Sustainable Uttlesford’s “inspirational” first anniversary
Sustainable Uttlesford Celebrates “Inspirational” First Anniversary as Community Climate Projects Take Centre Stage Sustainable Uttlesford marked its first year of operation with a vibrant and high-energy celebration, bringing together local residents, environmental advocates, and funding partners to toast a year of landmark achievements. The event, which combined the organisation’s first AGM with a showcase of […]
(Updated) UK Government Releases Strategic Assessment on Biodiversity Loss
Last autumn the government commissioned a report by the joint intelligence committee (which oversee MI5 and MI6), but the release of the report was blocked by Number 10 Downing Street because it was “too negative”. The document linked below is the result of a ‘freedom of information request’ to get the information released. but it’s […]
Happy New Year – 2026
Happy new year to eveyone! Despite grass roots efforts like ours and all the energy put in by volunteers and ‘green’ organisations in 2025, the trajectory is still pretty dire as summarized at the National Emergency Briefing in November (see previous news item. Also, all 9 presentations are now available in full here https://www.nebriefing.org/ ). […]
National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis – 27th November
A National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature crisis was held on 27th November at Central Hall Westminster. An invite-only audience of around 1,250 politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith, sport and the media with the latest implications for health, food, national security and the economy. 81 MPs and 52 Peers signed up […]
Story for Climate and Nature Recovery
Following on from our event in September 2025 on Biodiversity, Local Nature Recovery and your Parish, our opening guest speaker, Professor Jules Pretty, has launched a Youtube channel of his stories. Some of these are ancient tales retold, others are explanations as to the benefits of collective action. All are suitable for a wide audience […]
Threat to repeal the UK’s Climate Change Act – What can you do?
Across the UK, people are already acting to protect what we love – restoring nature, improving homes, strengthening communities and creating secure jobs in clean industries. This year, that spirit was visible everywhere. Over 1.2 million people took part in Great Big Green Week 2025, joining nearly 6,000 local events – from repair cafés and […]
Free courses for environmental champions
Protecting Our Planet: Essential Courses for Environmental Champions – Our planet’s biodiversity is disappearing at an unprecedented rate, with species extinction occurring 1,000 to 10,000 times faster than natural rates. Climate change, habitat destruction, and human activities continue to threaten the delicate ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Yet, there is hope—and it begins […]
Essex launches masterplan to boost nature recovery
(image: Paul Starr) The Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), developed over a two year period in collaboration with farmers, landowners, community groups, and environmental organisations, is designed to assist communities in restoring the countryside, creating more homes for wildlife, and improving the natural environment for future generations and to reverse decades of decline in […]