Institute for European Environmental Policy UK
@ieep-uk.bsky.social
IEEP UK is a sustainability think tank, with over 40 years of experience. As part of the broader IEEP family, we are committed to advancing evidence-based research, analysis and policy insights in the UK. https://ieep.uk/
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⏰ One week into #COP30noBrasil - world leaders are in Belém to confront challenges and renew their commitments to a sustainable future.
This is a critical moment for global #ClimateGovernance. The decisions made will shape our ability to meet the #ParisAgreement goals and secure a livable future.
This is a critical moment for global #ClimateGovernance. The decisions made will shape our ability to meet the #ParisAgreement goals and secure a livable future.
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
⏰ One week into #COP30noBrasil - world leaders are in Belém to confront challenges and renew their commitments to a sustainable future.
This is a critical moment for global #ClimateGovernance. The decisions made will shape our ability to meet the #ParisAgreement goals and secure a livable future.
This is a critical moment for global #ClimateGovernance. The decisions made will shape our ability to meet the #ParisAgreement goals and secure a livable future.
IEEP UK was quoted in an article in @theguardian.com yesterday which reports that the EU’s Ambassador has met with the environment secretary to raise concerns that UK planning proposals may constitute regression from the existing nature protections that the UK committed to when leaving the EU.
October 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
IEEP UK was quoted in an article in @theguardian.com yesterday which reports that the EU’s Ambassador has met with the environment secretary to raise concerns that UK planning proposals may constitute regression from the existing nature protections that the UK committed to when leaving the EU.
We're looking forward to welcoming a brilliant panel of speakers to our webinar on UK Forest Risk Commodities (FRC) legislation next Tuesday 28 October.
There's still time to sign up to attend through the link below: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
There's still time to sign up to attend through the link below: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We're looking forward to welcoming a brilliant panel of speakers to our webinar on UK Forest Risk Commodities (FRC) legislation next Tuesday 28 October.
There's still time to sign up to attend through the link below: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
There's still time to sign up to attend through the link below: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🌲 What is the UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation? How will it tackle #deforestation in supply chains? And will it align with the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products?
💻 Join this webinar on 28 October to discuss all of this and more with us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social #UKFRC #EUDR
💻 Join this webinar on 28 October to discuss all of this and more with us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social #UKFRC #EUDR
[Event] UK FRC: What's next for deforestation regulation in the UK? - IEEP UK
On 28 October 2025 (10.00-11.30 UK time), IEEP UK will be hosting a webinar on the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodities (FRC) legislation, and potential for alignment with the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR).
ieep.uk
October 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🌲 What is the UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation? How will it tackle #deforestation in supply chains? And will it align with the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products?
💻 Join this webinar on 28 October to discuss all of this and more with us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social #UKFRC #EUDR
💻 Join this webinar on 28 October to discuss all of this and more with us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social #UKFRC #EUDR
🗓️ Less than two weeks to go until our webinar on the UK's forthcoming deforestation regulation
Join us on Tuesday 28th October, at 10.00-11.30 UK time, for our next webinar 'UK FRC: What's Next for Deforestation Regulation in the UK?'
Join us on Tuesday 28th October, at 10.00-11.30 UK time, for our next webinar 'UK FRC: What's Next for Deforestation Regulation in the UK?'
October 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🗓️ Less than two weeks to go until our webinar on the UK's forthcoming deforestation regulation
Join us on Tuesday 28th October, at 10.00-11.30 UK time, for our next webinar 'UK FRC: What's Next for Deforestation Regulation in the UK?'
Join us on Tuesday 28th October, at 10.00-11.30 UK time, for our next webinar 'UK FRC: What's Next for Deforestation Regulation in the UK?'
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🌳 What is next for #deforestation regulation in the UK? Join us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social for this webinar to find out.
We will explore the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation and its potential for alignment with the EU 🤝
📅 28 October 10:00-11:30 AM UK time
We will explore the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation and its potential for alignment with the EU 🤝
📅 28 October 10:00-11:30 AM UK time
[Event] UK FRC: What's next for deforestation regulation in the UK? - IEEP UK
On 28 October 2025 (10.00-11.30 UK time), IEEP UK will be hosting a webinar on the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodities (FRC) legislation, and potential for alignment with the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR).
ieep.uk
October 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🌳 What is next for #deforestation regulation in the UK? Join us and @ieep-uk.bsky.social for this webinar to find out.
