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Donor Joint Statement announced at biodiversity summit sets out billions from international community to protect and restore nature
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Natural England study reviews carbon storage impact from England’s habitats, including native woodlands, saltmarshes, grasslands, heathlands and peatlands.
A new annual celebration has launched to highlight England’s National Nature Reserves and the critical role they play in combatting climate change, boosting nature recovery, and preserving endangered species.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued words to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023.
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the government has announced the renaming of the England Coast Path, the creation of a King’s Series of National Nature Reserves, and new Coronation Woods.
Agreement reached by almost 200 countries at the UN biodiversity summit, COP15, in Canada.
Over 99,000 hectares of England to be dedicated to supporting wildlife and nature for people to enjoy
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency and interim Chair of the Green Finance Institute | UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment Annual Forum at The Institution of Civil Engineers | 4 July 2022
The United Kingdom Government is set to lead a coalition of high ambition countries in crucial UN talks with the aim of halting species extinctions and biodiversity loss
Environment Secretary George Eustice delivers speech at an online event hosted by The Wildlife Trusts
Natural England's vision for the next five years seeks to help all children, wherever they live, to enjoy the benefits of a thriving natural environment.
Five UK statutory nature agencies call on all parts of society for greater action and investment in nature now.
On 20 June 2023, the Environment Secretary delivered a speech at a Wildlife Trusts event on the importance of nature recovery and biodiversity.
Environment Secretary makes landmark speech, outlining plans to protect and restore nature, tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and help deliver Net Zero by 2050.
Government launches new multi-million pound fund to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats.
Government launches consultation into a new nature mapping plan for local communities
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey sets out UK support to protect the world’s oceans and natural habitats, and Government pledges £30 million to the Big Nature Impact Fund
Addressing the twin challenges of carbon emissions and biodiversity loss requires political will and leadership. Ambitious commitments must be made.
Natural England has released its 2021/22 Action Plan to help the nation build back greener in the year ahead.
Demonstrating principles and practices of engineering with nature with case study examples.
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