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Independent think tank working to accelerate political action for a green and prosperous UK.
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🆕📗 Briefing | Strengthening the UK’s International Environmental Protection Report
2025's edition provided a useful overview but late publication, coverage gaps and limited analysis reduced its impact.
We've set out why the report matters and recommendations to improve its content and scrutiny ⤵️
2025's edition provided a useful overview but late publication, coverage gaps and limited analysis reduced its impact.
We've set out why the report matters and recommendations to improve its content and scrutiny ⤵️
Why and how the government’s International Environmental Protection Report should be improved » Green Alliance
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment
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February 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🆕📗 Briefing | Strengthening the UK’s International Environmental Protection Report
2025's edition provided a useful overview but late publication, coverage gaps and limited analysis reduced its impact.
We've set out why the report matters and recommendations to improve its content and scrutiny ⤵️
2025's edition provided a useful overview but late publication, coverage gaps and limited analysis reduced its impact.
We've set out why the report matters and recommendations to improve its content and scrutiny ⤵️
While Steve Reed and environment sec. Emma Reynolds have stood by the 'win-win' approach to nature and development, this isn't the case cross-government with environmental laws often portrayed as burdensome ‘red tape’ by those at the very top.
New blog from senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👇
New blog from senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👇
How the government should secure a ‘win-win’ for nature and development in 2026
In opposition, Labour made an important decision, which has guided its policy direction since. It opposed the previous government’s proposal to weaken environmental laws on nutrient neutrality, arg…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
While Steve Reed and environment sec. Emma Reynolds have stood by the 'win-win' approach to nature and development, this isn't the case cross-government with environmental laws often portrayed as burdensome ‘red tape’ by those at the very top.
New blog from senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👇
New blog from senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👇
Good news 📣 | Today's renewables auction is a big win, setting us up for stabler bills, a safer climate and increased investment in the UK.
Senior policy adviser @studossett.bsky.social reacts 👇
Senior policy adviser @studossett.bsky.social reacts 👇
February 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Good news 📣 | Today's renewables auction is a big win, setting us up for stabler bills, a safer climate and increased investment in the UK.
Senior policy adviser @studossett.bsky.social reacts 👇
Senior policy adviser @studossett.bsky.social reacts 👇
People are eating less meat, but we're not producing any less. How will this affect livestock farmers?
In this blog, we explore the impacts this might have if the trend continues, and identify the paths forward.
In this blog, we explore the impacts this might have if the trend continues, and identify the paths forward.
What does people eating less meat mean for British livestock farmers?
The government has taken a significant step to tackle diet-related ill health, with new UK-wide restrictions on junk food advertising. As concerns grow about unhealthy diets and environmental damage linked to food production, modest changes to what we regularly eat can play an important role.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
People are eating less meat, but we're not producing any less. How will this affect livestock farmers?
In this blog, we explore the impacts this might have if the trend continues, and identify the paths forward.
In this blog, we explore the impacts this might have if the trend continues, and identify the paths forward.
"Our select committees, the NGOs and the sector more generally need to recognise that in this new political landscape we must continue to be demanding, but also relentlessly encouraging."
New podcast episode featuring @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social and @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/xYKQPlE
New podcast episode featuring @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social and @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/xYKQPlE
February 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
"Our select committees, the NGOs and the sector more generally need to recognise that in this new political landscape we must continue to be demanding, but also relentlessly encouraging."
New podcast episode featuring @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social and @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/xYKQPlE
New podcast episode featuring @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social and @ruthchambers.bsky.social 👉 buff.ly/xYKQPlE
The Treasury has finally included environmental principles in its Green Book.
"There is no better way to ensure that a cross-government commitment is implemented consistently than to include it in [its] collective systems and processes".
@ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com ⤵️
"There is no better way to ensure that a cross-government commitment is implemented consistently than to include it in [its] collective systems and processes".
@ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com ⤵️
Environmental principles must be ‘explicitly reflected’ in spending decisions, says Treasury
The Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS) must for the first time be “explicitly reflected” when civil servants are assessing the costs, benefits, and risks of government policies, programm...
www.endsreport.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Treasury has finally included environmental principles in its Green Book.
"There is no better way to ensure that a cross-government commitment is implemented consistently than to include it in [its] collective systems and processes".
@ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com ⤵️
"There is no better way to ensure that a cross-government commitment is implemented consistently than to include it in [its] collective systems and processes".
@ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com ⤵️
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A shift is already happening. Upland grazing farms already make losses from livestock alone, with profitability coming from agri-environment schemes and diversification.
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
A shift is already happening. Upland grazing farms already make losses from livestock alone, with profitability coming from agri-environment schemes and diversification.
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
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9.2 million more people have started recycling electricals in the past 5 years. Progress is happening.
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
A £1 billion circular electricals opportunity is being missed
This post is by Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
9.2 million more people have started recycling electricals in the past 5 years. Progress is happening.
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
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"It’s good that the government has finally recognised that urgent action to tackle PFAS contamination is needed. These ‘forever chemicals’ are threatening human health, wildlife and our natural environment."
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
Limits, restrictions, maps: PFAS plan sets out government plans to tackle forever chemicals
The government has set out how it plans to tackle PFAS forever chemicals during its time in parliament, with plans for a consultation on a statutory PFAS standard in drinking water, and work to restri...
www.endsreport.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
"It’s good that the government has finally recognised that urgent action to tackle PFAS contamination is needed. These ‘forever chemicals’ are threatening human health, wildlife and our natural environment."
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
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"You cannot be good on nature unless you are also good on climate."
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
Does Reform really want to up its game on nature?
The Guardian reports that Ben Goldsmith “has been approached to write Reform UK’s policies on nature”. No one should doubt Ben Goldsmith’s credentials as an environmentalist, but nor should anyone …
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
"You cannot be good on nature unless you are also good on climate."
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
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Minister Hardy gave evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee this week on the UK's new #PFAS plan
But without real action to stop #PFASpollution at its source, this plan won’t protect our environment or our health 🍃
Read Fidra’s full response to the plan ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/uncategorise...
But without real action to stop #PFASpollution at its source, this plan won’t protect our environment or our health 🍃
Read Fidra’s full response to the plan ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/uncategorise...
Our Chair @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social quizzed @emmahardymp.bsky.social , Minister for Water and Flooding at @DefraGovUK over the actions set out in the Government's plan to tackle PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals'.
February 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Minister Hardy gave evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee this week on the UK's new #PFAS plan
But without real action to stop #PFASpollution at its source, this plan won’t protect our environment or our health 🍃
Read Fidra’s full response to the plan ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/uncategorise...
But without real action to stop #PFASpollution at its source, this plan won’t protect our environment or our health 🍃
Read Fidra’s full response to the plan ▶️ pfasfree.org.uk/uncategorise...
A shift is already happening. Upland grazing farms already make losses from livestock alone, with profitability coming from agri-environment schemes and diversification.
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
A shift is already happening. Upland grazing farms already make losses from livestock alone, with profitability coming from agri-environment schemes and diversification.
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
Our report shows these schemes could increase farm incomes by 50% while cutting emissions: green-alliance.org.uk/publication/...
"6 kebabs instead of 8" – @elpinchbeck.bsky.social (@thecccuk.bsky.social) put the often "over-punted" scale of dietary change for climate targets into context on The Food Programme.
The advice to govt is to make alternatives cheaper, not the other way around - and it aligns with NHS advice.
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The advice to govt is to make alternatives cheaper, not the other way around - and it aligns with NHS advice.
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The Food Programme - The Future of Our Food - BBC Sounds
The UK's biggest producers and retailers outline visions on food, health and resilience.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
"6 kebabs instead of 8" – @elpinchbeck.bsky.social (@thecccuk.bsky.social) put the often "over-punted" scale of dietary change for climate targets into context on The Food Programme.
The advice to govt is to make alternatives cheaper, not the other way around - and it aligns with NHS advice.
