Economics for the Environment Consultancy (eftec)

Happy New Year! We hope it is a year of renewal - not through grand gestures but through better understanding our place in this wild and wonderful world.

Lessons learned from the first year of the Biodiversity Net Gain Market in England Delving into two studies: what a well-functioning Biodiversity Net Gain market looks like, and how smaller sites are treated.

Free event on lessons learned from the first year of the Biodiversity Net Gain market 🏗️ 🌳 Wed Dec 3rd at 12:15pm

We'll talk about about how 'small sites' were treated (spoiler: could have been better), and what a well-functioning BNG market could look like.
www.uknee.org.uk/webinars-1/l...

Our November newsletter is live!

☑️What the publication of ISO 14054 means for organisations
🌲 The new adaptors to BSI Flex 701, and
🐦 Our recent public engagements, sharing our work on natural capital, nature markets, and biodiversity.

www.eftec.co.uk/post/iso-140...

UKCEH appoints new science director The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is pleased to announce Kathryn Brown OBE as its new science director, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to deliver science-based solutions...

I'm delighted that I'll be joining @ukceh.bsky.social in February as their new Science Director!

🧪🌎🌳💦🦔

www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-...

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

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

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."

💷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...

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...

“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

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...

🌊 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

Environmental change is going to come with both costs and benefits, period. Hiding the costs won't help us find creative to mitigate and distribute

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...

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...

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.

🐷🐮🐔 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

🌍 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...

A quote graphic, sharing a quote from NBF chair and principal geoscientist at BGS Darren Beriro, which says "The report findings demonstrate the need to improve how environmental and planning policies in England interact to support the planning and development of brownfield land. The evidence collected suggests that this will increase the amount of brownfield land that is being successfully re-used for housing and infrastructure." At the bottom of the graphic is an image of reclaimed brownfield land in the heart of Nottingham.

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...

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

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

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/...

A quality report that highlights the benefits of valuing both nature and people

🌿 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

All news - ECHA

📢 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...

🌍 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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Three Words for Forest - a filmed play exploring UK forests & climate crisis - gets new AHRC funding to expand access & spark dialogue. 🌲

@deeheddon.bsky.social

Agreed!

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

A natural capital refresh🌊
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-...