Climate adaption: Friends of the Earth and Two Britons to challenge UK’s ‘weak’ response to climate crisis in Strasbourg court
Doug Paulley and Kevin Jordan say their lives being ruined, and lack of effective strategy infringes their human rights
Doug and Kevin, along with Friends of the Earth, the third claimant in the case, argue that it fails to consider the impact of climate change on marginalised groups, set out lawful “adaptation objectives” or adequately assess risks to the delivery of its plans.
They launched a judicial review of Nap3, but last year the high court rejected their arguments and, in March, the court of appeal refused their application to challenge the ruling. Now they are turning to the ECHR.
In their submission to the ECHR, they will argue that the UK is out of compliance with human rights requirements in how it currently plans for and implements climate adaptation under the Climate Change Act.
Save Hemsby Coastline - Written Evidence for Flood Resilience in England
Save Hemsby Coastline has made an official submission to the Call for Evidence for the Flood Resilience in the UK committee. We needed to highlight our concerns about coastal defences and the need for more robust provision for people affected by coastal erosion as all the focus seems to be on flooding only.
The aim is to raise public awareness of the coastal erosion plight facing Hemsby and to raise funds to help protect our dunes, coastline and livelihoods!
The village of Hemsby in Norfolk is a victim of coastal erosion after high tides swept away more homes. More than eight feet of the beach has disappeared from Hemsby near Great Yarmouth in recent months and the fear that more could go - is happening.
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Hemsby contributes £88M to Norfolk’s economy each year from its tourism-based infrastructure.
But we are at a tipping point. Lack of action now will mean the beach continues to vanish, in turn leading to economic and social damage to the village and a knock-on effect to Norfolk
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The people of Hemsby have been hit again by erosion to their beach. Again homes have been lost and businesses impacted. The solution is known and costed. We need a rock berm for our whole beachfront and we need it now.
We need central government to step in and take ownership of the problem. We need action now.
Hemsby Independent Lifeboat and Save Hemsby Coastline are working together to protect our village.
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The coastal erosion facing Hemsby has been well covered recently by News teams both locally and nationally and has been featured on BBC Radio Norfolk, BBC Look East, Anglian News and in the papers such as The Guardian G2 and Eastern Daily Press.
We now need your help to keep the spotlight on Hemsby. Follow this link to be updated with our activities along the path to our goal of a permanent rock-berm for Hemsby.
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Local Marrams Resident, supported by Save Hemsby Coastline, joins Friends of the Earth to legally challenge the Government over its climate adaptation plans.
If you are visiting the 2023 Lifeboat Day on the 13th August, be sure to look out for us! We will be in front of the Lacon Arms from 10:00 am, with our reprinted Calendar for sale!
A sparkling and interesting night had by all, kindly hosted by the Lacon Arms with all proceeds going to Save Hemsby Coastline and Hemsby Independent Lifeboat
Hemsby is open for business and would love people to come, enjoy the beach and support the community efforts.
Now you have seen the devastation being caused right now to people's lives and livelihoods, please act and support our work.
Contact Us
Lorna Bevan
The Lacon Arms, Sea View Rd
Hemsby,
Norfolk, NR29 4JG.