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Next steps for nature: Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain

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08 Dec Environment

Next steps for nature: Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain

Mandating Biodiversity Net Gain can help maximise protection of the natural environment as we pursue economic growth.

26 Jul Environment

The government has a mountain to climb to meet 2030 nature target

Nature is in serious decline in the United Kingdom. Since 1970, over 40 per cent of species have decreased in abundance as a result of various agricultural and industrial practices and climate change.

21 Jul Environment

The UK needs to get serious about adapting to climate change

The climate emergency is on our doorstep and, alongside reducing emissions, the United Kingdom must increase its focus on climate adaptation using nature as our key ally.

17 May Books & culture

A book of beautiful ambition: Baroness Helic reviews 'The Book of Wilding'

If The Book of Wilding’s commendable aims are to be realised Parliament must recognise the value of biodiversity and put in the necessary economic framework to support it

How arts-in-nature experiences can boost the wellbeing of children and young people

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17 Apr Health

How arts-in-nature experiences can boost the wellbeing of children and young people

Arts-in-nature practice improves mental health and connection with nature.

14 Mar Books & culture

'Truly remarkable': Barry Gardiner reviews 'Wild Isles'

A captivating celebration of the globally important biodiversity of the British Isles, Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary series is a wake up call to protect our precious natural capital from further loss

UK blackcurrant growers celebrated at Ribena Conference

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07 Feb Environment

UK blackcurrant growers celebrated at Ribena Conference

Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) brought together its blackcurrant growers in Somerset to celebrate the nation’s fruit farmers and their contribution to Ribena and biodiversity.

25 Jan Environment

Time is running out to halt the decline of nature by 2030

We only have seven years to achieve our goal of halting nature’s decline, a target vital to not just farmers and nature lovers but all of us.

16 Dec 2022 Environment

The UK is leading the way to protect and restore nature and biodiversity

This government understands what is at stake at the COP15 summit in Montreal this week, as policymakers gather to attempt to agree the Global Biodiversity Framework.

19 Oct 2022 Environment

Protecting and restoring nature is key to reach our net zero targets

Yesterday Zero Hour launched their latest report, Net Zero: The Ambition Gap. This landmark guide sets out in clear, concise terms why the United Kingdom must up its ambition if we’re serious about limiting global heating to 1.5C and pulling back from dangerous tipping points.

How The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is continuing to unite a community in Leeds

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23 Aug 2022 Environment

How The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is continuing to unite a community in Leeds

Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee played a major role in bringing us back together following the Covid-19 pandemic. Thanks to National Lottery players Good Causes from across the UK were able to apply for a share of £22 million of National Lottery funding committed to the Platinum Jubilee across community, arts, sport and environmental initiatives to mark the milestone. Hundreds of grants were made to organisations the length and breadth of the UK, including to Friends of Skelton Grange in Leeds, which was awarded funding for its ‘Queen of Spades’ Platinum Jubilee project.

24 May 2022 Environment

The COP15 global biodiversity summit must deliver for wildlife and people

More than ever, in a global cost of living crisis, delivering for nature requires social and economic justice. Labour has always been clear on this principle.

18 Jan 2022 Environment

Tree Planting Programme Is Vital To Tackling Climate Crisis

Nature based solutions have become a crucial weapon in the fight against the climate crisis in the wake of COP26.

Quarries and Nature: Celebrating a 50 year success story

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15 Dec 2021 Environment

Quarries and Nature: Celebrating a 50 year success story

Across all corners of the UK, restored quarries are playing their part on biodiversity enhancement and wildlife protection.

10 Nov 2021 Environment

Conservationists Say Boris Johnson's 'Build Back Beaver' Plans Must Go Beyond Punchlines

Boris Johnson wants to Build Back Beaver, but conservationists say the UK’s policy must go beyond punchlines if they want to stop a climate disaster.

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28 Sep 2021 Environment

Quarries & Nature 2021 - 11am, Wednesday 13 October 2021 – Industry showcases its contribution to nature and biodiversity

MPA’s Quarries & Nature 2021 will take the form of an hour long online showcase of the great work that the industry has delivered over the last 50 years, celebrating the scale and diversity of the restoration, biodiversity and conservation work undertaken by members.

26 Jul 2021 Environment

Good COP, bad COP? How Britain can lead the way on global nature protection

A gulf exists between the urgency and importance of halting biodiversity losses, restoring nature and the amount of actual efforts being made to do so. COP15 is a crucial moment to turn the tide.

08 Jun 2021 Environment

Britain can lead the way in restoring our oceans by strengthening our network of protected areas

Globally our oceans are at a tipping point. To reverse this we must establish fully protected, no catch zones to give our marine wildlife space to recover.

14 May 2021 Environment

Environment Bill must commit to reverse nature loss by 2030

Committing to reverse nature loss by 2030 is an opportunity for us to show environmental leadership by becoming the first country to set an ambitious legally-binding target for nature’s recovery.

Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary

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11 May 2021 Environment

Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary

When the first lockdown exacerbated Wanda Mayer’s anxiety and caused her to have a series of panic attacks, she knew exactly where to go: the allotment she calls her ‘haven’. Thanks to National Lottery Funding, projects have been bringing communities together, and supporting mental health.

11 May 2021 Environment

We can prevent and tackle mental-ill health through green social prescribing

There is no doubt the past year has been tough for many of us, but together we have shown great resilience in the face of uncertainty. This mental health awareness week, the government is building on our commitment to transform mental health services.