UK falling behind EU pesticide standards October 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Soil, Water […] UK falling behind EU pesticide standards Read More »
Applications open for Species on the Edge Youth Panel October 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Forestry, Ocean, Policy, Security Applications open for Species on the Edge Youth Panel Read More »
EU greenwashing law will not ban green marketing terms October 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regulation EU greenwashing law will not ban green marketing terms Read More »
Summit-to-sea nature restoration continues at Ben Wyvis October 3, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Soil Summit-to-sea nature restoration continues at Ben Wyvis Read More »
Beaver release approved at new Argyll and Tayside sites October 3, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Forestry, Policy, Water Beaver release approved at new Argyll and Tayside sites Read More »
Earthworms are the fourth largest global grain producer October 3, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil Earthworms are the fourth largest global grain producer Read More »
England: Developers required to deliver 10% “Biodiversity Net Gain” from January 2024 October 2, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Investment, Landscape, Policy, Regulation England: Developers required to deliver 10% “Biodiversity Net Gain” from January 2024 Read More »
Climate Bonds unveils guidance on EU deforestation regulation October 2, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regulation Climate Bonds unveils guidance on EU deforestation regulation Read More »
“Grim reading” but farming can help reverse biodiversity losses September 29, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security “Grim reading” but farming can help reverse biodiversity losses Read More »
State of Nature 2023: No let-up in the devastating decline of Britain’s wildlife September 28, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Ocean, Policy, Security State of Nature 2023: No let-up in the devastating decline of Britain’s wildlife Read More »
Laying the foundations of high integrity marine natural capital markets across the UK September 28, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Ocean, Policy, Water Laying the foundations of high integrity marine natural capital markets across the UK Read More »
AI to support European transition to healthy soils September 27, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Soil AI to support European transition to healthy soils Read More »
Global Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures delivers its recommendations September 27, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Investment, Regulation Global Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures delivers its recommendations Read More »
Lifescape launch the first ever Rewilding Law Hub September 27, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation, Regulation Lifescape launch the first ever Rewilding Law Hub Read More »
Wales leads Britain on snares and glue traps total ban September 26, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Farming, Policy, Society Wales leads Britain on snares and glue traps total ban Read More »
Volunteers complete first phase of Loch Ness peatland restoration September 26, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Investment Volunteers complete first phase of Loch Ness peatland restoration Read More »
£3m for Scottish projects investing in nature September 25, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Water £3m for Scottish projects investing in nature Read More »
£25 million for projects using nature to increase flood resilience September 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Water £25 million for projects using nature to increase flood resilience Read More »
Race to Zero says “scaling regenerative agriculture is quickest path to a resilient world” September 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Race to Zero says “scaling regenerative agriculture is quickest path to a resilient world” Read More »
Figures show rise in “climate-washing” litigation against companies September 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy Figures show rise in “climate-washing” litigation against companies Read More »
Policy on carbon capture, use and storage needs correcting September 21, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Investment, Policy Policy on carbon capture, use and storage needs correcting Read More »
Ghost forests are victims and harbingers of sea-level rise September 21, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Security, Water Ghost forests are victims and harbingers of sea-level rise Read More »
Shifting the focus from environmental practices to “environmental profits” September 20, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming Shifting the focus from environmental practices to “environmental profits” Read More »
Nature recovery to be accelerated in England’s Protected Landscapes September 19, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Landscape, Policy Nature recovery to be accelerated in England’s Protected Landscapes Read More »
Risk of pandemic increases in human-dominated eco-systems September 19, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Health, Policy, Security, Society Risk of pandemic increases in human-dominated eco-systems Read More »
Legal challenge against government’s sewage plan dismissed by High Court September 19, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Landscape, Policy, Water Legal challenge against government’s sewage plan dismissed by High Court Read More »
California sues big oil for “50 years of deception” over the impacts of fossil fuels September 18, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Policy, Security, Society California sues big oil for “50 years of deception” over the impacts of fossil fuels Read More »
Six of nine planetary boundaries have been crossed September 15, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Innovation, Society, Soil, Water Six of nine planetary boundaries have been crossed Read More »
Butterflies, bats and birds set to benefit from new funding September 14, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Landscape, Policy Butterflies, bats and birds set to benefit from new funding Read More »
Consultation over fourth National Park for Wales September 13, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Landscape, Policy Consultation over fourth National Park for Wales Read More »
