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The myth: The Daily Telegraph reported that the Law Commission’s review of wildlife legislation will lead to changes that: Make it easier…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
World leaders attending the summit on sustainable development approved the agreements drawn up earlier in the week following negotiations by 193 countries.
To celebrate the success of the UK's Darwin Initiative, a flagship international wildlife and conservation programme, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced another £7.5 million to fund further projects, w…
The Government never had any intention to change the protection that National Parks have in the planning system.
The 2012 statistics on biodiversity indicators have been published today.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has launched a video to promote its Breathing Planet Campaign.
Myth Bust: Reports that Defra is proposing to cull buzzards
In three months’ time, the world will meet at the Rio +20 summit.
The Review focused on the processes within the Directives that most affect businesses.
The temporary suspension of trade in 'artistic items' will mean nearly all future applications for the export of rhino horn will be refused.
Secretary of State’s speech at the Darwin Initiative 20th anniversary event.
The UK Government is giving £8.5 million to a total of 33 new projects under Defra's Darwin Initiative.
New nature zones covering hundreds of thousands of hectares are to be set up across England, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman revealed today.
The UK wants to see Rio+20 drive action on Sustainable Development Goals.
Secretary of State’s speech on the UK aims for Rio+20.
This new fund cements the UK's commitment to leading the way in international conservation.
Farmers and rural communities across England are set to benefit from nearly £100,000 to reduce the risk of flooding, maintain farmland and create…
Secretary of State’s speech at the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders UK event.
Defra has published latest statistics on bird populations.
The analysis will focus on the obligations in the legislation which affect the authorisation process for proposed development.
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