Warwickshire Wildlife Trust: Our priorities for the next UK Government
What we're calling for
The landmark 2023 State of Nature Report has shown that the UK – already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries – is continuing to allow nature to decline.
Together, The Wildlife Trusts are calling upon all political parties to commit to a plan to finally halt and reverse this trend. Their policies must be targeted towards species recovery, addressing water pollution, funding wildlife-friendly farming, enabling healthy communities, and tackling climate change.
Alongside Wildlife and Countryside Link’s Nature 2030 proposals, we want these asks to ensure all parties stand on a platform with nature’s recovery at its heart.
It has never been more evident that people care more about the state of their natural environment than ever before. With a general election on the horizon, it’s time politicians heard that message.
Beaver swimming with its head just above the water © Russell Savory
Bring back Warwickshire’s lost wildlife
Immense pressure from decades of pollution and habitat loss has driven wildlife into catastrophic decline.
River by Linda Pitkin/2020VISION
End river pollution and water scarcity
The UK is ranked as one of the worst countries in Europe for water quality, with pollution beyond legal limits caused by a toxic cocktail of sewage and agricultural pollution.
Andrew Parkinson/2020VISION
Fund wildlife-friendly farming
By supporting farmers to shift towards regenerative, nature-friendly methods, farming has huge potential to deliver a green rural renewal.
Helena Dolby for Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Enable healthy communities
More than one-third of the population - nearly 9.5 million households in England – are unable to access green places near their home.
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Deadwood and moss in a UK rainforest © Ben Porter
Tackle the climate emergency
Climate change is driving nature’s decline, and the loss of wildlife and wild places leaves us ill-equipped to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to change.