Peers for the Planet
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We are the House of Lords Climate and Nature Group
The ocean has absorbed most of the carbon emitted by humans so far, and an international agreement has long been needed to protect it for future generations, so it can continue to be a source of livelihood and joy. This afternoon the BBNJ Treaty will be debated, helping make this a reality
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The ocean has absorbed most of the carbon emitted by humans so far, and an international agreement has long been needed to protect it for future generations, so it can continue to be a source of livelihood and joy. This afternoon the BBNJ Treaty will be debated, helping make this a reality
After a sustained case made by Peers, the Government has confirmed its new strategic approach in the #PlanningBill will only be introduced where it is safe for nature - a vital step towards ensuring development and nature protection can work together
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
After a sustained case made by Peers, the Government has confirmed its new strategic approach in the #PlanningBill will only be introduced where it is safe for nature - a vital step towards ensuring development and nature protection can work together
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It's the final day of report stage for the #PlanningBill in the Lords and P4P Chair Baroness Willis will leading a cross-party amendment to ensure access to green and blue space is designed into developments like new towns from the very start
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It's the final day of report stage for the #PlanningBill in the Lords and P4P Chair Baroness Willis will leading a cross-party amendment to ensure access to green and blue space is designed into developments like new towns from the very start
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Why we must legislate for access to nature
Access to green and blue spaces – our parks, community gardens, rivers, ponds, and wetlands – is not a luxury. It is as essential to our health and...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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It's the final day of report stage for the #PlanningBill in the Lords and P4P Chair Baroness Willis will leading a cross-party amendment to ensure access to green and blue space is designed into developments like new towns from the very start
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www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
It's the final day of report stage for the #PlanningBill in the Lords and P4P Chair Baroness Willis will leading a cross-party amendment to ensure access to green and blue space is designed into developments like new towns from the very start
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www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Peers are currently debating a number of vital climate and nature focussed amendments to the #PlanningBill which will help ensure our planning system can deliver the growth and development we need whilst safeguarding our #environment for the future
October 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Peers are currently debating a number of vital climate and nature focussed amendments to the #PlanningBill which will help ensure our planning system can deliver the growth and development we need whilst safeguarding our #environment for the future
Today #HouseOfLords continues with the #PlanningBill, with amendments aiming for positive impacts for climate & nature, inc. ensuring developments provide access to green & blue spaces, proposals to place a climate duty on planning decisions, and protections for chalk streams
October 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today #HouseOfLords continues with the #PlanningBill, with amendments aiming for positive impacts for climate & nature, inc. ensuring developments provide access to green & blue spaces, proposals to place a climate duty on planning decisions, and protections for chalk streams
Question time starts shortly in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk and today Peers will be asking the Government about progress they've made towards their 1.5M homes target
Watch it here:
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Watch it here:
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October 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Question time starts shortly in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk and today Peers will be asking the Government about progress they've made towards their 1.5M homes target
Watch it here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Watch it here:
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
P4P chair Baroness Willis talks about the science behind why nature is crucial to our health.
With the #PlanningBill in the Lords, she explains how a small tweak to how we build & design our communities could improve the nation’s health & wellbeing.
Listen here:
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With the #PlanningBill in the Lords, she explains how a small tweak to how we build & design our communities could improve the nation’s health & wellbeing.
Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
What's Up Docs? - Doctors’ Notes: Nature - BBC Sounds
Chris and Xand look a little deeper into the relationship between nature and our health.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
P4P chair Baroness Willis talks about the science behind why nature is crucial to our health.
With the #PlanningBill in the Lords, she explains how a small tweak to how we build & design our communities could improve the nation’s health & wellbeing.
Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
With the #PlanningBill in the Lords, she explains how a small tweak to how we build & design our communities could improve the nation’s health & wellbeing.
Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
🌳Peers are back post-conferences, and first up today is a question about what the Government is doing to limit deforestation abroad, nearly four years after the Environment Act gave government the (unenacted) power to limit the import of commodities linked to illegal deforestation.
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🌳Peers are back post-conferences, and first up today is a question about what the Government is doing to limit deforestation abroad, nearly four years after the Environment Act gave government the (unenacted) power to limit the import of commodities linked to illegal deforestation.
