All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment
@environmentappg.bsky.social
Cross party MPs + peers backing ambition on the environment | Chair: @andrewpakes.bsky.social | Secretariat: @green-alliance.org.uk | 📧 appg@green-alliance.org.uk | https://environmentappg.co.uk/
📢New Chair elected for the Environment APPG 📢
We're delighted to announce @fleuranderson.bsky.social as our new Chair! Fleur brings a range of interest and experience to the role, including leading the charge to ban plastic in wet wipes ♻️
We’re excited to work with Fleur on the APPG!
We're delighted to announce @fleuranderson.bsky.social as our new Chair! Fleur brings a range of interest and experience to the role, including leading the charge to ban plastic in wet wipes ♻️
We’re excited to work with Fleur on the APPG!
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
📢New Chair elected for the Environment APPG 📢
We're delighted to announce @fleuranderson.bsky.social as our new Chair! Fleur brings a range of interest and experience to the role, including leading the charge to ban plastic in wet wipes ♻️
We’re excited to work with Fleur on the APPG!
We're delighted to announce @fleuranderson.bsky.social as our new Chair! Fleur brings a range of interest and experience to the role, including leading the charge to ban plastic in wet wipes ♻️
We’re excited to work with Fleur on the APPG!
Last night we celebrated ten years of the Paris Agreement ahead of COP30 🌍
Alongside cross-party politicians, we recognised the UK's climate leadership and the role all parties have played on this agenda
Fantastic to hear from @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, Lord Deben and @pippaheylings.bsky.social
Alongside cross-party politicians, we recognised the UK's climate leadership and the role all parties have played on this agenda
Fantastic to hear from @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, Lord Deben and @pippaheylings.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Last night we celebrated ten years of the Paris Agreement ahead of COP30 🌍
Alongside cross-party politicians, we recognised the UK's climate leadership and the role all parties have played on this agenda
Fantastic to hear from @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, Lord Deben and @pippaheylings.bsky.social
Alongside cross-party politicians, we recognised the UK's climate leadership and the role all parties have played on this agenda
Fantastic to hear from @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, Lord Deben and @pippaheylings.bsky.social
We're celebrating a decade of the Paris Agreement tonight and setting ambitions high for COP30
Thanks to @pippaheylings.bsky.social for kicking off the evening and to @eciu.net, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, @lcefuk.bsky.social, CEN, @ldnc-uk.bsky.social & Peers for the Planet for co-hosting
Thanks to @pippaheylings.bsky.social for kicking off the evening and to @eciu.net, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, @lcefuk.bsky.social, CEN, @ldnc-uk.bsky.social & Peers for the Planet for co-hosting
October 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
We're celebrating a decade of the Paris Agreement tonight and setting ambitions high for COP30
Thanks to @pippaheylings.bsky.social for kicking off the evening and to @eciu.net, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, @lcefuk.bsky.social, CEN, @ldnc-uk.bsky.social & Peers for the Planet for co-hosting
Thanks to @pippaheylings.bsky.social for kicking off the evening and to @eciu.net, @wellcometrust.bsky.social, @lcefuk.bsky.social, CEN, @ldnc-uk.bsky.social & Peers for the Planet for co-hosting
How can we get high streets buzzing, foster local pride & deliver resilient growth across the UK?
Building a circular economy is the answer ♻️
Ahead of govt's Circular Economy Strategy, @werahobhouse.org.uk & @relondon.bsky.social hosted businesses and community projects championing this agenda
Building a circular economy is the answer ♻️
Ahead of govt's Circular Economy Strategy, @werahobhouse.org.uk & @relondon.bsky.social hosted businesses and community projects championing this agenda
October 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
How can we get high streets buzzing, foster local pride & deliver resilient growth across the UK?
