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COP 16 reflections: Making the connection between global and local

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Biodiversity, Biodiversity Net Gain, Climate change, Environmental Improvement Plan, Natural England, Nature Recovery
Tony Juniper looks out over a balcony at the green tree canopy and wildlife beyond through his binoculars

Blog by Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England The extreme urgency of the climate and Nature emergency was brought home to us last week by the devastating flooding that struck Valencia, which provided a stark backdrop to the discussions …

Nature Connectedness: Creating a network of champions across Cumbria

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Connecting People with Nature, Countryside Code, Education, Landscapes and access, Mental health and wellbeing, Natural England, Nature Recovery, Parks, trails and nature reserves

There has been a significant decline in the amount of time children and young people spend playing outside, and alongside this we have seen declines in mental and physical health. Access to, and relationships with nature can play an important …

A high five for everyone driving Nature recovery – but we must not rest on our laurels

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Biodiversity, Climate change, Environment Act, Environmental Improvement Plan, Natural England, Nature Recovery Network, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Species recovery, Wildlife
Tony Juniper stands in a grassy field with lots of colourful wildflowers growing. A blue sky with white fluffy clouds hangs overhead.

Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England Today marks five years since I became Chair of Natural England, which seems to me an appropriate point at which to take stock of the important progress made towards recovering Nature in that …

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