Debbie Tann MBE
@debbietann.bsky.social
CEO Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Nature recovery, rewilding, nature-based solutions, systems change, advocacy & campaigning to reverse the climate & ecological crisis. ENDS Power List 2025.
www.hiwwt.org.uk
www.hiwwt.org.uk
Reposted by Debbie Tann MBE
This is the report I spoke of on #bbcaq just now - ministers tried to suppress it, were finally forced to release it after an FoI, but shamefully only published a redacted version. The first duty of Govt is to protect its citizens - that starts with being honest with us about scale of threat we face
This is the UK security assessment that the government tried to bury: ecosystem collapse is a national security threat.
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
It's ecological breakdown that should put us on a war-footing: official
Admissions of extreme, eco-caused national security threats foreground importance of climate adaptation to bring much needed urgency and agency.
resilience.org
February 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
This is the report I spoke of on #bbcaq just now - ministers tried to suppress it, were finally forced to release it after an FoI, but shamefully only published a redacted version. The first duty of Govt is to protect its citizens - that starts with being honest with us about scale of threat we face
Reposted by Debbie Tann MBE
This is the UK security assessment that the government tried to bury: ecosystem collapse is a national security threat.
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
It's ecological breakdown that should put us on a war-footing: official
Admissions of extreme, eco-caused national security threats foreground importance of climate adaptation to bring much needed urgency and agency.
resilience.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
This is the UK security assessment that the government tried to bury: ecosystem collapse is a national security threat.
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
Read how you can turn knowledge into action, addressed by Caroline Lucas & Rupert Read:
resilience.org/stories/2026...
#ClimateCrisis #NationalSecurity #Adaptation #Resilience
“These latest attempts at environmental deregulation aim to tilt that balance ever closer to private gain, by fudging the lines and asserting that developer gain is the same thing as public good.”
Excellent blog revealing the deceptions of dereg lobbyists.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
Excellent blog revealing the deceptions of dereg lobbyists.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
The deceptions driving deregulation | The Wildlife Trusts
As debate rages over recommendations for further environmental regression – this time proposed by the Nuclear Regulatory Review – Head of Public Affairs, Matt Browne, takes a closer look at the argume...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM
“These latest attempts at environmental deregulation aim to tilt that balance ever closer to private gain, by fudging the lines and asserting that developer gain is the same thing as public good.”
Excellent blog revealing the deceptions of dereg lobbyists.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
Excellent blog revealing the deceptions of dereg lobbyists.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/blog/public-...
New poll finds Labour’s anti-nature rhetoric is costing voter trust.
After Keir Starmer called environmental protections misguided, 19% of 2024 Labour voters are less likely to vote Labour again.
Attacking wildlife protections is not a winning strategy.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/anti-na...
After Keir Starmer called environmental protections misguided, 19% of 2024 Labour voters are less likely to vote Labour again.
Attacking wildlife protections is not a winning strategy.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/anti-na...
Anti-nature rhetoric damaging voter confidence in Labour, new poll finds | The Wildlife Trusts
19% less likely to vote Labour because Starmer threatens to remove nature rules
www.wildlifetrusts.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM
New poll finds Labour’s anti-nature rhetoric is costing voter trust.
After Keir Starmer called environmental protections misguided, 19% of 2024 Labour voters are less likely to vote Labour again.
Attacking wildlife protections is not a winning strategy.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/anti-na...
After Keir Starmer called environmental protections misguided, 19% of 2024 Labour voters are less likely to vote Labour again.
Attacking wildlife protections is not a winning strategy.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/anti-na...
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This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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When it rains, it now rains more.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
When it rains, it now rains more.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
Reposted by Debbie Tann MBE
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Given the widespread flooding we are seeing (again) after storm Chandra - it seems a good time to resurface this report from The Wildlife Trusts.
We need nature based solutions to help us cope with the rapidly changing climate and we need them now.
thefloodhub.co.uk/news/new-res...
We need nature based solutions to help us cope with the rapidly changing climate and we need them now.
thefloodhub.co.uk/news/new-res...