Building a circular economy is the answer ♻️
Ahead of govt's Circular Economy Strategy, @werahobhouse.org.uk & @relondon.bsky.social hosted businesses and community projects championing this agenda
Building a circular economy is the answer ♻️
Ahead of govt's Circular Economy Strategy, @werahobhouse.org.uk & @relondon.bsky.social hosted businesses and community projects championing this agenda
🌍It was fantastic to see so many of our supporters at last Thursday’s #BBNJ Bill second reading! @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social reminds us that a rise in global temperatures from 1.5C to 2C takes coral reef loss from 70% to a devastating 99%🪸
October 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🌍It was fantastic to see so many of our supporters at last Thursday’s #BBNJ Bill second reading! @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social reminds us that a rise in global temperatures from 1.5C to 2C takes coral reef loss from 70% to a devastating 99%🪸
🌍Great to hear from several Environment APPG supporters in a recent debate on the Global Plastics Treaty♻️
Baroness Cleveden asked the government what their plans are to tackle the UK’s own high levels of plastic waste, much of which is exported to other countries.
Baroness Cleveden asked the government what their plans are to tackle the UK’s own high levels of plastic waste, much of which is exported to other countries.
September 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🌍Great to hear from several Environment APPG supporters in a recent debate on the Global Plastics Treaty♻️
Baroness Cleveden asked the government what their plans are to tackle the UK’s own high levels of plastic waste, much of which is exported to other countries.
Baroness Cleveden asked the government what their plans are to tackle the UK’s own high levels of plastic waste, much of which is exported to other countries.
A win for the oceans! 🌊
Fantastic to see new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper introducing a bill to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
The UK will now be part of international efforts to protect seas beyond national borders from exploitation, heeding calls from APPG supporters & environmental groups
Fantastic to see new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper introducing a bill to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
The UK will now be part of international efforts to protect seas beyond national borders from exploitation, heeding calls from APPG supporters & environmental groups
September 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A win for the oceans! 🌊
Fantastic to see new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper introducing a bill to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
The UK will now be part of international efforts to protect seas beyond national borders from exploitation, heeding calls from APPG supporters & environmental groups
Fantastic to see new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper introducing a bill to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
The UK will now be part of international efforts to protect seas beyond national borders from exploitation, heeding calls from APPG supporters & environmental groups
At our Planning & Infrastructure Bill roundtable yesterday, MPs & Peers heard how recent government amendments are a positive step for nature.
But more can be done to protect species while meeting housing targets. Clearer rules can also speed up development and cut costs for business.
But more can be done to protect species while meeting housing targets. Clearer rules can also speed up development and cut costs for business.
September 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
At our Planning & Infrastructure Bill roundtable yesterday, MPs & Peers heard how recent government amendments are a positive step for nature.
But more can be done to protect species while meeting housing targets. Clearer rules can also speed up development and cut costs for business.
But more can be done to protect species while meeting housing targets. Clearer rules can also speed up development and cut costs for business.
🎉 Congratulations to @andrewpakes.bsky.social on continuing as Chair of the Environment APPG, and to @werahobhouse.bsky.social, Rebecca Smith MP & @adrianramsay.bsky.social on their re-election as Vice Chairs!
We look forward to working together to champion climate & nature 🌍
We look forward to working together to champion climate & nature 🌍
September 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🎉 Congratulations to @andrewpakes.bsky.social on continuing as Chair of the Environment APPG, and to @werahobhouse.bsky.social, Rebecca Smith MP & @adrianramsay.bsky.social on their re-election as Vice Chairs!
We look forward to working together to champion climate & nature 🌍
We look forward to working together to champion climate & nature 🌍
📢 Our latest report is featured in Circular, showing growing evidence a circular economy is more than an environmental necessity: it’s a future-proofed economic opportunity
Using resources efficiently can boost the UK economy by £25bn by 2035
www.circularonline.co.uk/insight/how-...
Using resources efficiently can boost the UK economy by £25bn by 2035
www.circularonline.co.uk/insight/how-...
How circularity can drive economic growth
Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, explains how circularity can drive economic growth, not only environmental benefits.
www.circularonline.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
📢 Our latest report is featured in Circular, showing growing evidence a circular economy is more than an environmental necessity: it’s a future-proofed economic opportunity
Using resources efficiently can boost the UK economy by £25bn by 2035
www.circularonline.co.uk/insight/how-...
