Nature

Publishing the Environmental Improvement Plan - turning ambition into action for nature

image of a stream surrounding by trees

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 …

A new era for nature: first co-created Overseas Territories Biodiversity Strategy

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seals sleeping on a bed of grass with mountains in the background

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.

COP30 and Nature: a moment for vision and scale

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aerial shot of a forest canopy

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 …

Projects for Nature celebrates a major step towards mobilising private finance into nature 

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Following the success of the Projects for Nature pilot, which saw private sector companies award more than £700,000 to nature recovery projects across England, we are delighted to announce the next chapter of programme with SpaceHive leading the platform. Read this post to find out more on this next chapter.

Nature by the numbers: what the 2025 Biodiversity Finance Trends Dashboard reveals

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Picture of a mangrove which has two sections - an underwater section and above water, featuring wildlife and trees

Yesterday at the UK’s Pre-COP event at the Natural History Museum, Defra’s Secretary of State, Rt Hon Emma Reynolds launched the 2025 Biodiversity Finance Trends Dashboard, which tracks global progress against biodiversity finance targets, as part of efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss as set out under the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). …

The Protected Landscapes Partnership: working together for nature, people and climate 

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yellow and green fields with many clouds watching over them.

Our Protected Landscapes aren’t just lines on a map or signs at the side of the road. Each Protected Landscape has a dedicated team behind it who are experts in their local area and both national and international collaboration. In this post, find out more about the Protected Landscapes Partnership and how you can get …