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Nature and business are not at war

Published on: 20 October 2022

As accusations fly that environmental groups are part of an "anti-growth coalition", Kit Stoner (CEO of Bat Conservation Trust) highlights how nature and business are not at war, and how companies like Vistry Group are proud to partner with conservation organisations to work towards shared environmental goals.

As the cost of living crisis hits, the Government must cut the cost of sustainable packaging

Published on: 18 October 2022

Paddlers’ Code will help people enjoy and protect our waterways

Published on: 18 October 2022

The three pillars of success needed for Defra's farming review

Published on: 12 October 2022

After Defra announced that it is reviewing farming policy, Hannah Conway, Policy Officer at Wildlife & Countryside Link sets out how high ambition, ample investment and robust regulation will be key to its success

When will the UK governments roll out fishing vessel monitoring given the benefits for wildlife, fishers and the consumer?

Published on: 6 October 2022

WWF policy advisor Mario Ray explores how applying technology known as Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) with cameras on fishing vessels would be a win-win-win for wildlife, fishers and the consumer.

Let’s wake up and act on water efficiency

Published on: 5 October 2022

Jo Osborn, Policy and Projects Manager at Waterwise, discusses the launch of the new water efficiency strategy, setting a vision of ‘A UK in which all people, homes and organisations are water-efficient’.

Local Nature Recovery Strategies: We will reap what we sow

Published on: 7 September 2022

Plantlife's Meg Griffiths highlights what needs to be done to ensure that the upcoming Local Nature Recovery Strategies are a success.

The Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan: A missed opportunity to truly recover our waterways

Published on: 31 August 2022

Link's Matt Browne & Ellie Ward highlight the shortfalls in the Government's the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan.

Levelling Up National Parks and AONBs

Published on: 24 August 2022

Rose O'Neill of Campaign for National Parks and David Hampson of RSPB write on the opportunity to deliver crucial improvements to National Parks and AONBs through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.

Woodcocks need our help

Published on: 23 August 2022

Environmentalist Lucy Lapwing makes the case for shorter season for shooting woodcock, to help declining populations recover.