Using resources efficiently can boost the UK economy by £25bn by 2035
www.circularonline.co.uk/insight/how-...
It was great to see cross-party consensus in the House of Lords last week as the Government responded to @rozsavage.bsky.social’s Climate and Nature Bill
Peers across parties, including APPG supporters, backed stronger action on the climate & nature crisis
Peers across parties, including APPG supporters, backed stronger action on the climate & nature crisis
July 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It was great to see cross-party consensus in the House of Lords last week as the Government responded to @rozsavage.bsky.social’s Climate and Nature Bill
Peers across parties, including APPG supporters, backed stronger action on the climate & nature crisis
Peers across parties, including APPG supporters, backed stronger action on the climate & nature crisis
Our circular economy report, featuring in @theecologist.org, calls on govt to tackle overconsumption & boost the right to repair. This would:
🏭 Revive industry
🌍 Cut pollution & create green jobs
💷 Unlock £25bn for the UK economy
👉 theecologist.org/2025/jul/24/...
🏭 Revive industry
🌍 Cut pollution & create green jobs
💷 Unlock £25bn for the UK economy
👉 theecologist.org/2025/jul/24/...
Right to repair 'would reduce inequality'
Will the government’s upcoming circular economy strategy consider a right to repair and overconsumption?
theecologist.org
July 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Our circular economy report, featuring in @theecologist.org, calls on govt to tackle overconsumption & boost the right to repair. This would:
🏭 Revive industry
🌍 Cut pollution & create green jobs
💷 Unlock £25bn for the UK economy
👉 theecologist.org/2025/jul/24/...
🏭 Revive industry
🌍 Cut pollution & create green jobs
💷 Unlock £25bn for the UK economy
👉 theecologist.org/2025/jul/24/...
One week on and we're still thrilled to see how many of our MPs met their constituents as part of The Climate Coalition's #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby!
Excellent to see so many conversations happening about the action needed to safeguard our futures 👇
bsky.app/profile/john...
Excellent to see so many conversations happening about the action needed to safeguard our futures 👇
bsky.app/profile/john...
I was pleased to meet constituents in Parliament as part of The Climate Coalition’s #ActNowChangeForever lobby.
We spoke about the urgent need for action to tackle climate change, restore nature, and invest in green jobs and sustainable farming.
#ClimateAction
We spoke about the urgent need for action to tackle climate change, restore nature, and invest in green jobs and sustainable farming.
#ClimateAction
July 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
One week on and we're still thrilled to see how many of our MPs met their constituents as part of The Climate Coalition's #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby!
Excellent to see so many conversations happening about the action needed to safeguard our futures 👇
bsky.app/profile/john...
Excellent to see so many conversations happening about the action needed to safeguard our futures 👇
bsky.app/profile/john...
Yesterday Ed Miliband gave a statement to MPs on the climate & nature crisis
Vice Chair @adrianramsay.bsky.social welcomed recognition of this urgent challenge and the need for cross-party leadership
He urged rapid action to tackle UK deaths, flooding and drought already caused by climate change
Vice Chair @adrianramsay.bsky.social welcomed recognition of this urgent challenge and the need for cross-party leadership
He urged rapid action to tackle UK deaths, flooding and drought already caused by climate change
July 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Yesterday Ed Miliband gave a statement to MPs on the climate & nature crisis
Vice Chair @adrianramsay.bsky.social welcomed recognition of this urgent challenge and the need for cross-party leadership
He urged rapid action to tackle UK deaths, flooding and drought already caused by climate change
Vice Chair @adrianramsay.bsky.social welcomed recognition of this urgent challenge and the need for cross-party leadership
He urged rapid action to tackle UK deaths, flooding and drought already caused by climate change
🌍Yesterday’s #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby saw 5,000+ people head to Parliament to talk about urgent action needed for a greener, healthier & fairer future.
