Come work with Carla (and me!) in Parliament or in Bristol 👇

Carla Denyer@carladenyer.bsky.social · 8mo ago

🚨Hiring alert!🚨 I'm looking for three new staff members to join my brilliant team If you're passionate about creating the positive change this country needs, and think you'd be a great fit for any of the roles, find out more and apply Links below ⬇️

We asked @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, the minister for climate, why it's so important to restore the political consensus on environmental action. Here's what she said ⤵️

Wondering how environment groups rate Starmer's first year? This week's @green-alliance.org.uk podcast is for you I spoke to @shaunspiers1.bsky.social, @friends-earth.bsky.social + @nationaltrust.org.uk about Labour's triumphs, challenges and everything in between open.spotify.com/episode/39Ct...

One year of Labour: climate promises vs reality

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Next Weds thousands of people will head to Parliament to tell MPs to Act Now, Change Forever through bold action on climate & nature The Climate Coalition's Helen Meech wrote for @green-alliance.org.uk about why politicians must listen to those they meet 👇 greenallianceblog.org.uk/2025/07/02/w...

Why the mass lobby matters and why politicians should listen

This post is by Helen Meech, executive director, The Climate Coalition On 9 July, Westminster will witness something rare: thousands of people arriving not to shout from the sidelines, but to engag…

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"Pessimism is a luxury we cannot afford. Pessimism won't tackle the climate crisis" Excellent to hear big ambition and commitment for climate and nature action from Energy Secretary Ed Miliband at @green-alliance.org.uk's summer reception #GAevent

There's much to celebrate for the environment in today's spending review Money for sustainable farming, habitats & flooding has been protected. This is key to building a more resilient country that can withstand threats to food, communities & livelihoods posed by an increasingly volatile climate

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Response from @shaunspiers1.bsky.social, executive director, to today's spending review ⤵️

This is what farming with climate change looks like After the second worst harvest on record in 2024, farmers in England have had record breaking rain in September, followed very little rain and record breaking sun & heat in March & April Good for berries I guess, less good for lots of others!

"Increasing consumption of plant-based food and eating less meat would cut costs to the NHS", says @jimdickson.bsky.social Great to be talking to MPs w/ @green-alliance.org.uk, @gfi.org & @foodfoundation.bsky.social about how sustainable diets can improve health, boost growth & meet green goals

Last month, Defra abruptly paused applications to the sustainable farming incentive scheme, leaving farmers without funding options to support land management and nature restoration. @lucypegg.bsky.social, senior political adviser, discussed the routes ahead with @climatecentreuk.bsky.social:

Climate Centre@climatecentreuk.bsky.social · last yr.

The government has abruptly closed new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme, saying it had hit capacity-leaving a lot of farmers in the lurch. We visited Horncastle Farm near Wakefield to see how this could affect their nature-friendly approach to farming. youtu.be/Hl_USH1eF3k

Farmers and environmentalists alike know the farming budget is key to UK security & stability @green-alliance.org.uk asked the Chancellor to protect this funding alongside 50+ orgs, including the NFU, @nationaltrust.bsky.social & @rspb.bsky.social www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Rachel Reeves risks 'hammer blow' to food security and nature

Nature could be in the firing line as Chancellor Rachel Reeves gives her spring statement in the Commons on Wednesday.

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Farmers have a critical role to play in building a resilient food system in the face of global instability. But they need to have certainty and clarity on future funding If Ministers want value for money, the obvious next step is to re-open Higher Tier Countryside Stewardship and Landscape Recovery

Green Alliance@green-alliance.org.uk · 2y ago

Yesterday, #Defra abruptly announced that funding from the Sustainable Farming Incentive has dried up. This was the only open Environmental Land Management scheme, creating an uncertain landscape for those feeding the nation and looking after our landscapes and critical habitats. 1/3

statistic of the day: approving the expansion of Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick airports would wipe out ALL the benefits of the government’s 2030 "clean power" target within five years of expanded operation, according to analysis by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp....

Airport expansion would wipe out carbon savings of government’s clean power plan

Claimed growth benefits of expansion don’t stack up and will create major climate damage

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"Restoring nature isn't an add on, it is absolutely central to sustainable food production" Fantastic to launch @green-alliance.org.uk's new report with Minister Daniel Zeichner this morning We've highlighted what farmers say they need next from govt to seize the opportunity of the agri transition

Every January, Oxford hosts two farming conferences: the mainstream Oxford Farming Conference and the newer Oxford Real Farming Conference, which focuses on transforming the food system. 👨‍🌾🌱 We attended both this year, and in this blog, @lucypegg.bsky.social writes on the lessons we learned:

Five things we learnt at the Oxford farming conferences

Early in January every year, Oxford hosts two farming conferences: the Oxford Farming Conference and the newer Oxford Real Farming Conference. Whilst the original conference is attended by the main…

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Last week the Environment Secretary gave us an early Christmas present... the announcement of plans for a food strategy 🎁🍽️ Here's what @green-alliance.org.uk believe that strategy much prioritise if its to get to grips with food poverty, farm incomes and the environmental impact of our diets 👇

Green Alliance@green-alliance.org.uk · 2y ago

Our food system is at a crossroads. The government’s new #FoodStrategy could tackle climate change, food poverty and fairness for farmers — all while boosting the economy 🌍💼 Read our four priorities to make this strategy a success:

Amazing to wrap up the Climate & Nature Leadership Programme last night 🥳 Since Sept, @environmentappg.bsky.social + @climateappg.bsky.social have given MPs and peers, new and returning, support to be environmental champions Pleased to have to have worked with a fab team on this exciting project!

