"On the ocean, you really develop an understanding of what it is to have finite resources." On today's nature, land use and oceans day at #COP28, listen to Ellen MacArthur speak about her experience sailing the world and the importance of a circular economy.

"We are in a race against time." "Our planet is minutes to midnight for the 1.5 degree limit. And the clock keeps ticking." - António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations #COP28 #UniteActDeliver António Guterres

ATTENTION: The world’s most comprehensive data source on global extinction risk is being updated. Don’t miss the latest update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ happening at #COP28 today at 5pm UAE standard time. More info: bit.ly/3Tg0LaB

Did you know that almost all "normal" Christmas wrapping paper can’t be recycled? 🎁 If you want to be more sustainable this Christmas, use brown or plain paper instead of standard Christmas wrapping paper. Find out more about Christmas recycling: westdevon.gov.uk/christmas

Today, 157,190 (global) species at risk, of those 44,016 threatened with extinction. These are stats released today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. Causes include climate change & human activity. More: lnkd.in/gKhvjRjz

Let’s talk cycling 🚲 We’d love to hear your thoughts on cycling in the area. Do you hire bikes? Which businesses in the area have helped you get out on the roads and trails? Do you run a cycling business? Leave us a comment below, or email us on [email protected]

If we love watching shows on the wonders of nature but don’t like seeing the reality of its rampant destruction (along with solutions & stories of heroes) perhaps we should complain instead to governments & industries giving us energies, materials & products that are wrecking it?

Spiralling global temperatures (1850-2023)

This is a very good idea, to link companies with quality Nature recovery projects on the ground, thereby building momentum toward the delivery of the Nature Recovery Network that is at the heart of national & Natural England targets to halt Nature decline defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/01/con…

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Let the dandelions grow! They support over 50 insects species, and are a great early season food source for pollinators like bees, butterflies, hoverflies. No need to mow and ps don't use weedkiller. More: bitly.com/2FYQUhp RT if you're on board 🐝

Keep bats in mind when you are gardening. Think 'Bed & Breakfast', i.e. providing roosting spaces (like a bat box) and attracting insects through features such as ponds and by having a wide selection of plants. Download our FREE leaflets here: bats.org.uk/advice/gardeni…

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Congratulations and very well done University of Exeter, superb to see such powerful and influential work being achieved to drive forward delivery of the #unsdg programmes! Thank you!

The passion in Parliament Square right now is ELECTRIC.    People from all walks of life, united by nature.    Politicians, it’s time to wake up. Nature must be made a priority. #RestoreNatureNow

‘No nature no food, no nature no water, no nature no prosperity, no nature no health, no nature justice, no nature no peace, no nature no joy, no nature no home, no nature no life.’ The Wildlife Trusts | #RestoreNatureNow

An important closing address from Chris. Thank you to everyone who turned out and supported. Today we sent one clear message to all politicians - RESTORE NATURE NOW!!! Chris Packham | #RestoreNatureNow

“We are facing a crisis point...but the work of change has begun”. Our Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Steve Reed MP lays out his plan for change.

Your chance to discover the hidden secrets of the past around Bolberry & The Warren with County Archaeologist Bill Horner.🏰 Bookings:southdevon-nl.org.uk/events/ Visit South Devon Visit Devon @hellokingsbridge @salcombeic #heritage #nationallandscape #protectedlandscape #devon