It was brilliant to see so many of our supporter MPs & Peers showing up to talk about climate & nature🌱👇
It was brilliant to see so many of our supporter MPs & Peers showing up to talk about climate & nature🌱👇
July 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🌍Yesterday’s #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby saw 5,000+ people head to Parliament to talk about urgent action needed for a greener, healthier & fairer future.
It was brilliant to see so many of our supporter MPs & Peers showing up to talk about climate & nature🌱👇
It was brilliant to see so many of our supporter MPs & Peers showing up to talk about climate & nature🌱👇
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A pleasure to support the @cafod.bsky.social Climate Coalition today Act Now, Change Forever Mass Lobby of Parliament along with other Peers from all political parties fighting to help make sure we meet our climate targets #ActNowChangeForever
July 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A pleasure to support the @cafod.bsky.social Climate Coalition today Act Now, Change Forever Mass Lobby of Parliament along with other Peers from all political parties fighting to help make sure we meet our climate targets #ActNowChangeForever
Today people from across the UK are heading to Parliament for the #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby
Many @environmentappg.bsky.social MPs will meet their constituents to hear why they want action to ensure a greener, fairer & more prosperous future
We'll share updates throughout the day!
Many @environmentappg.bsky.social MPs will meet their constituents to hear why they want action to ensure a greener, fairer & more prosperous future
We'll share updates throughout the day!
July 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Today people from across the UK are heading to Parliament for the #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby
Many @environmentappg.bsky.social MPs will meet their constituents to hear why they want action to ensure a greener, fairer & more prosperous future
We'll share updates throughout the day!
Many @environmentappg.bsky.social MPs will meet their constituents to hear why they want action to ensure a greener, fairer & more prosperous future
We'll share updates throughout the day!
✅ £25bn boost to the economy
✅ Build national security
✅ Create 100,000s of jobs nationwide
Kickstarting the circular economy can do this and reduce our environmental impact
Our six-step plan is a blueprint for govt action to better use our resources
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/circula...
✅ Build national security
✅ Create 100,000s of jobs nationwide
Kickstarting the circular economy can do this and reduce our environmental impact
Our six-step plan is a blueprint for govt action to better use our resources
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/circula...
Circular economy could deliver £25bn boost to the UK, MPs say
Build national resilience and deliver £25 billon boost to UK economy by kickstarting the circular economy, say cross-party group of MPs.
www.circularonline.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
✅ £25bn boost to the economy
✅ Build national security
✅ Create 100,000s of jobs nationwide
Kickstarting the circular economy can do this and reduce our environmental impact
Our six-step plan is a blueprint for govt action to better use our resources
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/circula...
✅ Build national security
✅ Create 100,000s of jobs nationwide
Kickstarting the circular economy can do this and reduce our environmental impact
Our six-step plan is a blueprint for govt action to better use our resources
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/circula...
“The circular economy is key to this government’s Plan for Change” says Minister @marycreagh.bsky.social
We’re kicking off the launch of our six step plan for kickstarting the circular economy
We’ll also hear from APPG Chair @andrewpakes.bsky.social
and experts from business and charities
We’re kicking off the launch of our six step plan for kickstarting the circular economy
We’ll also hear from APPG Chair @andrewpakes.bsky.social
and experts from business and charities
June 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
“The circular economy is key to this government’s Plan for Change” says Minister @marycreagh.bsky.social
We’re kicking off the launch of our six step plan for kickstarting the circular economy
We’ll also hear from APPG Chair @andrewpakes.bsky.social
and experts from business and charities
We’re kicking off the launch of our six step plan for kickstarting the circular economy
We’ll also hear from APPG Chair @andrewpakes.bsky.social
and experts from business and charities
To tackle the climate & nature crisis, we need to get serious about how we use resources, says @adrianramsay.bsky.social
Today’s circular economy report from @environmentappg.bsky.social lays out the path to keep UK resource use within planetary boundaries
We must act across the whole economy ♻️
Today’s circular economy report from @environmentappg.bsky.social lays out the path to keep UK resource use within planetary boundaries
We must act across the whole economy ♻️
June 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
To tackle the climate & nature crisis, we need to get serious about how we use resources, says @adrianramsay.bsky.social
Today’s circular economy report from @environmentappg.bsky.social lays out the path to keep UK resource use within planetary boundaries
We must act across the whole economy ♻️
Today’s circular economy report from @environmentappg.bsky.social lays out the path to keep UK resource use within planetary boundaries
We must act across the whole economy ♻️
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APPG: ‘Bold leadership’ needed for circular economy
APPG: 'Bold leadership' needed for circular economy - letsrecycle.com
A group of MPs, peers, businesses and charities has said the UK can become more resilient to global instability by using resources efficiently and giving consumers “a right to repair”. The All-Party P...
