The loss of biodiversity across the globe is a major contributing factor to climate change, and the need to protect and restore it will play a pivotal role in limiting global warming to 1.5°C, as per … [Read more...] about The ever growing need to protect and restore biodiversity across the globe
A tough 24 hours for nature (incl. BNG delay)
Nature in the UK has been in the news a lot this week – yesterday, the apparent deliberate vandalism of a sycamore tree on Hadrian's Wall has been the lead-story for many news outlets, and yesterday a … [Read more...] about A tough 24 hours for nature (incl. BNG delay)
Environmental law in 2023 – Key areas to follow
The outcomes of COP27 and the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) saw 2022 close with a number of environmental successes. One of these was the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan, with a … [Read more...] about Environmental law in 2023 – Key areas to follow
Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment
Today is Biodiversity Day at COP27 in Sharm el–Sheikh. When people talk about climate change, there is understandably great attention on reducing greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, in … [Read more...] about Building back biodiversity – Protecting the natural environment
What will be the focus of COP26?
When the 26th UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP26) kicks off at the end of this month, politicians, policy makers, activists and business people will … [Read more...] about What will be the focus of COP26?