Nature conservation
Nature conservation news from UK Parliament.
Sixth form students and college students contribute to EAC inquiry on balancing housing need with protecting the environment
Sixth form students and college students contribute to EAC inquiry on balancing housing need with protecting the environment
03 April 2025
Are MPAs fit for purpose, and how can we better plan our oceans and seas to protect precious habitats?
Government ministers will answer questions from the Environmental Audit Committee on how the UK uses its seas and oceans amid rising demand from industries spanning activities from renewable energy to fishing, and Government commitments to designate 30% of the UK’s waters as protected areas by 2030.
28 March 2025
EAC to quiz Environment Secretary “at a crucial time to seek some reassurance”
At a time of heightened speculation regarding the Government’s commitment to nature and the environment, the Environment Secretary will next week face the Environmental Audit Committee.
20 March 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
Railway operators, national youth strategy, the display and retention of human body parts and biodiversity in the spotlight. Catch up
14 March 2025
Fisheries and the marine environment: EFRA launches its next thematic inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is today launching the next of its thematic inquiries, on fisheries and the marine environment.
23 January 2025
Effects of climate change on natural ecosystems at centre of Lords debate
Members discuss the role of nature conservation in combatting global warming. Catch up
17 January 2025
Comment: Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) ‘Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2023-24’
Reacting to the OEP’s latest progress report, Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
16 January 2025
How can we spur private investment to meet 30x30 nature recovery obligations?
The Government is committed to preserving 30% of land and sea in England by 2030. At the end of October 2024, the Government stated that just 7% of land is currently protected for nature. With just over five years to go, can private investment spur nature protection schemes that will see the pledge become reality?
29 November 2024
Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee launch survey to canvas views of stakeholders
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has today launched an online survey that asks stakeholders to contribute their views on the issues they think the Committee should prioritise in 2025.
08 November 2024
Comment: UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16)
Comment: UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16)
06 November 2024
Lords debates impact of climate policies
Government's environmental and growth strategy considered by members. Catch up
25 October 2024
Environmental Audit Committee scrutinises Government’s water quality plan
Environmental Audit Committee scrutinises Government’s water quality plan
16 May 2024
Astronomer Royal Lord Rees of Ludlow: Lord Speaker's Corner
Hear from the Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees of Ludlow, on topics from AI to bioethics, ending manned space flight and why we should focus on climate change instead of trying to live on Mars
26 March 2024
Threats to UK biodiversity at heart of Lords debate
Members discuss infectious disease threats to human, animal and plant health. Catch up
19 January 2024
Lords debates UK contribution to international development
Impact of climate change on developing nations on agenda. Catch up
12 January 2024