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The advice to govt is to make alternatives cheaper, not the other way around - and it aligns with NHS advice.
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[2/4] The UK Government Blocked this Climate Intelligence Report — Here’s What It Said:
Supressed since last year and only now revealed thanks to an FoI request — this climate change report makes for chilling reading. Feat. @green-alliance.org.uk
By me.
medium.com/the-new-clim...
Supressed since last year and only now revealed thanks to an FoI request — this climate change report makes for chilling reading. Feat. @green-alliance.org.uk
By me.
medium.com/the-new-clim...
The UK Government Blocked this Climate Intelligence Report — Here’s What It Said
Supressed since last year and only now revealed thanks to an FoI request — this MI5 climate change report makes for chilling reading
medium.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
[2/4] The UK Government Blocked this Climate Intelligence Report — Here’s What It Said:
Supressed since last year and only now revealed thanks to an FoI request — this climate change report makes for chilling reading. Feat. @green-alliance.org.uk
By me.
medium.com/the-new-clim...
Supressed since last year and only now revealed thanks to an FoI request — this climate change report makes for chilling reading. Feat. @green-alliance.org.uk
By me.
medium.com/the-new-clim...
🌐 As fractures grow in the rules based order, how can the UK balance supporting domestic industries & international trade?
New blog from Libby Peake explores our new research into the UK's good positioning to benefit from onshoring circular economy activities for growth, jobs + national security.
New blog from Libby Peake explores our new research into the UK's good positioning to benefit from onshoring circular economy activities for growth, jobs + national security.
When does it make sense to grow circular industries in the UK?
Trade policy is high on the agenda. From the impacts of Brexit and tariffs, to growing global protectionism and alarming American expansionism. As a result, the government is rethinking how much th…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
🌐 As fractures grow in the rules based order, how can the UK balance supporting domestic industries & international trade?
New blog from Libby Peake explores our new research into the UK's good positioning to benefit from onshoring circular economy activities for growth, jobs + national security.
New blog from Libby Peake explores our new research into the UK's good positioning to benefit from onshoring circular economy activities for growth, jobs + national security.
"You cannot be good on nature unless you are also good on climate."
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
Does Reform really want to up its game on nature?
The Guardian reports that Ben Goldsmith “has been approached to write Reform UK’s policies on nature”. No one should doubt Ben Goldsmith’s credentials as an environmentalist, but nor should anyone …
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
"You cannot be good on nature unless you are also good on climate."
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
It's been reported that Reform is getting expert advice on nature policies. But unless it radically changes its approach to climate, its policies will be disastrous for nature says executive director @shaunspiers1.bsky.social ⤵️
"It’s good that the government has finally recognised that urgent action to tackle PFAS contamination is needed. These ‘forever chemicals’ are threatening human health, wildlife and our natural environment."
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
Limits, restrictions, maps: PFAS plan sets out government plans to tackle forever chemicals
The government has set out how it plans to tackle PFAS forever chemicals during its time in parliament, with plans for a consultation on a statutory PFAS standard in drinking water, and work to restri...
www.endsreport.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM
"It’s good that the government has finally recognised that urgent action to tackle PFAS contamination is needed. These ‘forever chemicals’ are threatening human health, wildlife and our natural environment."
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
Senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social in @endsreport.com 👇
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With Government due to announce plans to tackle #PFAS this week, a new @green-alliance.org.uk guest blog from @group.bnpparibas outlines the significant financial risks 'forever chemicals' pose to investors & calls for a transition to a PFAS-free economy 👇
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals
This post is by Rachel Crossley, Head of Stewardship, Europe, at BNP Paribas Asset Management Investment managers, like BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), have a critical but often little unde…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
With Government due to announce plans to tackle #PFAS this week, a new @green-alliance.org.uk guest blog from @group.bnpparibas outlines the significant financial risks 'forever chemicals' pose to investors & calls for a transition to a PFAS-free economy 👇
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/02/02/w...
9.2 million more people have started recycling electricals in the past 5 years. Progress is happening.
