Climate emergencies and net zero targets: how SWM can support you
After months of heightened media engagement around climate change and the need to make urgent… More >
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Our Comment: A little less conversation, a little more climate action
In our last newsletter we commented on the increasing interest in sustainability and the declarations… More >
Our comment: Have we reached a tipping point?
So far, 2019 has shown signs that climate change is increasingly recognised as a critical issue.… More >
Our Comment: Review of the WMCA Local Industrial Strategy
On Thursday 16 May the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) published its Local Industrial Strategy,… More >
WMCA publish Local Industrial Strategy
The West Midlands Combined Authority have today published their trailblazing Local Industrial Strategy. It is… More >
Our Comment: Is Brexit taking the environmental biscuit?
Does anyone know what is happening with Brexit at the moment? If anyone has any… More >
The Wildlife Trusts produce hard-hitting Wind in the Willows updated version
The Wildlife Trusts have created an animated trailer of Wind in the Willows, which brings to… More >
Spring Statement 2019 – Clean Growth and the Industrial Strategy
On May 13 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond delivered his Spring Statement on… More >
Job Opportunity: CEO-The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country are advertising for a Chief Executive… More >
Clean Air Strategy published by Government
The Clean Air Strategy 2019 sets out how the Government intends to tackle sources of air… More >
SWM are recruiting a ‘Young Director’
Are you passionate about changing the way people think and act so that we can… More >
Competition! Win 2019 SWM Annual Membership
Have you been considering joining SWM as a member and seeing the benefits for yourself?… More >
Resources & Waste Strategy published by Government
The long-awaited Resources & Waste Strategy has been published today and broadly welcomed by industry.… More >
Funding opportunity – Working together to apply AI for social good
Google.org is issuing an open call to organisations around the world to submit their ideas… More >
Funding opportunity – Environmental outreach education for disadvantaged young people
Youth groups can receive up to 80% towards the costs of providing environmental outreach education… More >
Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill published by Government
The Government has published the draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill that defines a new green… More >
Our Comment: Better time than ever to become a SWM member
It is an exciting time for SWM. For a start, we’re still here having stood… More >
Our comment: The IPCC report highlights need for action
The recently published IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5C above… More >
Progress on the West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy
The West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy aims to boost the West Midlands by showcasing what… More >
Funding Opportunity: ERDF applications now open
Applications are now open for the latest round of ERDF funding, with large amounts available… More >
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