Government is pressing ahead with the badger cull despite no clear evidence that it’s effective in controlling Bovine TB🦡

We’re calling for a more humane approach to support farmers, using vaccination & control measures for cattle🐄

Read more👇

wcl.org.uk/docs/WCL_Respo…

Across the country, people are making swaps every day to help create a safer, greener future.

This #GreatBigGreenWeek , let’s #SwapTogether for good 💚

Share your swap on social media using the hashtag #SwapTogether or add it directly to the website ➡️ greatbiggreenweek.com/take-action/sw…

We joined the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling because we can no longer stand by & allow further damage to our ocean & climate to be caused by new fossil fuel projects🛢️

Will you help us?

📨 Email your MP to demand no new oil in UK waters: bit.ly/3SubqfV

100+ nature & climate groups are calling on politicians to #RestoreNatureNow

Will you join them at the peaceful march in London on 22 June to stand up for nature?

We're calling on everyone to join us & send a clear message to politicians📢

Read more👇

restorenaturenow.com

A marigold medal to Hampton Court for showcasing peat-free horticulture🥇

Government has promised to ban sale of horticultural peat products ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’

We need political will to make it happen before end of this parliament⌛️

theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

More and more councils are embracing Plantlife's #NoMowMay this year for the benefit of wild plants, the local community & the climate🌎

Read more in our press release
👉 bit.ly/3MVAv1I

Sandeels support struggling birds like Puffins & boost important fish species like Haddock🐟

Protecting them was a world-leading first for nature taken by the UK👍

Nature groups are backing Defra UK pressing ahead in face of opposition from the EU👇

wcl.org.uk/nature-chariti…

#BugsMatter #CitizenScience survey shows further decreases in UK insect numbers

🪰The troubling extent of #InsectDeclines in the UK has been highlighted once again by the 2023 Bugs Matter citizen science survey published today.

ℹ️ Read the full story 👇
buglife.org.uk/news/bugs-matt…

‼️ Our #rivers are in crisis. Help restore them this May by collecting data with The Rivers Trust's #BigRiverWatch !

It's simple:

1⃣Download the free app
2⃣Visit your local river stretch
3⃣Fill in a short survey about what you see

👉 theriverstrust.org/take-action/th…

We are disappointed by news that the UK's #DepositReturnScheme will be delayed, and exclude glass.

Littered glass starts fires and harms people and pets. That's why 78% of people want to see it included in a deposit return scheme.

Read more: theguardian.com/environment/20…

Good to see Steve Reed recognise that the next Government must redouble action to halt wildlife decline, with a promise Labour would do it.

Hints here about policies, but lots left unsaid. We'll need much more detail ahead of the election, please.

theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

We were joined by #NewtoNature trainees and environmental sector reps at an event to recognise the importance of accessible pathways for young people wanting to pursue a green career.

Read about the event 👉 groundwork.org.uk/news-groundwor…

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

How do we address the health, environmental & animal welfare consequences of growing dependence on ultra-processed food? 🍔

Read more on our blog by Rob Percival of Soil Association, on how a change to whole foods from nature-friendly farms is key👇

wcl.org.uk/ultra-processe…

The #RestoreNatureNow march is front page news for First News. Nature doesn’t have a voice but kids do!
Chris Packham WWF UK The Climate Coalition RSPB Learning RSPB National Trust WWT Woodland Trust🌳 The Wildlife Trusts Rewilding Britain Extinction Rebellion London 🌍 Wildlife and Countryside Link

The Green Finance Institute has today published analysis showing the impact that nature loss could have on UK economy🪙

With estimates reaching a 12% loss to GDP in the years ahead it's clear that the economic impacts of nature loss cannot be ignored📉

Read more👇

theguardian.com/environment/20…

🗓️22nd June - join us in London to call on politicians to #RestoreNatureNow

With 1 in 6 species at risk of being lost from our shores, the time for action is now🚨

Read more via Emily Beament👇

independent.co.uk/climate-change…

Extraordinary work by the Green Finance Institute today shows that damage to nature is slowing the UK economy and could lead to a 12% reduction in GDP - that's £150-£300bn - as early as the 2030s.

All political parties serious about the economy must invest and regulate to #RestoreNatureNow .

Elections next week will see 39 Police & Crime Commissioners elected to oversee local police forces.

In a new blog, Link’s Matt Browne sets out how PCC’s can step up the fight against wildlife crime, to better protect nature and people 🦊

wcl.org.uk/police-and-cri…

Wildlife & climate campaigners are uniting for the biggest ever UK gathering for nature & climate and to encourage all political parties to take action to 'Restore Nature Now'.

JOIN US: on Sat 22 June at midday as we march from Park Lane to Parliament Sq.

#HereComesEveryone

🗓️ On 22nd June at 12pm we’re joining the #RestoreNatureNow march - this is a peaceful demonstration in London to tell politicians that nature can be saved, but they must take action NOW.

🦔 Everyone’s welcome - find out more & pledge your support here ow.ly/4B4w50RmYF0