Nature and wildlife

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A majestic humpback whale gracefully glides through the shallow waters of the azure ocean.

Nature and wildlife

Key UN ocean target set to be missed by EIGHT decades, report reveals

As talks get underway at the UN Biodiversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia, a Greenpeace International report released today warns that at the current rate of progress, the 30×30 nature target…

by Kai Tabacek October 21, 2024

The Angel of the North, a giant metal sculpture, spreads its wings against a beautiful sunset.

Climate change

National Renewal Tax: how a tax on the super-rich will create a fairer, greener UK

This report proposes a 2.5% National Renewal Tax on wealth above £10m each year for the rest of Labour’s parliamentary term. This could raise significant revenue to help tackle the…

October 15, 2024

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Climate change

The First 100 Days: Labour’s Track Record on the Climate and Environment

During the election, Greenpeace published a climate and nature checklist for all political parties. This briefing measures the Labour government’s progress against this over the first hundred days…

by Stefano Gelmini October 11, 2024

Nature and wildlife

Global Ocean Protection: Opportunities in the new Parliament

This briefing outlines the opportunities for the new government to become a global leader on biodiversity and ocean protection

September 12, 2024

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Forests

Big banks and investors are making a killing from destroying nature. Together we can stop them

Watch and share to expose Paste this link into group chats, social posts and anywhere else you like: Copy link The world’s rainforests, wetlands and savannahs are…

by Helle Abelvik-Lawson September 5, 2024

Photo montage of Keir Starmer looking thoughtful with solar panels and wind turbines in the background

Climate change

The King’s Speech and the first key moments that will test Labour’s commitment to green action

This briefing outlines some of the decisions the new government would need to take to prove they are on track to delivering on the climate and nature mandate voters have…

July 31, 2024

Climate change

The Scottish National Party’s climate and nature policies: the verdict

Does the SNP have good green policies? We’ve analysed their 2024 manifesto to find out if they deserve your vote.

June 27, 2024

Climate change

Plaid Cymru’s climate and nature policies: the verdict

Does Plaid Cymru have good green policies? We’ve analysed their 2024 manifesto to find out if they deserve your vote.

June 27, 2024

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Climate change

Manifesto rankings: Labour’s green plans score four times higher than Tories’, but fall short on funding

The Green Party and Liberal Democrats easily top the ranking with both committing to much greater ambition.

by Phil Richards June 23, 2024

Bee flying towards a clump of purple flowers

Bees

Five easy ways you can help save bees

Here are five practical ways you can help protect these incredible pollinators and help them thrive.

by Greenpeace UK June 6, 2024