DefraNature
@DefraNature
The nature account for Defra, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs tweeting about biodiversity, citizen science and wildlife.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs 22-05-2013 09:18:45
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A new study by the Met Office and World Meteorological Organization has shown that the global temperatures may temporarily exceed 1.5°C in the next 5 years.
It is more vital now than ever that countries turn the promises of the #GlasgowClimatePact into action.
Find out more 👇
public.wmo.int/en/media/press…
🐸Leo's Animal Planet 🐬
showing us all the boost you get from being in nature
🌱This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're calling for everyone, everywhere to have the right to access nature
Watch the video👇& sign the petition: bit.ly/nature-everyone
#NatureForEveryone
Restoring peatlands encourages moorland species back to their natural habitat, such as this green hairstreak butterfly, spotted on Ilkley Moor last weekend. #Biodiversity #PeatlandsMatter
The UK helped draft & strongly endorsed the #LeadersPledge4Nature - committing to reverse biodiversity loss. Here's our latest progress report 👉 LPN_progress_180122.pdf (leaderspledgefornature.org) #NaturePositive #TheRaceIsOn
We're consulting on new measures to crack down on #WasteCrime
- Stricter requirements for waste carriers
- Mandatory digital waste tracking
Plans will help tackle fly-tipping and illegal waste exports.
Have your say. Take part in our two consultations: gov.uk/government/new…
As signatories of the UK Squirrel Accord, we’re committed to recovering red squirrel populations.
Between 12-2pm, UK Squirrel Accord will be making #RedSquirrels the topic of conversation, to raise awareness of these threatened animals.
Use #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay to take part.
A wet but wonderful winter walk in the stunning #PeakDistrictNationalPark for Defra’s Access and Engagement with Nature Team. Enormous thanks to @Peakdistrict for hosting us, and for all of the work you do to make this such a special place for everyone to connect with nature.
Huge thanks to Manor & Castle Development Trust for hosting a Defra visit! MCDT are doing great work teaching woodland skills for personal resilience - part of the #GreenSocialPrescribing x-govt project to connect people with nature for mental health
MCDT Department of Health and Social Care
Nature's recovery is the driving force behind our #EnvironmentAct
Find out how we've put the environment at the heart of policy making to protect our environment for the future ⬇️
Nature is crucial to tackle climate change
Our nature day reception at #COP26 was a great opportunity to hear from key speakers about the need to protect and restore nature.
Here's some of the highlights ⬇️
#TogetherForOurPlanet #ClimateChange #Nature
“Nature is home” 🌳🍃⛰️
We need to protect it for the generations to come.
Hear this lesson from children around the world on why we need to protect nature.
Share to show your support.
World's Largest Lesson Dara McAnulty
#COP26 #TogetherForOurPlanet
🌊The ocean is the world's largest carbon store.
Ensuring our ocean’s ecosystems are healthy can help us fight #ClimateChange .
Today at #COP26 we're championing greater ambition on ocean action.
#TogetherForOurPlanet
Over 100 countries have pledged to halt and reverse deforestation at #COP26 🎉
An £8.75 billion public finance package from 12 countries including the UK will further support this commitment to forests 🌲
gov.uk/government/pub…
#TogetherForOurPlanet #ClimateChange