Biodiversity
Biodiversity news from UK Parliament.
Four short debates in the Lords
The prevention and treatment of cardiovascular illness, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, the UK crafts sector and mitigating the effects of wildfires on Lords agenda. Catch up
13 June 2025
Bottom trawling ban: EAC Chair comments
09 June 2025
Geopolitical competition straining peace and environmental protection in Antarctica, MPs find in new report
Geopolitical competition straining peace and environmental protection in Antarctica, MPs find in new report
08 June 2025
MPs call for Government to ban bottom trawling in protected areas of England’s waters
MPs have urged the Government to ban damaging activities such as bottom trawling in certain protected areas of England’s waters, in a report published today.
04 June 2025
EAC Chair comments on Government’s response to Office for Environmental Protection’s review of EPPS duty
The Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has commented on the Government’s response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS).
19 May 2025
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb: Lord Speaker's Corner
Jenny Jones, Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb, one of two Green members of the Lords, joins the Lord Speaker. Listen now
14 May 2025
Wavering Government support for nature investment schemes could see green spaces slip away from communities
Today the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee warns that without substantial private investment and clear commitments from ministers, the UK may not meet its pledge to protect 30% of land by 2030 and offer communities greater access to nature.
06 May 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
Comment: Reconvened COP16
Reacting to the agreement reached at COP16 on funding to protect nature, Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Toby Perkins MP, said:
03 March 2025
Insect decline: Committee writes to DEFRA to seek clarity as it publishes government response
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee today publishes the government’s response to its predecessor committee’s report on insect decline and food security, and writes to the government with further questions.
07 February 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
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