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30by30

75th Anniversary of the National Parks Act: New legislation to ensure Protected Landscapes are fit for the future

Amber Inman, 16 December 2024 - 30by30, Access and engagement, Nature, Protected Landscapes, Wildlife

Today is the 75th anniversary of the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act. Read how the government is marking the occasion by empowering our Protected Landscapes.

England’s vision and criteria for 30by30 on land launched at COP16  

Danielle Rooke, 29 October 2024 - 30by30, Climate change, Land use, Nature

This week the UN Biodiversity Summit (CBD COP16) is taking place in Colombia. In this post, Danielle shares what the UK has announced at the conference to support ambition for nature recovery.

The Government announces new UK Special Representatives on Climate Change and Nature

Environment blog team, 20 September 2024 - 30by30, Climate change, Nature

It's been a big week for nature as two prominent Cabinet ministers delivered speeches on its importance; ahead of COP16. Read our post to find out the latest.

Working with stakeholders to finalise England's '30by30' criteria

Danielle Rooke, 25 July 2024 - 30by30, Land use, Nature

In this post, Senior Policy Advisor Danielle tells us how she's been working with stakeholders to finalise England's 30by30 criteria.

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