We will explore the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation and its potential for alignment with the EU 🤝
📅 28 October 10:00-11:30 AM UK time
We will explore the upcoming UK Forest Risk Commodities legislation and its potential for alignment with the EU 🤝
📅 28 October 10:00-11:30 AM UK time
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🌍 New Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds has a big chance to reset UK environmental policy.
From EU cooperation to farming, deforestation, and the circular economy, @ieep-uk.bsky.social highlights seven key steps she could take to make her mark.
🔗 Read more:
From EU cooperation to farming, deforestation, and the circular economy, @ieep-uk.bsky.social highlights seven key steps she could take to make her mark.
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Seven ways the new Defra Secretary of State can make her mark
Executive Director of The Institute for European Environmental Policy UK, Ben Reynolds, explores where Defra's new Secretary of State could make her mark.
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🌍 New Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds has a big chance to reset UK environmental policy.
From EU cooperation to farming, deforestation, and the circular economy, @ieep-uk.bsky.social highlights seven key steps she could take to make her mark.
🔗 Read more:
From EU cooperation to farming, deforestation, and the circular economy, @ieep-uk.bsky.social highlights seven key steps she could take to make her mark.
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MPs call for more scrutiny on post Brexit environmental divergence following findings of IEEP UK report
ICYMI yesterday’s front page coverage in the Guardian of IEEP UK’s new report on environmental legislation and how the UK has diverged with EU:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
ICYMI yesterday’s front page coverage in the Guardian of IEEP UK’s new report on environmental legislation and how the UK has diverged with EU:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK falling behind EU on environmental rules amid post-Brexit rollback
Exclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis reveals
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
MPs call for more scrutiny on post Brexit environmental divergence following findings of IEEP UK report
ICYMI yesterday’s front page coverage in the Guardian of IEEP UK’s new report on environmental legislation and how the UK has diverged with EU:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
ICYMI yesterday’s front page coverage in the Guardian of IEEP UK’s new report on environmental legislation and how the UK has diverged with EU:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Brexit was sold as a new dawn, yet Britain is falling behind the EU on climate, chemicals and nature. Drifting isn’t leadership. We should be racing to exceed European standards, not watching our environmental ambitions slide into second-rate status.
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[News] UK Falling Behind EU on Environmental Regulation, Warns New IEEP UK Report - IEEP UK
The Institute for European Environmental Policy UK (IEEP UK) has today published its 2025 State of Play report on regulatory divergence in environmental policy since the UK’s departure from the EU.…
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August 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Brexit was sold as a new dawn, yet Britain is falling behind the EU on climate, chemicals and nature. Drifting isn’t leadership. We should be racing to exceed European standards, not watching our environmental ambitions slide into second-rate status.
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📄🌍New IEEP UK report on UK-EU environmental divergence since Brexit
This morning, IEEP UK launched its annual ‘Divergence in UK/EU Environmental Policy: State of Play’ report, which tracks legislative divergence across nine different thematic policy areas since the UK left the EU.
This morning, IEEP UK launched its annual ‘Divergence in UK/EU Environmental Policy: State of Play’ report, which tracks legislative divergence across nine different thematic policy areas since the UK left the EU.
August 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
📄🌍New IEEP UK report on UK-EU environmental divergence since Brexit
This morning, IEEP UK launched its annual ‘Divergence in UK/EU Environmental Policy: State of Play’ report, which tracks legislative divergence across nine different thematic policy areas since the UK left the EU.
This morning, IEEP UK launched its annual ‘Divergence in UK/EU Environmental Policy: State of Play’ report, which tracks legislative divergence across nine different thematic policy areas since the UK left the EU.
📑 ♻️ New circular economy report with @aldersgategroup.bsky.social
This morning we launched a report on the state of the circular economy legislative landscapes in the UK and EU, and the implications for businesses.
This morning we launched a report on the state of the circular economy legislative landscapes in the UK and EU, and the implications for businesses.
August 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📑 ♻️ New circular economy report with @aldersgategroup.bsky.social
This morning we launched a report on the state of the circular economy legislative landscapes in the UK and EU, and the implications for businesses.
This morning we launched a report on the state of the circular economy legislative landscapes in the UK and EU, and the implications for businesses.
Our Senior Fellow, David Baldock, will be taking part in an online panel discussion on 'Environmental Law and Governance across the UK' at UKELA's Annual Conference, next Wednesday 18 June at 5pm.
You can find out more about the event and book your place at the conference below 👇
You can find out more about the event and book your place at the conference below 👇
Early Bird tickets for the UKELA Conference 2025 are available until the 31 March - if you haven't already, buy your ticket now to enjoy the Early Bird discount! lnkd.in/e_GF3PdX
#UKELA2025
#UKELA2025
June 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our Senior Fellow, David Baldock, will be taking part in an online panel discussion on 'Environmental Law and Governance across the UK' at UKELA's Annual Conference, next Wednesday 18 June at 5pm.
