The Government of India leads a new era for bird conservation in Central Asia
2024 marks a new era for bird conservation in Central Asia. Under the leadership of the Government of India and with strong support from BirdLife International, governments have committed to establish…
Lawsuit Targets Utah State Government for Failing to Protect the Great Salt Lake
Conservation and community groups have sued the state of Utah for its failure to ensure that enough water reaches the Great Salt Lake to prevent ecological collapse. Upstream diversions have deprived the…
RSPB Scotland welcomes government consultation as a big moment for nature and people
RSPB Scotland has hailed today’s launch of a consultation by the Scottish Government as an essential stepping-stone that will lead to policies and eventually a new law that will guide…
RSPB Scotland welcomes government consultation to end sandeel fishing in Scottish waters
RSPB Scotland has hailed today’s launch of a consultation by Scottish Government to bring sandeel fishing in Scottish waters to an end as a momentous day for our struggling seabird…
Welsh Government scraps key road schemes in favour of nature and climate
‘Momentous decision for our future generations’ praised by Wildlife Trusts Wales. On Tuesday, the Welsh Government responded to the Roads Review set up in June 2021 by the Deputy Minister…
WWT welcomes Government decision that will put mini wetlands in towns and cities across England
In a long fought for decision, the UK Government will implement key legislation requiring new developments in England to include mini wetlands such as rain gardens and ponds to help…
Environmental organisations call on UK Government to leave the practice of burning trees for electricity generation in the past
The RSPB, Greenpeace UK, The Wildlife Trusts and Friends of the Earth have sent the following letter to Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in response to…
Commitments to HS2 and Sizewell C undermine Government promises on climate
The Government recently published its Autumn Statement. While The Wildlife Trusts are pleased that the Government remains fully committed to the UK’s climate obligations, including a 68% reduction in our…
Not just turkeys: Avian Flu poses unprecedented risk to wild birds, government told
As the current Avian Flu outbreak continues, many people are contemplating the prospect of a turkey-free Christmas. But what about the millions of wild birds at risk across the UK?…
StreamTime LIVE | Government Plane Strikes Flock of Birds After Midway Takeoff
11/21/22 – The plane was able to return to Midway Airport and land safely. The only injuries were to the poor birds that were hit. The military C-37 twin engine…