Defra consults on its new Waste and Resources Evidence Strategy 2007-2011

DCW today chaired a one-day ‘Reflections Event’ at Church House in London, on Defra’s draft Waste and Resources Evidence Strategy up to 2011. The strategy is intended to provide the  evidence to underpin future policy needs, particularly for the implementation of the new Waste Strategy for England 2007.

The event was attended by 100 stakeholders from across the UK. Breakout sessions focused on developing specific project ideas to be considered for inclusion in the 2008 Action Plan. DCW chairs the Waste and Resources Research Advisory Group, which advises Defra on the Waste and Resources Evidence Programme.

Professor David C Wilson chairs 4 UK Waste Strategy Workshop

Professor David C Wilson chaired the 2nd in a series of workshops of the 4UK waste strategy group, which explored common challenges in implementing national waste management strategies across the UK. The 4UK waste strategy group brings together the 4 devolved administrations, environment agencies and representatives from local authorities from across the UK, together with invited representatives of industry, NGOs and academia. This second meeting was hosted in Belfast by the Environment and Heritage Service. DCW was involved in the development of the Northern Ireland waste management strategy, and was invited to be the independent chair, to facilitate the workshop.

Lyons Inquiry Seminar on ‘Cleaner, Greener Environments

Professor David C Wilson spoke today at one of a series of invited seminars to discuss and critically assess what people want from local government and how local authorities can meet those needs. Sir Michael Lyons is conducting a wide ranging Inquiry into the future roles and funding of local government in England. DCW was a member of the panel on ‘Empowering Authorities to Manage Future Pressures Effectively’. His comments focused on the waste management challenges over the next 15 years.

Professor David C Wilson leads research workshop at CIWM 2006

DCW co-led a workshop on Defra’s Waste and Resources Research Programme at CIWM’s annual conference in Paignton. His paper outlined the current status of the Programme, for which he Chairs the Advisory Group. The workshop focused on priorities for future evidence needs, prior to the preparation of an R&D Strategy for the next 3 years.

New Northern Ireland Waste Management Strategy Launched

Professor David C Wilson presented the key policies in the new Strategy ‘Towards Resource Management’ at the official launch in the Long Gallery of the Parliament Buildings at Stormont. DCW led the ERM consultancy team supporting the NI Department of the Environment on their review of the Waste Management Strategy, which was originally launched in March 2000. He was a member of the editorial team for the new Strategy.

Waste management and the Olympic Games.

An article by DCW and colleagues at Imperial College A tale of two cities compares waste management in the next two Olympic cities. An article by DCW and colleagues at Imperial College A tale of two cities compares waste management in the next two Olympic cities, Beijing and London,  in the November/ December issue of the ISWA magazine Waste Management World.