Growing Places: Mobilising private finance for local nature recovery
In our next COP17 blog post, Will writes about a new document to help connect private finance with the needs and opportunities of places across the UK.
Defra launches new research in the Amazon, Congo and Coral Triangle
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In the first of our blog posts on the 17th UN Biodiversity Conference, Dan McGonigle tells us about new research that will help shape practical action for nature.
OCEAN uplift: helping community-led ocean conservation grow and last
I’m Hannah Boyne. It has been my great pleasure to lead the Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme, part of the Blue Planet Fund, for the last three years. To date we have funded 34 programmes across 21 …
Species Survival Fund – delivering remarkable progress for nature across England
When I last wrote about the Species Survival Fund in 2024, we had just announced the 20 projects that would receive a share of £25million to help halt and reverse the decline in species abundance by preserving vital habitats. Two …
Don't spark disaster: changing public behaviour as UK wildfire risk grows
Nina tells us about the impact of wildfires on the North York Moors, and how her team are adapting their public communications to meet this evolving risk.
From community meadows to nature corridors: Local Nature Recovery Strategies in action
Discover how these community-owned plans are making a real difference, both locally and nationally.
Nature Restoration Fund: turning national ambition into practical action in Norfolk
The launch of the first Environmental Delivery Plan consultation by Natural England is about more than a new process. It is the first opportunity to test, in a real place and with the people who know it best, a new …
The countryside that shaped me – and why it matters to us all
This post has been written by one of the members of the Environment Blog team. We wish to share some of our own experiences with nature to encourage you to get outside and explore your local environment. Please feel free …
Biodiversity Net Gain for major infrastructure projects – new guidance
From 2 November 2026, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will become mandatory for new nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP) applications in England. Bringing BNG into the NSIP system is an important next step for nature. It will ensure that much needed major infrastructure …
The secret life of a suburban garden visitor
In this post learn more about hedgehogs and how you can help them.