On Boxing Day, the Government announced the first National River Walk: the Mersey Valley Way. Read this post to find out reflections from Defra policy advisor's Anna Glayzer on this project.
‘Recycle, the possibilities are endless’ as the old adverts used to tell us. By sending your used metal cans, glass bottles and cardboard boxes for recycling, these materials can be turned into valuable new items and kept out of landfill, helping to protect our environment. For many households in the United Kingdom, recycling these kinds of …
Today we’ve published the Nature Restoration Fund Implementation Plan. This post provides an overview of how the Nature Restoration Fund will work for nature markets and the wider sector.
Today, we’ve launched the new Marine Recovery Fund, creating a mutually beneficial partnership between clean energy development and environmental protection. Offshore wind development does not have to come at the expense of nature. Read this post to find out more.
Yesterday the government launched a major consultation on planning reform – building on our amends last year this will be the most fundamental rewrite of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) since its introduction over a decade ago. These reforms will create a clearer, more rules-based planning system, where developments that meet requirements can move forward with greater certainty. …
Today, a major milestone for the programme has been announced – the first release of Analysis Ready Data from the UK’s largest ever field surveys have been published. The NCEA programme is all about turbocharging nature's recovery through delivering robust and up to date evidence on the terrestrial and freshwater environment. Read this blog post to find out more.
We have published (1 December) our revised Environmental Improvement Plan – a clear roadmap for restoring nature. The previous plan lacked the rigour and detail to turn intent into impact. This government is determined to put that right. Our revised …
From lush, misty cloud forests to snow-dusted mountains, the UK Overseas Territories are spread across all seven major oceans and seas. As members of one British family, the UK government shares responsibility for supporting the conservation of their vast diversity of species, habitats and ecosystems. Today marks an important milestone in the UK’s relationship with its Overseas Territories, as we launch the new UK Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy. Read this post to find out more.
National Tree Week marks the opening of the tree planting season, and this year there is substantial progress to report. The theme, "A Future Filled with Trees," reflects our commitment to creating lasting environmental change. Communities across England will come together during National Tree Week to plant, protect, and celebrate trees that will stand for …
COP30 was always going to be a landmark for nature, set against the backdrop of the Amazon river in Belém, the gateway to the world’s largest tropical forest. But beyond the ‘COP in the forest’ headlines, two things made this summit pivotal for those committed to protecting and restoring critical ecosystems. Read this post to find …