Today the BBNJ Bill received Royal Assent, and is now an Act, which brings us another step closer towards the UK ratifying the Agreement. Read this post to find out more about what this means.
For 70 years, National Landscapes have delivered for nature and communities through collaboration and stewardship. They are spaces where people and nature thrive together, providing vital ecosystem services that sustain economies, tourism, wildlife, and recreation. I’m Hannah Wilcox-Brooke, Head of Nature based solutions at the National Landscapes Association, and in this post I’m excited to tell you about some of our work.
Last week, the UK hosted IPBES12 in Manchester, bringing together the world's leading scientists and policymakers to tackle one of the defining challenges of our time – halting the loss of nature. It proved to be the largest IPBES meeting ever, with over 900 delegates attending in person. Read this post to find out more on Ruth …
In November 2024 at COP29, we shared the 20 projects we'd funded through the first round of our Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme. Today, we're delighted to be back with an update that we're building on first round success and awarding £14 million to community projects through the second funding round.
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.
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 …