www.pesticides.gov.uk/

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution
Advises on environmental issues and provides a brief summary of previous reports.
www.rcep.org.uk/

Royal Parks Agency
Responsible for administering and maintaining London's ten Royal Parks. Provides information about the parks, their amenities and forthcoming events and activities.
www.royalparks.gov.uk

Sustainable Development - A better quality of life
Reports on progress by the United Kingdom as a whole towards sustainable development. Includes reporting on Headline Indicators, latest Sustainable Development news, a diary of events, useful links and discussion forum.
www.sustainable-development.gov.uk

Sustainable Development in Government
Measures Government performance on national environmental standards and provides information on the activities within Government to improve the contribution that all Departments make to sustainable development.
www.sustainable-development.gov.uk/sdig/index.htm

Tackling Climate Change in the UK
Information on progress towards climate change targets.
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/tackling/index.htm

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science.
The centre is an agency of the UK Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and is a scientific research and advisory centre for fisheries management and environmental protection.
www.cefas.co.uk/

The Freshwater Biological Association
Conducts research into freshwater science and technology.
www.fba.org.uk/

The Institute of Freshwater Ecology
Investigates the management of fresh waters and water/sewage treatment systems.
www.ife.ac.uk/