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Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (701+ words) Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience A new, smarter way of using Government-owned land will support nature recovery, climate adaptation and the resilience of public services under new plans set…...
UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with "13. 9 million investment
1+ week, 2+ day ago (769+ words) The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution. Ocean ecosystems will be protected and resilience increased in some of the world's most climate-vulnerable coastal communities thanks to "13. 9 million UK investment in…...
New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (598+ words) Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural worldamongthetopics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qualification. In a landmark moment for education, young people will soon be able togrow theknowledge andskillsthey need for future…...
UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala
2+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) The UK and local partners have completed a project to protect nature and support communities in western Guatemala. It was funded by the UK Government's Darwin Initiative. The total investment was over 6 million Guatemalan quetzales. The project was implemented by…...
His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work
4+ week, 20+ hour ago (400+ words) GOV. UK His Majesty the King visits APHA grey squirrel contraceptive work His Majesty the King visited APHA's Wildlife team in Yorkshire on Tuesday 26 May On Tuesday 26 May, His Majesty the King visited the York Biotech Campus in Sand Hutton…...
Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (463+ words) Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health The centre brings together scientists, vets, ecologists and pathologists working at the intersection of wildlife health, farm animal health, human health…...
Ancient Cornish moors gain National Nature Reserve status
4+ week, 2+ day ago (563+ words) A unique Cornish moorland landscape shaped by thousands of years of history becomes a National Nature Reserve for local people and visitors to enjoy Castle an Dinas (Credit: Cornwall Heritage Trust) The'Mid Cornwall Moors'is today (Wednesday 27 May) declared'the 14th'site in…...
Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (458+ words) 30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030 Precious wildlife habitat in our most important places for nature is set to'be'restored thanks to a new government'fund,'Nature Minister Mary Creagh announced today (Monday 25 May)." The'government'will invest30 million…...
Nature loss: an urgent financial risk
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (347+ words) GAD's Georgina Bedenham co-authors an industry report warning nature loss is a serious societal risk that should not be ignored by actuaries and institutions. A Government Actuary's Department (GAD) expert has co-authored a major new report which calls on actuaries,…...
UK supports Guatemala's plans for long-term conservation funding
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (216+ words) GOV. UK UK supports Guatemala's plans for long-term conservation funding Guatemala is working to develop long-term financing for conservation, following a technical exchange with Costa Rica in March 2026 supported by the UK Government's Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). The Nature Conservancy…...