The Wildlife Trusts: Our priorities for the next UK Government

The landmark 2023 State of Nature Report has shown that the UK – already classified as one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries in the world – is continuing to allow nature to decline.

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.

With a general election on the horizon, now is the time to make our voices heard. Candidates knocking at your door to seek your vote will be more inclined to listen to the views of constituents. That is the moment to make your views known and put nature on the political map.

You can candidates why nature matters to you - share your experiences and your concerns for your local environment.

You can ask candidates to pledge to meet with Durham Wildlife Trust once elected – imagine the impact if all our members encouraged their local candidates to find out why nature matters.

You can ask if candidates will commit to defending nature - our natural environment matters, and irrespective of political party preference, we know that people care. Does your candidate? Ask them to commit to defending nature and let’s hold them to account if they don’t.

Don't want to wait until they knock?

Find out more about writing to your MP and get their contact details here,