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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace at the American Enterprise Institute on the importance of alliances and shared values in tackling new threats.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Applications open to deliver four ‘green social prescribing’ pilots as part of a £4.27 million project to improve mental health and wellbeing in communities hardest hit by coronavirus.
The Environment Agency is taking action to protect wildlife and the environment while the North East is experiencing prolonged dry weather.
Important flower-rich grasslands in Luton gain national protection through SSSI designation.
Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, to the Whitehall and Industry Group on 16 March 2021
The future of the Calstock wetlands is assured for the next 20 years as Natural England has granted a Countryside Stewardship to the Tamar Community Trust (TCT).
Unlimited fines and prison sentences for those felling trees without a licence to be introduced
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The scheme at Ormesby Beck will improve the area’s resilience to the changing climate and provide a richer environment for residents and nature.
British Ambassador to Egypt H.E. Sir Geoffrey Adams and Ambassador of Italy to Egypt H.E. Giampaolo Cantini jointly penned an op-ed on hosting COP26.
HRH The Prince of Wales and NE Chair, Tony Juniper, attend the release of Eurasian curlews at Sandringham Estate.
Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head receive highest level of protection for marine habitats and species.
Environment Agency funding sees eels, bullheads and brook lamprey back in England's rainforest.
The Environment Agency is taking action as parts of the region experience periods of prolonged dry weather.
Natural England’s decision means better protection for rare and endangered wild birds and plants that live in and by the lakes.
The aim of the White Paper is to set out a clear framework for protecting and enhancing the things that nature gives us for free.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Natural England has launched a new scheme in Cumbria to help conserve local populations of great crested newts while promoting sustainable development.
Remarks by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Environment, 9 March 2022.
A consultation on conservation covenants, voluntary agreements to protect nature, has been launched by the government.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
It will be used to create solutions to address species decline in England, research and to invest in wildlife habitat restoration and creation.
Environment Agency reports Arctic Charr brought back from brink of extinction following restoration project.
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