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Research Forum and Other Groups
- The Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum For Environmental Research (SNIFFER)
This Forum identifies and manages environmental research on behalf of its members who comprise the Scottish Government, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Forestry Commission and other stakeholders. Key areas include the implementation of the WFD, air quality, land quality and the urban environment.
Further information is available from:
(http://www.sniffer.org.uk/rise/)
- Flood Liaison and Advice Group, FLAG
Flood Liaison and Advice Group (FLAG) - a non statutory advisory group of public and private sector representatives, convened by Councils to share concerns and knowledge and to provide advice on a wide range of planning and other flooding issues in an informal setting. FLAGs were formerly called Flood Appraisal Groups:
Scottish Planning Policy SPP 7: Planning and Flooding
(http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2004/02/18880/32953#9)
The WEWS Act also requires all designated authorities to have specific regard to sustainable flood management in the exercise of their functions. The Flooding Issues Advisory Committee (FIAC) advises the Scottish Government on the implementation of the National Flooding Framework and produces technical guidance for local authorities on flood prevention schemes and sustainable flood management:
(http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Water/Flooding/advisory-groups)
The Scottish Government's Environment Group has commissioned the Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research (SNIFFER) to provide a research and knowledge management service in relation to flood risk management. RISE (Research Information Service for Flood Risk Management), is one of the main tools for delivering this service. It provides a one-stop shop for information on flood risk management research, particularly targeted at Scottish stakeholders.
It describes the legislative framework, gives details of statutory roles and responsibilities and maintains a knowledge inventory.
(http://www.sniffer.org.uk/rise/)
- Scottish Environment LINK
This Forum is for Scotland's voluntary organisations representing a broad spectrum of environmental interests with the common goal of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society.
Further information is available at: (http://www.scotlink.org)
- The UK Technical Advisory Group
This Group is a partnership of UK and Ireland environment and conservation agencies which provides co-ordinated advice on technical aspects of the implementation of the WFD.
(http://www.wfduk.org)
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