Extra £5 million from Scotland’s Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity September 13, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Investment, Landscape, Policy Extra £5 million from Scotland’s Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity Read More »
Greenshank criticises “unfunded commitments” under nutrient neutrality proposals September 12, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Policy, Society Greenshank criticises “unfunded commitments” under nutrient neutrality proposals Read More »
Work begins on new “wet peat farming” system at Harper Adams September 12, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Innovation, Investment Work begins on new “wet peat farming” system at Harper Adams Read More »
Considerable change needed to stop nature loss in Scotland September 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy Considerable change needed to stop nature loss in Scotland Read More »
Kestrel to be first US-based approved verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard September 8, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Forestry, Investment, Regulation Kestrel to be first US-based approved verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard Read More »
Government lifts de facto onshore wind ban September 8, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Investment, Policy, Security Government lifts de facto onshore wind ban Read More »
Minerva bond risk due to deforestation links September 8, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Investment, Security Minerva bond risk due to deforestation links Read More »
Invasive alien species pose major global threats to humanity September 7, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Forestry, Landscape, Policy, Society Invasive alien species pose major global threats to humanity Read More »
Charities warn of triple failure on nature protection ahead of key vote September 7, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Security Charities warn of triple failure on nature protection ahead of key vote Read More »
Why voluntary carbon markets for nature are needed right now September 7, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Investment, Policy Why voluntary carbon markets for nature are needed right now Read More »
Carbon credit market confidence ebbs September 6, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Investment Carbon credit market confidence ebbs Read More »
“Urgent action” needed on unsustainable soil degradation September 6, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Soil “Urgent action” needed on unsustainable soil degradation Read More »
UN affirms children’s right to a clean, healthy environment September 5, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Health, Policy, Society, Water UN affirms children’s right to a clean, healthy environment Read More »
Energy security boost with £22m backing for renewables September 5, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Investment, Policy Energy security boost with £22m backing for renewables Read More »
Helm: “We need a catchment system approach” to nutrient loading September 5, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Investment, Policy, Regulation, Water Helm: “We need a catchment system approach” to nutrient loading Read More »
2C of global warming could cause 1bn deaths September 5, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security, Society 2C of global warming could cause 1bn deaths Read More »
Over 900 insect species discovered in woodland in the Scottish Highlands September 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Forestry, Water Over 900 insect species discovered in woodland in the Scottish Highlands Read More »
“Methane can’t be discussed without hydroxyl radicals” September 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming “Methane can’t be discussed without hydroxyl radicals” Read More »
FAIRR calls on G20 to repurpose agricultural subsidies in line with climate and nature September 1, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Society FAIRR calls on G20 to repurpose agricultural subsidies in line with climate and nature Read More »
Proposed changes to nutrient neutrality will weaken environmental protections September 1, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Policy, Regulation, Society, Water Proposed changes to nutrient neutrality will weaken environmental protections Read More »
UK contributes £10m to new global nature recovery fund August 30, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Policy, Security UK contributes £10m to new global nature recovery fund Read More »
Pitting food security against nature recovery is a dangerous distraction August 30, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security Pitting food security against nature recovery is a dangerous distraction Read More »
Revealed: Big conservation NGOs are majority governed by finance figures August 30, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Policy Revealed: Big conservation NGOs are majority governed by finance figures Read More »
Breaking: Gove to rip up nutrient neutrality August 29, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Investment, Policy, Regulation, Society Breaking: Gove to rip up nutrient neutrality Read More »
Thousands of hectares of peatlands to be restored August 29, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Soil Thousands of hectares of peatlands to be restored Read More »
Research to investigate high carbon capture cropping August 29, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Fashion, Fibre, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Research to investigate high carbon capture cropping Read More »
£6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery August 25, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Soil, Water £6 million investment to trigger new phase for UK nature recovery Read More »
Ynni Cymru will unlock Wales’ green energy potential August 24, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Investment, Policy Ynni Cymru will unlock Wales’ green energy potential Read More »
Offshore wind: Treasury red tape could cost UK bill payers £1.5 billion per year August 24, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Investment, Policy Offshore wind: Treasury red tape could cost UK bill payers £1.5 billion per year Read More »
Public funding alone cannot tackle Scotland’s nature crisis August 24, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Society Public funding alone cannot tackle Scotland’s nature crisis Read More »
Action plan needed to ensure “rapid delivery” of nutrient neutrality August 24, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Investment, Policy Action plan needed to ensure “rapid delivery” of nutrient neutrality Read More »
