September MiniPod with Al Chisholm (New Environment Minister, Drought & Sponge Cities)

Emma Reynolds has been appointed the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the UK. How will she sort through all the recent reports and reviews into the highly contentious future of the water sector in the UK? What actions will she take from the various recommendations

There is drought in many parts of the UK. Should it be water companies that decide (and announce) when things like hosepipe bans are implemented or could there be a better process?

What are Sponge Cities? How has China had so much success with them and should the approach be replicated in other parts of the world?

Host Niki Roach and CIWEM Director of Policy Al Chisholm discuss all of the above current issues in this month's Planet Possible MiniPod.

If you want to find out more about the 'A Fresh Water Future Conference' in December, visit:

www.ciwem.org/events/a-fresh-water-future-conference-2025

Credits

Presented & Produced by Niki Roach

Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited

With thanks to Alastair Chisholm

Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland