The nature crisis is not just an environmental problem. It's an economic problem, a social problem and a national security problem. For too long nature hasn't been a priority, but investing in it now is investing in all our futures. RSPB CEO Beccy Speight explains 👇 labourlist.org/2026/07/a-ne...

'The new Chancellor can define a new economics, with nature at its core' - LabourList

Investing in nature now is investing in all our futures. And by doing so, it will deliver a more equal, fair and prosperous country.

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The Prime Minister, @andyburnham.bsky.social, has spoken about being honest about the challenges we face. So, as we welcome our new Prime Minister and cabinet, let's start there: Nature is disappearing. The climate crisis is accelerating. The UK cannot thrive while both continue unchecked.

Imagine waiting six years for a plan to protect nature… …to find it barely mentions protected nature. 👇

It was great to hear the Secretary of State at Groundswell talking about how nature and profitability in farming go hand in hand - we couldn’t agree more!

On Wednesday 24 June in London, hundreds of people will meet their MPs to speak up for the wildlife and wild places they care about. There’s never been a more critical time to stand up and take action. Find out more, and be part of the Wonder, Loss & Action lobby: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

The consequences of bycatch are devastating. Seabirds, porpoises, seals, sharks and other wildlife are accidentally caught in fishing gear intended to catch other species, often suffering injury, drowning or slow deaths. The shocking reality? Bycatch is avoidable.

Biodiversity Net Gain is designed to ensure that nature is restored alongside the delivery of new developments. But in practice it isn't delivering what it should or could.

The Government is considering planning loopholes that could strip nature from England’s most deprived communities. ❌

Great to present the RSPB’s Patterns of Persecution report in Westminster yesterday, hosted by Curlew Champion @joemorrismp.bsky.social The message was clear: England needs a licensing system for gamebird shooting to protect our birds of prey. www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wi...

Happy #WorldPeatlandsDay! 😍

Swifts need your help! It’s officially breeding season for swifts, and there’s a few things you can do to help them, including help mapping their nesting locations. We have a full guide here: www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...

Today was a missed opportunity for nature. The UK Government has to do more.

Nature’s decline isn’t inevitable - it’s a political choice. With the UK Government setting its political agenda in the King’s Speech tomorrow, this is the chance to change course and build a future where nature can thrive. Read our new report, Nature on the Edge 👇 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Sir David Attenborough… on your 100th birthday, we thank you. For a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with such grace and wonder. Generations have fallen in love with nature because of you. Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉

I’ve just sent my MP a Postcard from Nature, sharing why my local spot means so much to me and why it needs protecting! share.rspb.org.uk/s/?c=ll&i1=u...

Send a Postcard from Nature!

Nature in your neighbourhood needs some love. Send your MP a postcard from your favourite nature spot - that place that brings you your daily joy - and let them know why its important they need to pro...

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The oak you’ve known for years, the patch of grass suddenly alive with bluebells, or the shortcut where traffic fades into birdsong... Local nature brings everyday joy. With big decisions ahead, MPs need to hear why it matters. Send your Postcard from Nature: action.rspb.org.uk/page/189621/... 💌

Happy #WorldCurlewDay! With their haunting call and wild beauty it’s the day to shine a light on an amazing species in real trouble. We joined MPs and Lords today to celebrate the new UK Curlew Action Plan.

The UK Govt has announced £90m for species recovery. England’s most threatened wildlife needs urgent action so it's an important step, though further cross-cutting action is needed for the UK Govt to hit its own recovery goals 👇 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England

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The ban on poisonous lead ammunition in outdoor shooting is law! Thank you to the thousands who spoke up. We’ve thrown wildlife a lifeline. Now, 100,000 waterbirds will be saved every single year. When we raise our voices together - we make change happen 👇 www.wwt.org.uk/about-us/new...

Time is almost up for toxic lead ammunition

Legislation to ban poisonous lead ammunition comes into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 April 2026.

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Great to see coordinated proposals from Westminster, Scottish and Welsh govts for stronger restrictions on shooting rare and Red-listed birds including Pochards, Goldeneyes and Woodcocks. UK-wide, joined up action will be critical for their recovery. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Shooting restricted for six British wild birds to halt population decline

Woodcocks and pochard, pintail and goldeneye ducks among threatened species protected by proposals

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England’s land is under pressure. Nature, farming, homes, energy and transport are all competing for the same finite space. The Land Use Framework announced by the UK Government today is England’s chance to start making long-term, strategic decisions that are good for everyone.

Thank you to the thousands who spoke up! Your voices helped avoid a disaster for nature - but there's still more to do.

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Today, the Government stepped back from the most damaging recommendations that threatened to gut the laws protecting our most precious places for nature. With wildlife already in crisis, anything else would have been reckless. But avoiding the worst is not enough. Nature needs ambitious action.

Today we gathered outside SSE's Glasgow office to urge them to stop the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm. Together we delivered a petition signed by 12,500 people opposing this damaging project. @seabirdcentre.bsky.social @n-t-s.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social

Another report, the same story – but louder. We're way off track. With just four years left until 2030, the UK’s Seventh National Report shows we’re failing 19 out of 23 nature targets. It’s more proof that progress simply isn’t keeping pace with reality 👇 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

How do we turn the tide for the UK’s seas? After 5 years of collaboration between industry, charities, government and experts, a new report the RSPB has helped develop lays out a blueprint for how marine net gain can help achieve real recovery 👇 www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-...

Many MPs claim to care about nature. Tomorrow afternoon will be the test. On Tuesday 3rd March there will be a debate in Parliament on red lines for nature. We’ll be watching to see who shows up. Empty seats will say a lot. Tell us who you expect to see there tomorrow. 👇

A Westminster Hall debate on nature has been announced for tomorrow. Urge your MP to show up and speak out. Let’s make this a turning point so we can put nature at the heart of politics 👇 action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/...

Make this a turning point

Urge your MP to show up, speak out and stand up for nature at Tuesday's Westminster Hall debate. Let's put nature at the heart of politics.

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The Prime Minister is backing recommendations that could strip away vital nature protections and leave some of our most important wild places exposed to damaging development. Speak up and help stop this rollback before it starts 👇 action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/...

Stand up for our wild places!

The Prime Minister is backing proposals to weaken protections for our most important wild places by expanding the Fingleton Review’s recommendations. Help stop the rollback before it starts.

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The more people engage to save nature, the more we can do together to protect birds and other wildlife. The RACE Report highlights the need for greater representation in environmental action 👇 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Great news: governments from across the world signed off the first-ever global Business & Biodiversity Assessment at IPBES-12 in Manchester last week. This is a milestone moment. It makes it clear that businesses have a major role in delivering transformative change for nature and people 🧵