Fears over role of private finance in nature restoration August 23, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Investment, Society Fears over role of private finance in nature restoration Read More »
CPRE: “Green Belt is pivotal solution to climate change” August 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy CPRE: “Green Belt is pivotal solution to climate change” Read More »
World Bank: “Liveable planet possible with more efficient use of natural resources” August 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Investment, Policy World Bank: “Liveable planet possible with more efficient use of natural resources” Read More »
Scotland’s £65m nature restoration fund invites applications August 22, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Landscape, Policy, Regenerative farming Scotland’s £65m nature restoration fund invites applications Read More »
Tyne Valley livestock farm with large natural capital comes to market August 18, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food, Investment Tyne Valley livestock farm with large natural capital comes to market Read More »
Harper Macleod LLP says “Scotland’s natural capital is an investment for the future” August 18, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Regenerative farming Harper Macleod LLP says “Scotland’s natural capital is an investment for the future” Read More »
What’s happened and what’s next for Biodiversity Net Gain? August 17, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Investment, Policy What’s happened and what’s next for Biodiversity Net Gain? Read More »
New fund to boost community projects supporting growth and energy security August 16, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Energy, Farming, Investment, Policy, Security, Water New fund to boost community projects supporting growth and energy security Read More »
Prices for Statutory Biodiversity Credits give landowners greater confidence August 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Regenerative farming, Soil, Water Prices for Statutory Biodiversity Credits give landowners greater confidence Read More »
Study finds that more than half of Earth’s species live in the soil August 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil Study finds that more than half of Earth’s species live in the soil Read More »
Why we need nature-based solutions for nutrient neutrality August 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Policy, Water Why we need nature-based solutions for nutrient neutrality Read More »
New Harper Adams project to study peat farming August 10, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Innovation, Investment, Regenerative farming, Soil New Harper Adams project to study peat farming Read More »
Preparing the market for statutory biodiversity credits August 9, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food, Investment, Policy Preparing the market for statutory biodiversity credits Read More »
EAC to investigate the role of natural capital in the green economy August 9, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Investment, Policy EAC to investigate the role of natural capital in the green economy Read More »
Landmark nature recovery projects launched to boost wildlife recovery July 20, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Policy, Regenerative farming Landmark nature recovery projects launched to boost wildlife recovery Read More »
Grazing facilitates litter-derived soil organic carbon formation July 20, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Regenerative farming, Soil Grazing facilitates litter-derived soil organic carbon formation Read More »
What can eavesdropping on earthworms tell us about soil? July 20, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Soil What can eavesdropping on earthworms tell us about soil? Read More »
“Weak” National Adaptation Plan “falls far short” of protecting lives and livelihoods July 19, 2023 / Natural Capital / Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming “Weak” National Adaptation Plan “falls far short” of protecting lives and livelihoods Read More »
Cumbria landscape programme will enhance England’s rarest habitats July 19, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming Cumbria landscape programme will enhance England’s rarest habitats Read More »
What are soil carbon stocks and how are they measured? July 18, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Investment, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil What are soil carbon stocks and how are they measured? Read More »
Industry lobbies aggressively against EU’s proposed ‘forever chemicals’ ban July 14, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Food system, Regulation, Water Industry lobbies aggressively against EU’s proposed ‘forever chemicals’ ban Read More »
Climate breakdown leading to colour change in world’s oceans July 14, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Ocean, Water Climate breakdown leading to colour change in world’s oceans Read More »
Big Nature Impact Fund aims to boost England’s biodiversity July 14, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Forestry, Investment, Security Big Nature Impact Fund aims to boost England’s biodiversity Read More »
Natural England chair hits back at house builders July 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Landscape, Policy, Regulation Natural England chair hits back at house builders Read More »
Almost a fifth of all waste in England is illegally managed July 11, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Farming, Human behaviour, Policy, Regulation Almost a fifth of all waste in England is illegally managed Read More »
National Trust commissioned research finds UK underprepared for climate change July 10, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security National Trust commissioned research finds UK underprepared for climate change Read More »
World’s hottest day ever recorded was on July 3 July 6, 2023 / Natural Capital / Farming, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security World’s hottest day ever recorded was on July 3 Read More »
Shatner’s sense of grief for our “tiny oasis of life” July 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Security Shatner’s sense of grief for our “tiny oasis of life” Read More »
Funding boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions July 4, 2023 / Natural Capital / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system Funding boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions Read More »