New research finds that Wildlife Trust natural flood management schemes deliver £10 of benefits for every £1 invested | The Flood Hub
thefloodhub.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Given the widespread flooding we are seeing (again) after storm Chandra - it seems a good time to resurface this report from The Wildlife Trusts.
We need nature based solutions to help us cope with the rapidly changing climate and we need them now.
thefloodhub.co.uk/news/new-res...
We need nature based solutions to help us cope with the rapidly changing climate and we need them now.
thefloodhub.co.uk/news/new-res...
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TalkTV is spreading false climate news and the broadcast regulator is doing nothing about it.
Remind Ofcom to take it's job seriously 👇
https://goodlaw.social/d71a35
Remind Ofcom to take it's job seriously 👇
https://goodlaw.social/d71a35
January 27, 2026 at 2:36 PM
TalkTV is spreading false climate news and the broadcast regulator is doing nothing about it.
Remind Ofcom to take it's job seriously 👇
https://goodlaw.social/d71a35
Remind Ofcom to take it's job seriously 👇
https://goodlaw.social/d71a35
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
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First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system
It only takes 30 seconds
action.electoral-reform.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Politics isn't working. It's time to call time on the broken culture in Westminster and have a fresh start with a fair voting system. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...
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Your 'moment of doom' for Jan. 21, 2026 ~ Oceans of drought.
"the world is spending more than it receives — extracting from its rivers, lakes, wetlands and underground aquifers at a much faster rate than they are replenished"
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/c...
"the world is spending more than it receives — extracting from its rivers, lakes, wetlands and underground aquifers at a much faster rate than they are replenished"
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/c...
The world has entered a new era of ‘water bankruptcy’ with irreversible consequences | CNN
Over-allocation of water, chronic groundwater depletion, pollution and climate change have pushed the world into a drastic situation, a new United Nations report finds.
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Your 'moment of doom' for Jan. 21, 2026 ~ Oceans of drought.
"the world is spending more than it receives — extracting from its rivers, lakes, wetlands and underground aquifers at a much faster rate than they are replenished"
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/c...
"the world is spending more than it receives — extracting from its rivers, lakes, wetlands and underground aquifers at a much faster rate than they are replenished"
www.cnn.com/2026/01/20/c...
Help us stop the nature wrecking aspects of the Fingleton Review. See my blog for what, why and how.
www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
Don’t turn a nature crisis into a catastrophe | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
The Nuclear Regulatory Review is built on a flawed diagnosis. And when a problem is misdiagnosed, the wrong cure is prescribed.
www.hiwwt.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Help us stop the nature wrecking aspects of the Fingleton Review. See my blog for what, why and how.
www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
www.hiwwt.org.uk/blog/debbie-...
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This is a truly horrifying account of increasingly likely collapse of essential natural systems which would bring mass food shortages, price rises & global disorder. Commissioned from UK intelligence chiefs but scandalously suppressed by Govt, & sneaked out now while attention is elsewhere 👇
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This is a truly horrifying account of increasingly likely collapse of essential natural systems which would bring mass food shortages, price rises & global disorder. Commissioned from UK intelligence chiefs but scandalously suppressed by Govt, & sneaked out now while attention is elsewhere 👇
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Devastating new report on imminent threats to the UK from global ecosystem collapse which "threaten UK national security and prosperity"
The Gov should now stage a televised emergency briefing. The public have a right to know.
MPs join the call: www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar... #NEB2025
The Gov should now stage a televised emergency briefing. The public have a right to know.
MPs join the call: www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar... #NEB2025
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Devastating new report on imminent threats to the UK from global ecosystem collapse which "threaten UK national security and prosperity"
The Gov should now stage a televised emergency briefing. The public have a right to know.
MPs join the call: www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar... #NEB2025
The Gov should now stage a televised emergency briefing. The public have a right to know.
MPs join the call: www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar... #NEB2025
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"The UK does not have enough land to feed its population and rear livestock: a wholesale change in consumer diets would be required." re: the challenge of food security under nature collapse.
from a UK govt national security assessment out today…
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
from a UK govt national security assessment out today…
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:26 PM
"The UK does not have enough land to feed its population and rear livestock: a wholesale change in consumer diets would be required." re: the challenge of food security under nature collapse.
from a UK govt national security assessment out today…
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
from a UK govt national security assessment out today…
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
Nature is essential to national security.
