Economics for the Environment Consultancy (eftec)
@eftec.bsky.social
The first & longest-running environmental economics consultancy in the UK: Since 1992.
Provide operational support for the UK Network for Environmental Economists @uknee.bsky.social
#naturalcapitalaccounting #policy #valuation #chemicals #greenfinance
Provide operational support for the UK Network for Environmental Economists @uknee.bsky.social
#naturalcapitalaccounting #policy #valuation #chemicals #greenfinance
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Our newsletters: updates from our work and the world of environmental economics
www.eftec.co.uk
Hello Bluesky! 🌞
Good to be here - we'll be sharing updates and insight from our work as the longest-running #environmental #economics consultancy in the UK
To get to know us:
📰Check out our blog www.eftec.co.uk/news
Good to be here - we'll be sharing updates and insight from our work as the longest-running #environmental #economics consultancy in the UK
To get to know us:
📰Check out our blog www.eftec.co.uk/news
New report by the @britishecologicalsociety.org and @nationaltrust.org.uk argues adopting an ecosystem approach is a cost-effective way to help align agendas across both government departments and UN conventions.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
#econsky #cop30 #biodiversity
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
#econsky #cop30 #biodiversity
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
New report by the @britishecologicalsociety.org and @nationaltrust.org.uk argues adopting an ecosystem approach is a cost-effective way to help align agendas across both government departments and UN conventions.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
#econsky #cop30 #biodiversity
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
#econsky #cop30 #biodiversity
Hello Bluesky! 🌞
Good to be here - we'll be sharing updates and insight from our work as the longest-running #environmental #economics consultancy in the UK
To get to know us:
📰Check out our blog www.eftec.co.uk/news
Good to be here - we'll be sharing updates and insight from our work as the longest-running #environmental #economics consultancy in the UK
To get to know us:
📰Check out our blog www.eftec.co.uk/news
News | eftec
Our newsletters: updates from our work and the world of environmental economics
www.eftec.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Hello Bluesky! 🌞
Good to be here - we'll be sharing updates and insight from our work as the longest-running #environmental #economics consultancy in the UK
To get to know us:
📰Check out our blog www.eftec.co.uk/news
Good to be here - we'll be sharing updates and insight from our work as the longest-running #environmental #economics consultancy in the UK
To get to know us:
📰Check out our blog www.eftec.co.uk/news
Proud to announce that eftec Director Ian Dickie has joined the @thecccuk.bsky.social's Adaptation Cmte.
Ian says “It is a pleasure and honour to be joining the Adaptation Committee to help apply environmental economics to the increasing urgent and current challenge of adapting to climate change."
Ian says “It is a pleasure and honour to be joining the Adaptation Committee to help apply environmental economics to the increasing urgent and current challenge of adapting to climate change."
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Proud to announce that eftec Director Ian Dickie has joined the @thecccuk.bsky.social's Adaptation Cmte.
Ian says “It is a pleasure and honour to be joining the Adaptation Committee to help apply environmental economics to the increasing urgent and current challenge of adapting to climate change."
Ian says “It is a pleasure and honour to be joining the Adaptation Committee to help apply environmental economics to the increasing urgent and current challenge of adapting to climate change."
💷Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme to generate up to £500m per year for people and nature 🍃
eftec has estimated the economic benefit of the SFS considering carbon, air quality, recreation, and biodiversity from actions taken by farmers
@ukceh.bsky.social
www.eftec.co.uk/post/protect...
eftec has estimated the economic benefit of the SFS considering carbon, air quality, recreation, and biodiversity from actions taken by farmers
@ukceh.bsky.social
www.eftec.co.uk/post/protect...
October 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
💷Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme to generate up to £500m per year for people and nature 🍃
eftec has estimated the economic benefit of the SFS considering carbon, air quality, recreation, and biodiversity from actions taken by farmers
@ukceh.bsky.social
www.eftec.co.uk/post/protect...
eftec has estimated the economic benefit of the SFS considering carbon, air quality, recreation, and biodiversity from actions taken by farmers
@ukceh.bsky.social
www.eftec.co.uk/post/protect...
Call for papers and posters is open for #envecon2026. It is the UK's only premier applied environmental economics conference gathering research providers and users from academia, public and private sector.
www.uknee.org.uk/envecon/enve...
www.uknee.org.uk/envecon/enve...
