Category: Environment

  • Every time it rains…. How do we build resilience to flooding in Wales by 2050?

    Every time it rains…. How do we build resilience to flooding in Wales by 2050?

    This is a personal blog post written by Dr Eurgain Powell, one of the two lead Commissioners for the NICW flooding project. “Working collectively, alongside nature: a unifying vision and clear pathway helps create a vibrant partnership of society working together with nature to build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change.”NICW vision…

  • Taff Tidy

    Taff Tidy

    The Taff Tidy project Yr Afon Taf, the Taff River, is a key visual and geographical feature for the towns, villages and city that lie on its path to the sea. Starting at Cefn Coed y Cymer, it follows a route for 67km until it enters the sea at Cardiff. Along the way it passes…

  • Publication of Flooding Report

    Publication of Flooding Report

    Commission’s new report highlights vital steps to increase Wales’ flood resilience  The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW) has today (17 October) published its latest report — “Building Resilience to Flooding in Wales by 2050”. The report presents bold but practical recommendations for Welsh Ministers to future-proof Wales against the growing risks of flooding over…

  • Biodiversity in planning policy

    Biodiversity in planning policy

    Welsh Government recently consulted on draft policy changes to Planning Policy Wales that strengthen the requirement to incorporated nature-positive elements within the policy. Dr Jen Baxter, Deputy Chair of NICW, drafted the Commission’s response to the proposed changes. 25 May 2023 Dear Sir / Madam Targeted policy changes to Planning Policy Wales on Net benefit…