The UK is at a pivotal moment as we progress towards 2030. 30by30 is not just an ambitious conservation goal. It’s the North Star that our collect support for Nature has been missing. This is a guest blog post written by Nicky O’Malley, CEO of non-profit 30x30 UK, which is aiming to mobilise business support …| Environment
In May 2024 we published, for the first time, 'Indicators for Species Abundance in England' as an official statistic in development. The all-species abundance indicator, once fully developed, will be used to track progress with meeting our statutory biodiversity targets. This blog post dives into how we're continuing to develop our species monitoring.| Environment
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). …| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
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 …| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
The recent publication of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight marks a major milestone in our collective mission to restore nature across England. They both showcase what can be achieved when local communities, experts and organisations work together to agree where action and investment in nature should be focused. Read this blog post to find out more.| Environment
There are two live public consultations on biodiversity net gain: one on nationally significant infrastructure projects, and one on how we can help smaller developers to deliver the policy. Find out how to share your views.| Environment
Getting more private sector investment into nature recovery is vital. Here's an update on how we're encouraging that, including a new call for evidence.| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
Nature is the bedrock of our entire way of life. We are deeply connected to nature through the beauty of our ever-changing seasons and our treasured wildlife, from puffins to hedgehogs. Healthy ecosystems make our food systems and water supplies …| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
On 1 June 2025, it will become illegal for businesses to sell or supply all single-use vapes. These include all ‘disposable’ vapes which are not refillable and use a battery which cannot be recharged. Read this post to find out how we got here and what this means for you.| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
Last week, a group of landowners – who collectively own 10% of England’s land – met to accelerate nature’s recovery. Read this post to find out more.| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
Sarah Adcock and David Jones, Senior Responsible Owners for Defra's Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme explain why building a picture of our natural assets and their benefits is the first, crucial step in protecting our environment.| defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk
