Wildlife and Countryside Link
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Wildlife and Countryside Link represents 83 organisations working together to support & enjoy the natural environment #RestoreNatureNow
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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…
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
#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