nature

The government is looking to accelerate a nature recovery across the country that will support 2,500 jobs and contribute to its target of trebling tree planting

She will help bring the world’s attention to the importance of tackling climate change and the summit in her new role, in addition to raising awareness about the importance of climate action globally

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee claims a ‘clear and present danger’ exists to all life on Earth due to the loss of biodiversity and warns the government must take more action

Enough trees are set to be planted to cover 35 football pitches in the first year, after receiving £480k in funding from Defra’s Nature for Climate Fund

The Nature Restoration Fund will support both rural and urban projects, such as improving green active travel routes, natural flood management, wildlife corridors and greenspace for outdoor learning

Junction 9 expansion of the M3 will harm wildlife, say campaigners

Governments, financial institutions and businesses are being urged to overcome the investment gap by placing nature at the heart of economic decision-making in the future

The new tool is expected to make it easier for countries to measure nature’s ecosystems, such as forests and wetlands

It has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 under the guidance of the Science-Based Targets Initiative and invest in the regeneration of critical natural ecosystems

MPs suggest wider tax changes could offer a reset to design an economy fit for net zero Britain