October 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Call for papers and posters is open for #envecon2026. It is the UK's only premier applied environmental economics conference gathering research providers and users from academia, public and private sector.
www.uknee.org.uk/envecon/enve...
www.uknee.org.uk/envecon/enve...
“I often think our economic future, which is always put at the forefront, is actually dependent upon our ecological future. Without an ecological future, there is not going to be any economic growth.” Jane Goodall
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“I often think our economic future, which is always put at the forefront, is actually dependent upon our ecological future. Without an ecological future, there is not going to be any economic growth.” Jane Goodall
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We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature.
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
October 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature.
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
🌊 Protecting Scotland’s seas from bottom-towed fishing is worth billions to our economy - £3.6 billion to society and the fishing industry.
Check out the results of this first ever study: www.eftec.co.uk/projects/ass...
@bluemarinef.bsky.social
Check out the results of this first ever study: www.eftec.co.uk/projects/ass...
@bluemarinef.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🌊 Protecting Scotland’s seas from bottom-towed fishing is worth billions to our economy - £3.6 billion to society and the fishing industry.
Check out the results of this first ever study: www.eftec.co.uk/projects/ass...
@bluemarinef.bsky.social
Check out the results of this first ever study: www.eftec.co.uk/projects/ass...
@bluemarinef.bsky.social
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Government must commit to delivering a planning system for people & nature instead of talking up deregulation🏘️
Our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social spoke to @endsreport.com about whether the Government can deliver a housing boom that doesn't cost nature👇
www.endsreport.com/article/1931...
Our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social spoke to @endsreport.com about whether the Government can deliver a housing boom that doesn't cost nature👇
www.endsreport.com/article/1931...
YEARBOOK 2025: The great green battles Labour will win – and those that will best it
Can an embattled government meet the environmental tests of its time? For part three of our new special report, top experts predict what the green policy victories – and failures – will be by the time...
www.endsreport.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Government must commit to delivering a planning system for people & nature instead of talking up deregulation🏘️
Our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social spoke to @endsreport.com about whether the Government can deliver a housing boom that doesn't cost nature👇
www.endsreport.com/article/1931...
Our CEO @richardbenwell.bsky.social spoke to @endsreport.com about whether the Government can deliver a housing boom that doesn't cost nature👇
www.endsreport.com/article/1931...
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🐷🐮🐔 Farmed animal welfare is a growing concern for EU citizens, but many farm animals are still not kept in acceptable conditions.
Our review of the #CAP Strategic Plans shows that they fall short of driving real progress 👇
@eurogroupforanimals.org
Our review of the #CAP Strategic Plans shows that they fall short of driving real progress 👇
@eurogroupforanimals.org
Improving animal welfare through the Common Agricultural Policy - IEEP AISBL
Farmed animal welfare is a growing priority for EU citizens, but many farm animals across the EU are still not kept in acceptable welfare conditions. This first EU-wide review of how the Common Agricultural Policy’s national Strategic Plans for 2023 – 2027 incentivise actions to enhance the welfare of farm animals evaluates both the design and ambition of national measures, and identifies best practices, critical gaps, and ways forward.
ieep.eu
September 4, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🐷🐮🐔 Farmed animal welfare is a growing concern for EU citizens, but many farm animals are still not kept in acceptable conditions.
Our review of the #CAP Strategic Plans shows that they fall short of driving real progress 👇
@eurogroupforanimals.org
Our review of the #CAP Strategic Plans shows that they fall short of driving real progress 👇
@eurogroupforanimals.org
🌍 We’re excited to share that our latest Environment Report is now live!
As an SME, we have the opportunity to be a net-zero organisation by taking conscious decisions about our energy use and offsetting where necessary. We proudly support @worldlandtrust.org
www.eftec.co.uk/_files/ugd/4...
As an SME, we have the opportunity to be a net-zero organisation by taking conscious decisions about our energy use and offsetting where necessary. We proudly support @worldlandtrust.org
www.eftec.co.uk/_files/ugd/4...
August 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🌍 We’re excited to share that our latest Environment Report is now live!
As an SME, we have the opportunity to be a net-zero organisation by taking conscious decisions about our energy use and offsetting where necessary. We proudly support @worldlandtrust.org
www.eftec.co.uk/_files/ugd/4...
As an SME, we have the opportunity to be a net-zero organisation by taking conscious decisions about our energy use and offsetting where necessary. We proudly support @worldlandtrust.org
www.eftec.co.uk/_files/ugd/4...