🌲🪵In 2021 the Environment Act was passed, which included powers to end the import of products linked to deforestation. Nearly 4 years later they have not been enacted. Today
Baroness Sheehan is asking the Govt about the delay and the steps they are taking
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Baroness Sheehan is asking the Govt about the delay and the steps they are taking
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September 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🌲🪵In 2021 the Environment Act was passed, which included powers to end the import of products linked to deforestation. Nearly 4 years later they have not been enacted. Today
Baroness Sheehan is asking the Govt about the delay and the steps they are taking
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www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Baroness Sheehan is asking the Govt about the delay and the steps they are taking
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Onto day 5 of #PlanningBill Committee in Lords with debate due to cover key climate & nature amendments backed by P4P Peers — from getting new developments to inc. public access to green & blue spaces to ensuring the planning system aligns with UK environment & net zero goals.
September 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Onto day 5 of #PlanningBill Committee in Lords with debate due to cover key climate & nature amendments backed by P4P Peers — from getting new developments to inc. public access to green & blue spaces to ensuring the planning system aligns with UK environment & net zero goals.
Day 4 of Lords #PlanningBill. Debate is underway on P4P Peers supported climate & nature amendments - from biodiversity & climate training for planning bodies, to sustainable flood risk management, to improving public access to green & blue spaces.
📺👉 parliamentlive.tv/Lords
📺👉 parliamentlive.tv/Lords
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September 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Day 4 of Lords #PlanningBill. Debate is underway on P4P Peers supported climate & nature amendments - from biodiversity & climate training for planning bodies, to sustainable flood risk management, to improving public access to green & blue spaces.
📺👉 parliamentlive.tv/Lords
📺👉 parliamentlive.tv/Lords
It's day 3 of the #PlanningBill Committee in the Lords where Peers will consider amendments to boost climate & nature like giving forestry authorities a duty on emissions and environment targets as well as net zero-aligned local energy plans.
Catch up here:
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
Catch up here:
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
The Lords is back next week – and so is the Planning Bill…
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill returns to the Lords next week – and it could reshape how we build homes and deliver infrastructure for decades to come. This is a crucial moment to ensure the pla...
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September 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
It's day 3 of the #PlanningBill Committee in the Lords where Peers will consider amendments to boost climate & nature like giving forestry authorities a duty on emissions and environment targets as well as net zero-aligned local energy plans.
Catch up here:
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
Catch up here:
www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
Next week the #PlanningBill returns to the #HouseofLords
This is a crucial moment to ensure the planning system works not only for growth, but also for our climate, natural environment, and the health of our communities.
Read our full update here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
This is a crucial moment to ensure the planning system works not only for growth, but also for our climate, natural environment, and the health of our communities.
Read our full update here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
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August 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Next week the #PlanningBill returns to the #HouseofLords
This is a crucial moment to ensure the planning system works not only for growth, but also for our climate, natural environment, and the health of our communities.
Read our full update here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
This is a crucial moment to ensure the planning system works not only for growth, but also for our climate, natural environment, and the health of our communities.
Read our full update here: www.peersfortheplanet.org/post/the-lor...
We have published a Portuguese version of the Parliamentarians' Guide to Climate Change at #RioClimateWeek and #COP30
Thanks to the Uni of Exeter and GLOBE Legislators for extending the reach of this important guide to new global audiences
Link here: globelegislators.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks to the Uni of Exeter and GLOBE Legislators for extending the reach of this important guide to new global audiences
Link here: globelegislators.org/wp-content/u...
August 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We have published a Portuguese version of the Parliamentarians' Guide to Climate Change at #RioClimateWeek and #COP30
Thanks to the Uni of Exeter and GLOBE Legislators for extending the reach of this important guide to new global audiences
Link here: globelegislators.org/wp-content/u...
Thanks to the Uni of Exeter and GLOBE Legislators for extending the reach of this important guide to new global audiences
Link here: globelegislators.org/wp-content/u...
Today in the #PlanningBill debates, key transport and infrastructure amendments for #climate and #nature – boosting EV charging and grid connections, water projects, to mandating solar on car parks and transport hubs, and expanding nature along our highways – will be debated.
July 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today in the #PlanningBill debates, key transport and infrastructure amendments for #climate and #nature – boosting EV charging and grid connections, water projects, to mandating solar on car parks and transport hubs, and expanding nature along our highways – will be debated.
After another year with weather records broken and @metoffice.gov.uk annual stock-take confirming extreme weather events in the UK are becoming the norm, Peers will be debating the state of UK climate and nature this evening from 7.30pm
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July 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
After another year with weather records broken and @metoffice.gov.uk annual stock-take confirming extreme weather events in the UK are becoming the norm, Peers will be debating the state of UK climate and nature this evening from 7.30pm
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📰Yesterday P4P Vice-Chair Baroness Boycott wrote to @thetimes.com about her amendment requiring the Government to ensure that new and existing schools are adapted to climate risks like extreme heat and flooding.
