New SoNaRR 2025 webinar series launches this September

The above photograph shows tarmac waste washed into the Cwmbach Community Wetlands the Walsh Regulator responsible Natural Resources Wales, refuses to investigate

The connection between tarmac (asphalt) and the SoNaRR 2025: Freshwater report published by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) centres on urban runoff, water quality degradation, and drainage system pressures.

While “tarmac waste” can refer to physical construction debris (which is largely classed as inert waste and targeted for circular economy recycling), its primary threat to freshwater ecosystems within the framework of the State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR) involves surface sealing and chemical pollution.

A new series of webinars is being launched this autumn to help partners and stakeholders explore the evidence and practical insights from Wales’ State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR) 2025.

Running from September to December, the free online sessions will examine some of the key themes in the report and explore how evidence can support policy, planning, decision-making and practical action across Wales.

SoNaRR 2025 highlights the significant pressures facing Wales’ natural environment and the need for coordinated action to tackle the nature, climate and pollution emergencies. The report also identifies practical pathways for change across areas including food, energy, travel and the built environment.

The webinar series will provide an opportunity to hear directly from Natural Resources Wales specialists, ask questions and explore how the latest evidence can help inform your work and support action on the ground.

What to expect

Each webinar will focus on:

What the evidence tells us
Why it matters
What is already working
The drivers of change and opportunities for action
How the evidence can be applied in practice

Sessions will include a moderated Q&A, with recordings and supporting materials made available after each event.

Webinar programme

Date	Topic	Title
16 September, 12pm	Marine	Evidence driving action for Welsh seas
14 October, 1pm	Freshwater and fisheries	Evidence driving action for Welsh rivers
4 November, 2pm	Sustainable land management and woodlands	Evidence driving action for Wales’ land
17 November, 11am	Biodiversity	Evidence driving action for Wales’ animals and plants
10 December, 2pm	Urban environments	Evidence driving action for Urban Wales

Who should attend?

The webinars are open to anyone with an interest in Wales’ natural resources and environmental future, including:

Public sector organisations
Environmental and conservation organisations
Academic and research institutions
Businesses and industry representatives
Policymakers and practitioners
Community groups and interested individuals

The sessions are designed for anyone looking to better understand the evidence behind SoNaRR 2025 and how it can help inform action across Wales. This is based on the stated aim of helping partners and stakeholders explore the evidence and understand the state of Wales’ natural resources.

Places are free, but registration is required.

Register for the webinar series:
SoNaRR 2025: Drumbeat Webinar Series – Natural Resources Wales Citizen Space – Citizen Space

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