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment@environmentappg.bsky.social · 2y ago

Last night we celebrated the end of our Climate & Nature Leadership Programme with @climateappg.bsky.social A delight to hear from @elpinchbeck.bsky.social, CEO of @thecccuk.bsky.social and Ruth Davis, the UK Special Representative for Nature Thanks to MPs, peers & partners for a great evening!

Fantastic to hear Environment Secretary Steve Reed announce plans for a UK-wide, cross-departmental food strategy today We need a joined up plan to reduce the impact of our diets on nature and climate - alongside equally urgent work on food poverty, food-related health issues, and more

Already squeezed by supply chains, we wont tackle water pollution by playing a blame game with farmers. Our briefing looks at what govt can do to rapidly make progress on one of their flagship commitments. Plenty of scope to raise private finance, & ensure costs fall on those most able to pay.

Green Alliance@green-alliance.org.uk · 2y ago

Agricultural water pollution is responsible for 40% of rivers failing to meet good ecological status. With water quality targets fast approaching, government must work with farmers to reduce this. Our briefing highlights ten steps government can take, starting now 👇

I wrote for @green-alliance.org.uk on the positives from the budget for nature-friendly farming - and what Steve Reed must do now to secure crucial long-term funding for the agri transition Proving Defra offers value for money, by bolstering regulation + ambition, will be key in the coming months 👇

Green Alliance@green-alliance.org.uk · 2y ago

In our latest blog, senior political adviser @lucypegg.bsky.social asks: can Defra prove that nature-friendly farming is value for money? greenallianceblog.org.uk/2024/11/13/c...

Excellent to speak to Green Party members last night about getting nature restoration back on track, alongside @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, Adrian Ramsay MP + Gareth Cunningham Such enthusiasm and determination for everything from making our food systems sustainable to the importance of COP29!

Productive morning speaking to MPs about how to be effective climate communicators 💪 From channeling your inner David Attenborough to using tangible local examples, comms experts Climate Outreach had excellent advice for our parliamentarians on how to speak to the public about green issues

Yet again we're waking up to bleak news and an election result that threatens every value we most prize Highly recommend @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social's Hope in the Dark as a reminder that solidarity, people power + an unrelenting belief that we deserve better are a proven path to a brighter future 🌞

Wow, I suddenly have a lot more followers on here👋 I work on nature and climate in UK politics @greenalliance.bsky.social, especially nature, food & farming I'm still figuring out how Bluesky works, but thanks to @isoutar.bsky.social for including me on his Women in Energy list!

With #COP16 underway, @greenalliance.bsky.social is spotlighting key issues from the talks in Cali I wrote about the *absolutely vital* need to tackle the climate & nature crises together. If we acknowledge this, solving one crisis helps us fix the other greenallianceblog.org.uk/2024/10/28/w...

We should recognise the interdependence between nature and climate

This blog is part of our COP16 miniseries, a collection of blogs spotlighting this year’s UN Biodiversity Conference. Right now, ministers and experts are meeting at COP16 in Columbia, or “nature c…

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I love today's @greenalliance.bsky.social blog on menstrual justice Stigma fuelled by misogyny and poverty are exacerbating the environmental impacts on the period products we use. This #EnvironmenstrualWeek let's commit to changing that 🩸 greenallianceblog.org.uk/2024/10/23/t...

The UK needs to talk about menstrual justice

Right now, 800 million people worldwide are on their period. One thing is true for all of them: their period is more than just a personal matter. This week is Environmenstrual Week, organised by th…

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The Daily Telegraph has been found to have misled readers about the impact of climate change on Britain's railways, following a ruling by the UK press’ self-regulating body Latest for @bylinetimes.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2024/10/21/t...

Telegraph Misled Readers on Climate Change Impact, rules Press Watchdog in Rare Slap-Down

Six-month battle sees Telegraph forced to correct an inaccurate article about the impact of climate change on rail delays

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A very busy day in parliament yesterday, hosting *two* Environment APPG events In the morning, was fantastic to hear Nature Minister Mary Creagh's plans for COP16 The UK plays a leading role at these negotiations, and MPs & peers asked vital q's on adaptation, finance and constituency engagement

Who's right about carbon capture and storage? Is it essential for the future of UK heavy industry or a bung for the oil & gas sector? The answer, as ever: it's complex. This Green Alliance blog sets out the pros & cons really clearly. greenallianceblog.org.uk/2024/09/18/i...

Is carbon capture and storage good or bad?

“We are in a unique position to lead the way on carbon capture technologies,” said Claire Coutinho, former secretary of state for energy security and net zero under the last government. She was spe…

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