You can find out more about the event and book your place at the conference below 👇
You can find out more about the event and book your place at the conference below 👇
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❓ Post-Brexit, what do the EU's new air quality standards for air pollution and health in the UK?
❤️🩹 We're working with @ieep-uk.bsky.social, with the goal to encourage the UK to legislate in line with WHO air quality guidelines.
urbanhealth.org.uk/partnerships...
❤️🩹 We're working with @ieep-uk.bsky.social, with the goal to encourage the UK to legislate in line with WHO air quality guidelines.
urbanhealth.org.uk/partnerships...
Making the case for stronger air quality standards
With Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) UK
urbanhealth.org.uk
June 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
❓ Post-Brexit, what do the EU's new air quality standards for air pollution and health in the UK?
❤️🩹 We're working with @ieep-uk.bsky.social, with the goal to encourage the UK to legislate in line with WHO air quality guidelines.
urbanhealth.org.uk/partnerships...
❤️🩹 We're working with @ieep-uk.bsky.social, with the goal to encourage the UK to legislate in line with WHO air quality guidelines.
urbanhealth.org.uk/partnerships...
🌾 New blog on lessons for England's land use framework 🌾
The land use framework for England that the government is scheduled to publish in the summer should be a useful tool for assessing and grappling with the changes that need to be brought about in the coming decades.
The land use framework for England that the government is scheduled to publish in the summer should be a useful tool for assessing and grappling with the changes that need to be brought about in the coming decades.
May 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌾 New blog on lessons for England's land use framework 🌾
The land use framework for England that the government is scheduled to publish in the summer should be a useful tool for assessing and grappling with the changes that need to be brought about in the coming decades.
The land use framework for England that the government is scheduled to publish in the summer should be a useful tool for assessing and grappling with the changes that need to be brought about in the coming decades.
The UK-EU Reset Summit on Monday 19 May saw the announcement of a new deal between the UK and EU. But what does it mean for the environment and climate?
Ben Reynolds, Executive Director at IEEP UK, commented on the Reset:
Ben Reynolds, Executive Director at IEEP UK, commented on the Reset:
May 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The UK-EU Reset Summit on Monday 19 May saw the announcement of a new deal between the UK and EU. But what does it mean for the environment and climate?
Ben Reynolds, Executive Director at IEEP UK, commented on the Reset:
Ben Reynolds, Executive Director at IEEP UK, commented on the Reset:
📢 New briefing: UK Chemical Policy and the UK-EU Reset
Our latest paper, written by IEEP UK Honorary Fellow Nigel Haigh, explores how UK chemical policy could develop within the context of the UK-EU reset summit taking place on the 19th May.
Our latest paper, written by IEEP UK Honorary Fellow Nigel Haigh, explores how UK chemical policy could develop within the context of the UK-EU reset summit taking place on the 19th May.
May 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
📢 New briefing: UK Chemical Policy and the UK-EU Reset
Our latest paper, written by IEEP UK Honorary Fellow Nigel Haigh, explores how UK chemical policy could develop within the context of the UK-EU reset summit taking place on the 19th May.
Our latest paper, written by IEEP UK Honorary Fellow Nigel Haigh, explores how UK chemical policy could develop within the context of the UK-EU reset summit taking place on the 19th May.
This Wednesday, our Exec Director Ben Reynolds joins food policy experts to discuss a recently launched study looking at national food strategies across Europe, to which IEEP UK have contributed.
May 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This Wednesday, our Exec Director Ben Reynolds joins food policy experts to discuss a recently launched study looking at national food strategies across Europe, to which IEEP UK have contributed.
On Tuesday, Defra published the overdue International Environmental Protection Report, highlighting what it sees as the most significant environmental protection legislation from around the world in the last few years.
May 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On Tuesday, Defra published the overdue International Environmental Protection Report, highlighting what it sees as the most significant environmental protection legislation from around the world in the last few years.
This morning, the European Environmental Bureau sent a letter, signed by over 20 EU and UK environmental NGOs to Prime Minister Starmer, President Von Der Leyen and other officials calling for the environment to be part of the UK-EU reset agenda which kicks off on May 19th.
April 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This morning, the European Environmental Bureau sent a letter, signed by over 20 EU and UK environmental NGOs to Prime Minister Starmer, President Von Der Leyen and other officials calling for the environment to be part of the UK-EU reset agenda which kicks off on May 19th.