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
A £1 billion circular electricals opportunity is being missed
This post is by Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus.
buff.ly
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
9.2 million more people have started recycling electricals in the past 5 years. Progress is happening.
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
But to truly unlock the value in our tech, we need producers, retailers and government working together.
@begreenuk.bsky.social from Material Focus on what comes next ⤵️
♻️ January sees a 30% spike in electricals recycling as people reset for the new year.
But 880 million unused devices are still sitting in 'drawers of doom' across the UK.
@begreenuk.bsky.social, exec director of Material Focus, gives 5 key principles for keeping electricals in use for longer ⤵️
But 880 million unused devices are still sitting in 'drawers of doom' across the UK.
@begreenuk.bsky.social, exec director of Material Focus, gives 5 key principles for keeping electricals in use for longer ⤵️
A £1 billion circular electricals opportunity is being missed
This post is by Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus.
buff.ly
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
♻️ January sees a 30% spike in electricals recycling as people reset for the new year.
But 880 million unused devices are still sitting in 'drawers of doom' across the UK.
@begreenuk.bsky.social, exec director of Material Focus, gives 5 key principles for keeping electricals in use for longer ⤵️
But 880 million unused devices are still sitting in 'drawers of doom' across the UK.
@begreenuk.bsky.social, exec director of Material Focus, gives 5 key principles for keeping electricals in use for longer ⤵️
New ECO Chamber episode from @endsreport.com on Defra’s report warning all critical global ecosystems are ‘on a pathway to collapse’, posing risks to UK security and prosperity. Featuring a shoutout to senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social for submitting the FOI that surfaced the report. Listen:
Fingleton Review: NGOs rail against controversial nuclear report 'inaccuracies'
The government backs sweeping changes to nuclear regulation, which could see cuts to environmental protections. But NGOs have warned that ‘flaws and inaccuracies’ in the evidence base are rife. Plus, ...
www.endsreport.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
New ECO Chamber episode from @endsreport.com on Defra’s report warning all critical global ecosystems are ‘on a pathway to collapse’, posing risks to UK security and prosperity. Featuring a shoutout to senior fellow @ruthchambers.bsky.social for submitting the FOI that surfaced the report. Listen:
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💧 "Investors are flying blind when it comes to PFAS"
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals
This post is by Rachel Crossley, Head of Stewardship, Europe, at BNP Paribas Asset Management
Investment managers, like BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), have a critical but often little understood role in shaping our collective future. As long-term investors, managing risk decades into the future is fundamental to p
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
💧 "Investors are flying blind when it comes to PFAS"
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
Big shout out to @fidrango.bsky.social for their work in shining a light on the risks of forever chemicals, and advocating for ambitious action from government.
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Big shout out to @fidrango.bsky.social for their work in shining a light on the risks of forever chemicals, and advocating for ambitious action from government.
💧 "Investors are flying blind when it comes to PFAS"
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
Why we must invest in a future free from forever chemicals
This post is by Rachel Crossley, Head of Stewardship, Europe, at BNP Paribas Asset Management
Investment managers, like BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), have a critical but often little understood role in shaping our collective future. As long-term investors, managing risk decades into the future is fundamental to p
greenallianceblog.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
💧 "Investors are flying blind when it comes to PFAS"
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
Rachel Crossley from BNP Paribas AM explains why those managing your pensions are calling for urgent action on 'forever chemicals' – and why upcoming policy developments on them matter.
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"What we’ve needed is a well thought through, properly funded plan. In the government’s Warm Homes Plan published this week, we finally have one."
New blog from head of climate, Nick Davies 👇
New blog from head of climate, Nick Davies 👇
Finally, we have a serious plan for warm, low carbon homes
Britain’s old, heat leaking, gas burning homes left the country exposed to the energy shock that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fuelling the cost of living crisis. Four years on and energy …
greenallianceblog.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM
"What we’ve needed is a well thought through, properly funded plan. In the government’s Warm Homes Plan published this week, we finally have one."
New blog from head of climate, Nick Davies 👇
New blog from head of climate, Nick Davies 👇