Politicians in the UK have made many big promises for nature, but the Westminster Government's own advisors agree: they're not doing enough to improve the natural world.
That’s why, ahead of the next General Election, over 80 environmental charities have joined forces to create a five-point plan for decision-makers. We want to see this reflected in all Party manifestos, to put a stop to nature’s decline.
Will you join us? Sign on to our open letter to Party leaders. Ask them to commit to including these five actions into their manifestos:
🏭 Make polluters pay
Business - from companies working in finance to retail to energy - all contribute to nature’s decline and should contribute to nature’s recovery.
🏞️ More space for nature
Just 3% of the land and 8% of English waters are properly protected for nature. We want rapid action to expand and improve protected areas, and ensure public land and National Parks can contribute more to recovery.
🤝 A National Nature Service
We want lots of helping hands if nature is to recover quickly and at scale: a 'National Nature Service' would create thousands of green jobs as well as a healthier society.
🌳 A right to a healthy environment
Limited access to nature and pollution in the air and water affects everyone’s health: An 'Environmental Rights' Bill would drive better decisions for nature and improve public health.
💰 A pay rise for nature
Farmers need greater support to help nature and manage over 70% of UK land - we want to see double the current budget for nature-friendly farming in future.
Read the Nature2030 proposals in full here.
Want to see a healthy environment, where polluters pay and there's more space for nature?