Earlier this month, the UK Government published the Corry Review of Defra's regulatory landscape. Read our latest blog from our Head of Policy Michael Nicholson on the most important takeaways from the review, and the key recommendations to watch going forward. More here: ieep.uk/news/blog-th...
[Blog] The Corry Review: 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' - IEEP UK
Seasoned Defra watchers (yes, there are a few of us…) will be all over this, but outside of us hawkeyed Defra watchers, well, perhaps less so. Earlier this month, the results of the Corry Review were ...
ieep.uk
April 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Earlier this month, the UK Government published the Corry Review of Defra's regulatory landscape. Read our latest blog from our Head of Policy Michael Nicholson on the most important takeaways from the review, and the key recommendations to watch going forward. More here: ieep.uk/news/blog-th...
This week we submitted evidence to the European Affairs Committee's UK-EU Reset Inquiry. Our submission builds on the conclusions of our 'A Fresh Direction' report, which sets out a new environmental vision for the UK-EU relationship based around increased co-operation and alignment.
April 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This week we submitted evidence to the European Affairs Committee's UK-EU Reset Inquiry. Our submission builds on the conclusions of our 'A Fresh Direction' report, which sets out a new environmental vision for the UK-EU relationship based around increased co-operation and alignment.
Today sees the second meeting of the Ecodesign Forum - a group of experts helping to implement the EU's new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, of which our sister organisation @ieep.eu is a member.
April 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today sees the second meeting of the Ecodesign Forum - a group of experts helping to implement the EU's new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, of which our sister organisation @ieep.eu is a member.
Last chance to sign up for our food strategy webinar today at 2pm! As the UK Government develops a new National Food Strategy for England, don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our expert panel on lessons learned from food policies across the UK and Europe. Register here: ieep.uk/news/event-j...
[Event] Join our webinar on National Food Strategies - IEEP UK
On 24 March 2025 (14.00-15.30 GMT), IEEP UK will be hosting a webinar on National Food Strategies across Europe – examining what England can learn as the Government develops its new food strategy?
ieep.uk
March 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Last chance to sign up for our food strategy webinar today at 2pm! As the UK Government develops a new National Food Strategy for England, don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our expert panel on lessons learned from food policies across the UK and Europe. Register here: ieep.uk/news/event-j...
Not long until our national food strategies webinar next Monday!
As the UK Government develops England’s new national food strategy, join Agora Agrar, IDDRI, CECU, Nourish Scotland and IEEP UK experts for insights on lessons from existing food policies around Europe.
ieep.uk/news/event-j...
As the UK Government develops England’s new national food strategy, join Agora Agrar, IDDRI, CECU, Nourish Scotland and IEEP UK experts for insights on lessons from existing food policies around Europe.
ieep.uk/news/event-j...
March 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Not long until our national food strategies webinar next Monday!
As the UK Government develops England’s new national food strategy, join Agora Agrar, IDDRI, CECU, Nourish Scotland and IEEP UK experts for insights on lessons from existing food policies around Europe.
ieep.uk/news/event-j...
As the UK Government develops England’s new national food strategy, join Agora Agrar, IDDRI, CECU, Nourish Scotland and IEEP UK experts for insights on lessons from existing food policies around Europe.
ieep.uk/news/event-j...
⏰ Closing soon ⏰
Last chance to apply for our new Senior Policy Analyst (Air Quality) role. Apply by 10am on Monday for your chance to work within IEEP UK’s dynamic team and tackle some of the UK’s biggest environmental policy challenges: ieep.uk/news/job-sen...
Last chance to apply for our new Senior Policy Analyst (Air Quality) role. Apply by 10am on Monday for your chance to work within IEEP UK’s dynamic team and tackle some of the UK’s biggest environmental policy challenges: ieep.uk/news/job-sen...
[Job] Senior Policy Analyst – Air Quality - IEEP UK
IEEP UK Research & Communications Officer. We are looking for a candidate with excellent analytical and communication skills, initiative and who will thrive working in a small and dynamic team.
ieep.uk
March 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
⏰ Closing soon ⏰
Last chance to apply for our new Senior Policy Analyst (Air Quality) role. Apply by 10am on Monday for your chance to work within IEEP UK’s dynamic team and tackle some of the UK’s biggest environmental policy challenges: ieep.uk/news/job-sen...
Last chance to apply for our new Senior Policy Analyst (Air Quality) role. Apply by 10am on Monday for your chance to work within IEEP UK’s dynamic team and tackle some of the UK’s biggest environmental policy challenges: ieep.uk/news/job-sen...