We drained Britain dry. Now we are watching it burn
Britain faces summers of extreme heat, drought and wildfires. The solution to help us adapt is more nature - not less.
Blog: Climate change
Amy Lewis
Blog
Why is it so hot? A look at heatwaves – and how nature can help us cope
It’s felt like a year of heatwaves already – and we’re only in July. Zoe Quiroz Cullen, Head of Climate and International Policy, explores why these heatwaves are happening and how nature can help…
Hope and opportunity: how nature can be supported to adapt to climate change
Supporting nature can help address many climate change challenges, and the time to act is now. Today, the Climate Change Committee have released their urgent recommendations for UK Government.…
Empty shelves and sodden fields: it’s time we all stepped up to the plate
In recent weeks, the food industry has had a stark wake-up call – the nature and climate crisis is hitting our fields, our wallets, and our shelves. This is no longer a future prospect, but a very…
What is COP30?
Eleanor Johnston, Climate Change Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, explains what COP30 is, and what we can expect...
Climate overshoot: How can nature help?
Rob Stoneman, Director of Landscape Recovery, reports on insights from IUCN World Conservation Congress. Let’s dive into climate overshoot…
Taking forward the international agenda for The Wildlife Trusts
After five years at Manx Wildlife Trust as Chief Executive, Leigh Morris has moved into the brand new position of International Director for The Wildlife Trusts. Leigh shares with us his…
What are net zero pathways, and why are they needed?
Achieving net zero is essential to combating climate change. Eleanor Johnston (Climate Change Manager) explains what a net zero pathway is and gives an insight into the work The Wildlife Trusts…
Survey suggests pollution, land use change and flooding are a public concern for nature, but worry about sea level rise also surges for younger people
Climate change is threatening our natural world and adapting to its impacts is extremely important. Eleanor Johnston (Climate Change Manager) talks through some recent findings on public…
A review of The Climate Change Committee's Seventh Budget Advice from a land and nature lens
There is a lot to applaud in the Climate Change Committee’s seventh carbon budget advice to the UK Government, which is out today. But some key gaps remain on nature and resilience; director of…