The government of The Maldives held a cabinet meeting under water last month to emphasise how their nation is threatened by rising sea levels and climate change.

Meanwhile, closer to home, consultation is under way on Wandsworth Council’s environmental policy document entitled ‘Ambition for a sustainable future‘.  The Wandsworth Environment Forum is holding a workshop on Monday 16th Nov. to (a) find out more about what the council is proposing (b) contribute local people’s views about the proposals and (c) shape the Council’s environmental priorities over the coming years.  All are welcome and full details of how to attend are here