www.letsrecycle.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
APPG: ‘Bold leadership’ needed for circular economy
The circular economy can answer big questions
🏘️How do we revitalise communities? 🌊Clean up streets & waters? 💼Create skilled jobs nationwide?
Tonight Steve Reed MP joins us as we launch a plan to better use resources, backed by cross-party MPs, peers, business and charities
🏘️How do we revitalise communities? 🌊Clean up streets & waters? 💼Create skilled jobs nationwide?
Tonight Steve Reed MP joins us as we launch a plan to better use resources, backed by cross-party MPs, peers, business and charities
June 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The circular economy can answer big questions
🏘️How do we revitalise communities? 🌊Clean up streets & waters? 💼Create skilled jobs nationwide?
Tonight Steve Reed MP joins us as we launch a plan to better use resources, backed by cross-party MPs, peers, business and charities
🏘️How do we revitalise communities? 🌊Clean up streets & waters? 💼Create skilled jobs nationwide?
Tonight Steve Reed MP joins us as we launch a plan to better use resources, backed by cross-party MPs, peers, business and charities
📢 Cross-party MPs and peers call on the govt to swiftly approve deal to protect worlds’ oceans
Our supporters have asked @lucympowell.bsky.social to quickly find parliamentary time to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
environmentappg.co.uk/news/cross-p...
Our supporters have asked @lucympowell.bsky.social to quickly find parliamentary time to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
environmentappg.co.uk/news/cross-p...
Cross-party MPs call on the UK Government to swiftly approve deal to protect worlds’ oceans | News | Environment APPG
environmentappg.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
📢 Cross-party MPs and peers call on the govt to swiftly approve deal to protect worlds’ oceans
Our supporters have asked @lucympowell.bsky.social to quickly find parliamentary time to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
environmentappg.co.uk/news/cross-p...
Our supporters have asked @lucympowell.bsky.social to quickly find parliamentary time to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty
environmentappg.co.uk/news/cross-p...
Good news alert – Steve Reed MP proposes ending bottom trawling in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
We welcome the govt's decision to consult on action to ban destructive bottom trawling in England’s protected seas.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We welcome the govt's decision to consult on action to ban destructive bottom trawling in England’s protected seas.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling
Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
www.gov.uk
June 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Good news alert – Steve Reed MP proposes ending bottom trawling in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
We welcome the govt's decision to consult on action to ban destructive bottom trawling in England’s protected seas.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
We welcome the govt's decision to consult on action to ban destructive bottom trawling in England’s protected seas.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Yesterday, we were delighted to be joined by the
@thecccuk.bsky.social following their report evaluating the government's progress in adapting to climate change. Dr Richard Miller from the CCC discussed the urgent need for measures in the face of extreme weather events happening now ⛈️
@thecccuk.bsky.social following their report evaluating the government's progress in adapting to climate change. Dr Richard Miller from the CCC discussed the urgent need for measures in the face of extreme weather events happening now ⛈️
May 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Yesterday, we were delighted to be joined by the
@thecccuk.bsky.social following their report evaluating the government's progress in adapting to climate change. Dr Richard Miller from the CCC discussed the urgent need for measures in the face of extreme weather events happening now ⛈️
@thecccuk.bsky.social following their report evaluating the government's progress in adapting to climate change. Dr Richard Miller from the CCC discussed the urgent need for measures in the face of extreme weather events happening now ⛈️