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Nature is essential to national security.
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
New government assessment recognises the very real risks of ecological collapse.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Reposted by Debbie Tann MBE
Very concerning. The UK Government should respond by briefing the nation on the threats posed by climate breakdown and nature collapse - and the opportunities from acting.
MPs please add your name to the Parliamentary Call for a televised emergency briefing.
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
MPs please add your name to the Parliamentary Call for a televised emergency briefing.
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
Parliamentary call for a televised emergency briefing
For MPs and Peers to express support for briefing the nation on the threats from climate & nature breakdown to the UK’s security, food supply, health and economy.
www.nebriefing.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Very concerning. The UK Government should respond by briefing the nation on the threats posed by climate breakdown and nature collapse - and the opportunities from acting.
MPs please add your name to the Parliamentary Call for a televised emergency briefing.
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
MPs please add your name to the Parliamentary Call for a televised emergency briefing.
www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar...
Wow, pretty stark to see this graph of how the media are pushing net zero scepticism... just when we really really need the opposite.
@carbonbrief.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
@carbonbrief.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Wow, pretty stark to see this graph of how the media are pushing net zero scepticism... just when we really really need the opposite.
@carbonbrief.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
@carbonbrief.org
@nebriefing.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social
CASTING CALL: VOICE OF A NEW GENERATION 🎥
🌟 We’re looking for one person to star in a powerful new short film for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
🌟 We’re looking for one person to star in a powerful new short film for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
January 17, 2026 at 11:23 AM
CASTING CALL: VOICE OF A NEW GENERATION 🎥
🌟 We’re looking for one person to star in a powerful new short film for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
🌟 We’re looking for one person to star in a powerful new short film for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is a welcome shift of power closer to communities. But it doesn’t equip devolved authorities and communities to deal with the biggest risks they now face - we are asking for key amendments to make sure it does.
www.hiwwt.org.uk/english-devo....
www.hiwwt.org.uk/english-devo....
Will the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill equip devolved authorities and communities to deal with the biggest risks they now face? | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is a landmark piece of legislation - a genuine shift of power closer to communities. That ambition is widely welcomed. But as this Bill moves thro...
www.hiwwt.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is a welcome shift of power closer to communities. But it doesn’t equip devolved authorities and communities to deal with the biggest risks they now face - we are asking for key amendments to make sure it does.
www.hiwwt.org.uk/english-devo....
www.hiwwt.org.uk/english-devo....
Three fantastic jobs available now.
Two land management jobs working across our nature reserves and rewilding sites on the wonderful Isle of Wight.
One business transformation role to help us modernise our operations & improve sustainability.
Apply!
hiwwt.current-vacancies.com/Careers/HIWW...
Two land management jobs working across our nature reserves and rewilding sites on the wonderful Isle of Wight.
One business transformation role to help us modernise our operations & improve sustainability.
Apply!
hiwwt.current-vacancies.com/Careers/HIWW...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Three fantastic jobs available now.
Two land management jobs working across our nature reserves and rewilding sites on the wonderful Isle of Wight.
One business transformation role to help us modernise our operations & improve sustainability.
Apply!
hiwwt.current-vacancies.com/Careers/HIWW...
Two land management jobs working across our nature reserves and rewilding sites on the wonderful Isle of Wight.
One business transformation role to help us modernise our operations & improve sustainability.
Apply!
hiwwt.current-vacancies.com/Careers/HIWW...
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The Government has partially backed away from weakening Biodiversity Net Gain – but nature still loses out.
Exempting developments under 0.2ha risks hollowing out one of England’s most important nature protections🐝🌱
1/4🧵
Exempting developments under 0.2ha risks hollowing out one of England’s most important nature protections🐝🌱
1/4🧵
December 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Government has partially backed away from weakening Biodiversity Net Gain – but nature still loses out.
Exempting developments under 0.2ha risks hollowing out one of England’s most important nature protections🐝🌱
1/4🧵
Exempting developments under 0.2ha risks hollowing out one of England’s most important nature protections🐝🌱
1/4🧵