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National Brownfield Forum research on the interactions of policies affecting planning & development of brownfield land has been published.
The report is for those interested in growth & investment missions for brownfield-led housing & infrastructure.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-res...
The report is for those interested in growth & investment missions for brownfield-led housing & infrastructure.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-res...
August 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
National Brownfield Forum research on the interactions of policies affecting planning & development of brownfield land has been published.
The report is for those interested in growth & investment missions for brownfield-led housing & infrastructure.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-res...
The report is for those interested in growth & investment missions for brownfield-led housing & infrastructure.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-res...
Invasive non-native species data saves £200 million in management costs and £2 billion in damage costs from the yellow legged hornet alone.
New report summary for @ukceh.bsky.social on our website.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/eco...
(60-yr PV) #econsky #inns #research #valuechain
New report summary for @ukceh.bsky.social on our website.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/eco...
(60-yr PV) #econsky #inns #research #valuechain
August 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Invasive non-native species data saves £200 million in management costs and £2 billion in damage costs from the yellow legged hornet alone.
New report summary for @ukceh.bsky.social on our website.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/eco...
(60-yr PV) #econsky #inns #research #valuechain
New report summary for @ukceh.bsky.social on our website.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/eco...
(60-yr PV) #econsky #inns #research #valuechain
New report highlights the need for creating nature-positive economic plans in the midst of planning a new national plan for nature and the environment. Report from Green Finance Institute (GFI) and @worldwildlife.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nature loss will cut UK GDP by 5% without action from private sector, say experts
Report finds regenerative approach could yield economic benefits while helping to meet environmental targets
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
New report highlights the need for creating nature-positive economic plans in the midst of planning a new national plan for nature and the environment. Report from Green Finance Institute (GFI) and @worldwildlife.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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🌿 A new EEA report highlights the urgent need to protect & restore #forests as our natural ally for absorbing CO₂: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
The sector holds major potential to support climate neutrality and deliver significant co-benefits for people and nature.
#ClimateAction #CarbonSink
The sector holds major potential to support climate neutrality and deliver significant co-benefits for people and nature.
#ClimateAction #CarbonSink
August 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🌿 A new EEA report highlights the urgent need to protect & restore #forests as our natural ally for absorbing CO₂: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
The sector holds major potential to support climate neutrality and deliver significant co-benefits for people and nature.
#ClimateAction #CarbonSink
The sector holds major potential to support climate neutrality and deliver significant co-benefits for people and nature.
#ClimateAction #CarbonSink
📢 New PFAS restriction proposal shows the complexity of regulating PFAS while balancing health, environment, and supply chains.
Understanding these restrictions requires in-depth cost-benefit analysis—that’s why we work with public sector and businesses across sectors.
echa.europa.eu/-/echa-publi...
Understanding these restrictions requires in-depth cost-benefit analysis—that’s why we work with public sector and businesses across sectors.
echa.europa.eu/-/echa-publi...
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echa.europa.eu
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
📢 New PFAS restriction proposal shows the complexity of regulating PFAS while balancing health, environment, and supply chains.
Understanding these restrictions requires in-depth cost-benefit analysis—that’s why we work with public sector and businesses across sectors.
echa.europa.eu/-/echa-publi...
Understanding these restrictions requires in-depth cost-benefit analysis—that’s why we work with public sector and businesses across sectors.
echa.europa.eu/-/echa-publi...
🌍 Global Plastics Treaty – a missed opportunity but the work goes on!
While the global treaty process has stalled, public regulators and private investors are both pushing ahead with action, showing that the will for progress is there.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/opt...
#plasticspolicy #econsky
While the global treaty process has stalled, public regulators and private investors are both pushing ahead with action, showing that the will for progress is there.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/opt...
#plasticspolicy #econsky
Options to Reduce Intentionally Added Microplastics Emissions (UK)
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www.eftec.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🌍 Global Plastics Treaty – a missed opportunity but the work goes on!
While the global treaty process has stalled, public regulators and private investors are both pushing ahead with action, showing that the will for progress is there.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/opt...
#plasticspolicy #econsky
While the global treaty process has stalled, public regulators and private investors are both pushing ahead with action, showing that the will for progress is there.
www.eftec.co.uk/projects/opt...
