Climate change position
The Wildlife Trusts' position on climate change, reflecting the views of all 46 Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.
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Things you can do about climate change
There are simple and easy things that we can all do to reduce our carbon footprint and make a big difference to the natural world.
Combatting the climate change crisis
We are in the middle of a climate and nature emergency, and the two are inextricably linked. Climate change is driving nature’s decline, and the loss of wildlife and wild places leaves us ill-equipped to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to change.
Natural solutions to climate change: grassland
Flower-rich meadows are not only a joy to behold but have a role storing carbon in their soils, making them a valuable player in helping to solve climate change.
Norfolk Folklore Society presents: Flora, fauna and folklore
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
A walk and storytelling event through NWT Sweet Briar Marshes exploring forgotten histories and wild folktales, for ages 16-25
The impact of climate change on the phytoplankton of the Wyre Estuary
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Dr Barry Kaye will give an illustrated talk on the impact of climate change on the phytoplankton of the Wyre Estuary.
Change how you travel
Reduce your travel emissions
Change what you eat
Eat more plant-based foods, reduce your food waste and buy local produce to shrink your environmental footprint.
Change your energy use
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
Natural solutions to climate change: woodlands
These leafy, magical wonderlands provide solace, homes for wildlife and soak up carbon from the atmosphere making them an important natural solution to the climate crisis.
Natural solutions to climate change: saltmarshes
Saltmarsh habitats are at risk - but they're essential in tackling the climate crisis.
Nutrient Policy: Fertile ground for change?
Today, Defra has announced a series of steps to assist farmers with the availability of fertilisers as disruption to global supply chains is dramatically increasing the costs of these products.…