The amendment will be debated in September where Govt will have to respond
The amendment will be debated in September where Govt will have to respond
July 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📰Yesterday P4P Vice-Chair Baroness Boycott wrote to @thetimes.com about her amendment requiring the Government to ensure that new and existing schools are adapted to climate risks like extreme heat and flooding.
The amendment will be debated in September where Govt will have to respond
The amendment will be debated in September where Govt will have to respond
It was great to welcome so many people along to our annual reception yesterday.
Big thanks to 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘆 for your inspiring words on the power of culture & communication and working together to inspire change on #Climate and #NatureLoss
Big thanks to 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘆 for your inspiring words on the power of culture & communication and working together to inspire change on #Climate and #NatureLoss
July 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It was great to welcome so many people along to our annual reception yesterday.
Big thanks to 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘆 for your inspiring words on the power of culture & communication and working together to inspire change on #Climate and #NatureLoss
Big thanks to 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘆 for your inspiring words on the power of culture & communication and working together to inspire change on #Climate and #NatureLoss
UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges more countries to ban fossil fuel ads - just like many have with tobacco.
With RC of Physicians estimating fossil fuel driven air pollution is killing c.500 people p/w – there is a welcome debate today in #Parliament on ending fossil fuel ads & sponsors in the UK
With RC of Physicians estimating fossil fuel driven air pollution is killing c.500 people p/w – there is a welcome debate today in #Parliament on ending fossil fuel ads & sponsors in the UK
July 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
UN Chief Antonio Guterres urges more countries to ban fossil fuel ads - just like many have with tobacco.
With RC of Physicians estimating fossil fuel driven air pollution is killing c.500 people p/w – there is a welcome debate today in #Parliament on ending fossil fuel ads & sponsors in the UK
With RC of Physicians estimating fossil fuel driven air pollution is killing c.500 people p/w – there is a welcome debate today in #Parliament on ending fossil fuel ads & sponsors in the UK
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Today #HouseofLords, my amendment on exposure - with uniforms - of school pupils to micro- & nano-plastics, #PFAS & other chemicals that permeate environment & will be building up in their bodies through life
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‘Forever chemicals’ in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law
Amendments to children’s wellbeing and schools bill call for ban on Pfas and synthetic fibres over health concerns
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Today #HouseofLords, my amendment on exposure - with uniforms - of school pupils to micro- & nano-plastics, #PFAS & other chemicals that permeate environment & will be building up in their bodies through life
@bsacandjac.bsky.social @chemtrusteurope.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic pollution is a global problem that needs a global solution. Today Baroness Parminter is asking government what they are doing to ensure the legally binding global treaty, which was agreed necessary at @unep.org in 2022, comes to light.
July 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Plastic pollution is a global problem that needs a global solution. Today Baroness Parminter is asking government what they are doing to ensure the legally binding global treaty, which was agreed necessary at @unep.org in 2022, comes to light.
🌊🪸🦈The Government reaffirmed their commitment to the current moratorium on deep sea bed mining at Lords Question Time today, with Peers raising the need for nations to work together on this, and to fully implement a circular economy to reduce the need for mining in the future.
June 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🌊🪸🦈The Government reaffirmed their commitment to the current moratorium on deep sea bed mining at Lords Question Time today, with Peers raising the need for nations to work together on this, and to fully implement a circular economy to reduce the need for mining in the future.
🌿🏡⚡️Today the wide-ranging #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill has its 2nd Reading. Peers will be scrutinising how the major reforms proposed can deliver the housing and infrastructure we need while protecting the environment and delivering on our #climate and #nature commitments.
June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🌿🏡⚡️Today the wide-ranging #PlanningAndInfrastructureBill has its 2nd Reading. Peers will be scrutinising how the major reforms proposed can deliver the housing and infrastructure we need while protecting the environment and delivering on our #climate and #nature commitments.
🪴🔋Today Peers will be debating Lord Krebs' Private Members Bill which would give all public bodies a duty to further the objectives of both the Climate Change and Environment Acts, helping to restore nature and meet net zero.
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3749/p...
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3749/p...
Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL] publications - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
Documents, and debates for Environmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]
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June 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🪴🔋Today Peers will be debating Lord Krebs' Private Members Bill which would give all public bodies a duty to further the objectives of both the Climate Change and Environment Acts, helping to restore nature and meet net zero.
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3749/p...
bills.parliament.uk/bills/3749/p...