#plasticspolicy #econsky
Moving towards a Circular Economy means redesigning systems & supply chains so that materials, ecosystems, and value are sustained for the long term.
See @aldersgategroup.bsky.social and @ieep.eu's briefing on how to do this right:
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
#econsky #circulareconomy
See @aldersgategroup.bsky.social and @ieep.eu's briefing on how to do this right:
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
#econsky #circulareconomy
Business needs high ambition policy and international consistency to deliver a circular economy. - Aldersgate Group
New report finds the UK’s circular economy regulation is increasingly...
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Moving towards a Circular Economy means redesigning systems & supply chains so that materials, ecosystems, and value are sustained for the long term.
See @aldersgategroup.bsky.social and @ieep.eu's briefing on how to do this right:
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
#econsky #circulareconomy
See @aldersgategroup.bsky.social and @ieep.eu's briefing on how to do this right:
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
#econsky #circulareconomy
UK–EU circular economy gap is growing. New @aldersgategroup.bsky.social & @ieep.eu report urges action to align standards & protect businesses from low-quality imports.🌍 Its time to scale ambition & lead on circularity.
Read more: www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
Read more: www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
Business needs high ambition policy and international consistency to deliver a circular economy. - Aldersgate Group
New report finds the UK’s circular economy regulation is increasingly...
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk
August 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
UK–EU circular economy gap is growing. New @aldersgategroup.bsky.social & @ieep.eu report urges action to align standards & protect businesses from low-quality imports.🌍 Its time to scale ambition & lead on circularity.
Read more: www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
Read more: www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
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Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲
@deeheddon.bsky.social
@deeheddon.bsky.social
University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests
A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests...
gla.ac
August 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲
@deeheddon.bsky.social
@deeheddon.bsky.social
A well-functioning BNG market could trade over 13,000 BUs annually compared to the current BAU scenario of 7,000 units - finds a new study from eftec with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/defaul...
#econsky #bngmarket #biodiversity
www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/defaul...
#econsky #bngmarket #biodiversity
August 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A well-functioning BNG market could trade over 13,000 BUs annually compared to the current BAU scenario of 7,000 units - finds a new study from eftec with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/defaul...
#econsky #bngmarket #biodiversity
www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/defaul...
#econsky #bngmarket #biodiversity
A natural capital refresh🌊
ONS' Marine and Coastal Margins natural capital account for 2025 is now live.
www.ons.gov.uk/releases/mar...
ONS' Marine and Coastal Margins natural capital account for 2025 is now live.
www.ons.gov.uk/releases/mar...
August 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A natural capital refresh🌊
ONS' Marine and Coastal Margins natural capital account for 2025 is now live.
www.ons.gov.uk/releases/mar...
ONS' Marine and Coastal Margins natural capital account for 2025 is now live.
www.ons.gov.uk/releases/mar...
£50 million toward researching the environment? Yes please.
Scot Gov's Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027-32 Draft is online for review.
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
Scot Gov's Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027-32 Draft is online for review.
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
August 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
£50 million toward researching the environment? Yes please.
Scot Gov's Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027-32 Draft is online for review.
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
Scot Gov's Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027-32 Draft is online for review.
consult.gov.scot/environment-...
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We’ve announced a £15million investment in Nature Towns and Cities, a UK-wide mission to enable millions of people to enjoy nature and green space close to home. It’s a partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England. www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/nature-...
Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment
We’re supporting 40 towns and cities across the UK to improve and create accessible green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.
www.heritagefund.org.uk
July 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
We’ve announced a £15million investment in Nature Towns and Cities, a UK-wide mission to enable millions of people to enjoy nature and green space close to home. It’s a partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England. www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/nature-...
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Peatlands are critical to combating the climate crisis, preserving biodiversity, and more. Yet, they are under increased threat.
The Global Peatlands Map 2.0 provides key data on the status of peatlands: wesrmapportal.unep.org/portal/apps/...
The Global Peatlands Map 2.0 provides key data on the status of peatlands: wesrmapportal.unep.org/portal/apps/...
July 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Peatlands are critical to combating the climate crisis, preserving biodiversity, and more. Yet, they are under increased threat.
The Global Peatlands Map 2.0 provides key data on the status of peatlands: wesrmapportal.unep.org/portal/apps/...
The Global Peatlands Map 2.0 provides key data on the status of peatlands: wesrmapportal.unep.org/portal/apps/...