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Can a new ‘nature envoy’ bring UK wildlife back from the brink?

The news comes as the COP16 biodiversity conference kicks off in Colombia.

Nature

COP16: Pressure mounts on EU as biodiversity summit kicks off

The world is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, according to UNEP. Can COP16 reverse imperilled species’ fortunes?

Europe News

Governments back delay to anti-deforestation law

A one-year postponement of new rules barring access to the EU market for goods linked to forest clearance moved a step closer today with EU diplomats endorsing the proposal tabled by the European Commission this month in a dramatic U-turn.

Nature

EU must push farmers towards sustainable farming, says WWF

WWF explains how the EU can tighten its wildlife-protecting policies in a critical five-year window for action.

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Nature

‘Extinct’ wild cattle to be reintroduced to Scottish Highlands

A rewilding project aims to reintroduce tauros to the Scottish Highlands, with benefits for the climate and biodiversity.

Green News

EU claims to be ‘on track’ with global biodiversity pledge

The European Union’s chief negotiator on a United Nations compact to reverse biodiversity loss denies postponement of anti-deforestation law undermines credibility just weeks ahead of crunch summit in Colombia.

Green News

NGOs target new Commission with launch of ‘Blue Manifesto’

With a European Oceans Pact in the pipeline and a new Fisheries and Oceans Commissioner set to take office later this year, green groups have set out their demands for the next EU executive.

Nature

Wolves in crosshairs as EU governments agree to more hunting and culls

Nature conservationists have denounced as ‘shameful’ a back-room agreement that saw all but two EU governments acquiesce to a European Commission proposal to ease protection for Europe’s burgeoning wolf populations.

Nature

Why did the Swiss public vote against more green space?

In this weekend's referendum, 63 per cent of voters said no to more money for the wild and wildlife.

Switzerland

Referendum rejects plan to boost Switzerland's biodiversity

Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland's biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive.

Nature

Galápagos plants are facing ‘drastic’ conditions under climate change

Native prickly pear and lava cactus have a very narrow distribution on the Galápagos, making their recovery vital.

Smart Regions

D-Day centre combines eco-tourism with commemoration

In partnership with the European Commission

The Juno Beach Centre in northern France honours thousands of British and Canadian soldiers while offering visitors an eco-friendly and immersive experience.

Green News

Von der Leyen moots market-based system to avert ecosystem collapse

The European Commission is considering a market-based system to encourage farmers and industry to conserve nature and restore lost biodiversity by putting a price on ecosystems.

Green News

Lower energy costs would boost green transition and economy: EU report

The landmark Draghi report says the green energy transition is key to saving Europe's economy.

Green News

Ecuadorians demand government honour vote to stop Amazon oil drilling

Supporters were jubilant last year when almost 60 per cent of voters supported the referendum on ending drilling.

Nature

Population growth will push humans into wildlife habitats, study says

Predicting where this overlap will cause problems is part of the solution to avoiding conflict.

Eco-Innovation

No Patents on Seeds: Europe’s small farmers are battling privatisation

A silent battle is brewing over the control of our food supply's very foundation: seeds.

Eco-Innovation

Can de-extinction companies help solve the biodiversity crisis?

De-extinction tech has an ‘amazing halo effect’, Colossal’s co-founder says.

Nature

Amazon deforestation in Brazil down to lowest level since 2016

But environmental activists say the country's Cerrado savannah has become a ‘sacrificed biome’.

Nature

Europe's heathlands are under threat from rising temperatures

Heathlands are critical stopping off places for birds crossing Europe.