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The latest from the RSPB’s campaigning and policy work from across the UK.
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This is just another test of our governments’ commitments to put nature at the heart of policy.
So far, it’s not looking good.
Your voices have made this a national issue - and that matters.
We’ll keep pushing for energy solutions that protect nature, as well as climate.
So far, it’s not looking good.
Your voices have made this a national issue - and that matters.
We’ll keep pushing for energy solutions that protect nature, as well as climate.
January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
This is just another test of our governments’ commitments to put nature at the heart of policy.
So far, it’s not looking good.
Your voices have made this a national issue - and that matters.
We’ll keep pushing for energy solutions that protect nature, as well as climate.
So far, it’s not looking good.
Your voices have made this a national issue - and that matters.
We’ll keep pushing for energy solutions that protect nature, as well as climate.
62% of Scotland’s seabird species are already in decline.
Berwick Bank could now push some toward local and even national extinction, supported with public money.
Berwick Bank could now push some toward local and even national extinction, supported with public money.
January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
62% of Scotland’s seabird species are already in decline.
Berwick Bank could now push some toward local and even national extinction, supported with public money.
Berwick Bank could now push some toward local and even national extinction, supported with public money.
Yes, offshore wind is essential for tackling climate change.
But clean energy shouldn’t come with a body count.
We should be working towards lower-impact sites that can deliver the same energy without wiping out wildlife.
We don’t have to choose between climate action and living seabirds.
But clean energy shouldn’t come with a body count.
We should be working towards lower-impact sites that can deliver the same energy without wiping out wildlife.
We don’t have to choose between climate action and living seabirds.
January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Yes, offshore wind is essential for tackling climate change.
But clean energy shouldn’t come with a body count.
We should be working towards lower-impact sites that can deliver the same energy without wiping out wildlife.
We don’t have to choose between climate action and living seabirds.
But clean energy shouldn’t come with a body count.
We should be working towards lower-impact sites that can deliver the same energy without wiping out wildlife.
We don’t have to choose between climate action and living seabirds.
Berwick Bank could be one of the deadliest wind farms in the world for seabirds.
In its first year, scientists predict it could kill:
• 2,808 Guillemots
• 815 Kittiwakes
• 261 Gannets
• 154 Razorbills
• 66 Puffins
That’s 4,000+ birds before year two, and tens of thousands over its lifetime.
In its first year, scientists predict it could kill:
• 2,808 Guillemots
• 815 Kittiwakes
• 261 Gannets
• 154 Razorbills
• 66 Puffins
That’s 4,000+ birds before year two, and tens of thousands over its lifetime.
January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Berwick Bank could be one of the deadliest wind farms in the world for seabirds.
In its first year, scientists predict it could kill:
• 2,808 Guillemots
• 815 Kittiwakes
• 261 Gannets
• 154 Razorbills
• 66 Puffins
That’s 4,000+ birds before year two, and tens of thousands over its lifetime.
In its first year, scientists predict it could kill:
• 2,808 Guillemots
• 815 Kittiwakes
• 261 Gannets
• 154 Razorbills
• 66 Puffins
That’s 4,000+ birds before year two, and tens of thousands over its lifetime.
Thank you to the 7,000+ people across the UK who stood with us against public money for Berwick Bank.
This decision is a blow to our seabirds and to a truly sustainable energy future.
Your voices matter. Together, we’ll keep fighting for solutions that protect nature and the climate. 🧵
This decision is a blow to our seabirds and to a truly sustainable energy future.
Your voices matter. Together, we’ll keep fighting for solutions that protect nature and the climate. 🧵
The UK Government’s decision to include Berwick Bank in the Contracts for Difference scheme is a disaster for Scotland’s seabirds.
Killing tens of thousands of these incredible birds isn’t just reckless, it could push many species towards extinction.
Killing tens of thousands of these incredible birds isn’t just reckless, it could push many species towards extinction.
January 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Thank you to the 7,000+ people across the UK who stood with us against public money for Berwick Bank.
This decision is a blow to our seabirds and to a truly sustainable energy future.
Your voices matter. Together, we’ll keep fighting for solutions that protect nature and the climate. 🧵
This decision is a blow to our seabirds and to a truly sustainable energy future.
Your voices matter. Together, we’ll keep fighting for solutions that protect nature and the climate. 🧵
Packed house at Oxford Farming Conference today - and no wonder.
Farmers shared powerful, real‑world stories of nature‑restoring agriculture delivering hope, resilience and better livelihoods.
Proof that farming working with nature just makes sense.
Farmers shared powerful, real‑world stories of nature‑restoring agriculture delivering hope, resilience and better livelihoods.
Proof that farming working with nature just makes sense.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Packed house at Oxford Farming Conference today - and no wonder.
Farmers shared powerful, real‑world stories of nature‑restoring agriculture delivering hope, resilience and better livelihoods.
Proof that farming working with nature just makes sense.
Farmers shared powerful, real‑world stories of nature‑restoring agriculture delivering hope, resilience and better livelihoods.
Proof that farming working with nature just makes sense.
Thank you to everyone who gave nature a voice in 2025 📣
More than 100,000 actions, from signing petitions to meeting your representatives, helped us fight for wildlife across the UK!
Our 2025 round up 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
More than 100,000 actions, from signing petitions to meeting your representatives, helped us fight for wildlife across the UK!
Our 2025 round up 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
December 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Thank you to everyone who gave nature a voice in 2025 📣
More than 100,000 actions, from signing petitions to meeting your representatives, helped us fight for wildlife across the UK!
Our 2025 round up 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
More than 100,000 actions, from signing petitions to meeting your representatives, helped us fight for wildlife across the UK!
Our 2025 round up 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Today, the UK Government’s Planning Bill became law – a big blow for wildlife.
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today, the UK Government’s Planning Bill became law – a big blow for wildlife.
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
Thousands of you fought for nature as the Bill passed through Parliament.
Now, this isn’t the time to stay silent – nature needs us more than ever.
Join us & speak up 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/action/1
This is not just about wildlife. It is about our future too.
Over 20,000 people responded to the recent consultation in defence of BNG.
Your voice can still be heard. Email your MP today to tell them what nature means to you 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Over 20,000 people responded to the recent consultation in defence of BNG.
Your voice can still be heard. Email your MP today to tell them what nature means to you 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This is not just about wildlife. It is about our future too.
Over 20,000 people responded to the recent consultation in defence of BNG.
Your voice can still be heard. Email your MP today to tell them what nature means to you 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Over 20,000 people responded to the recent consultation in defence of BNG.
Your voice can still be heard. Email your MP today to tell them what nature means to you 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Now?
They have weakened it, creating uncertainty for businesses, investors and voters, and an uneven playing field for developers who want to do the right thing.
They have weakened it, creating uncertainty for businesses, investors and voters, and an uneven playing field for developers who want to do the right thing.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Now?
They have weakened it, creating uncertainty for businesses, investors and voters, and an uneven playing field for developers who want to do the right thing.
They have weakened it, creating uncertainty for businesses, investors and voters, and an uneven playing field for developers who want to do the right thing.
Britain pioneered BNG as a flagship nature market, attracting investment, creating jobs and driving green growth.
Just weeks ago, ministers pledged to strengthen it.
Just weeks ago, ministers pledged to strengthen it.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Britain pioneered BNG as a flagship nature market, attracting investment, creating jobs and driving green growth.
Just weeks ago, ministers pledged to strengthen it.
Just weeks ago, ministers pledged to strengthen it.
Diluting BNG by exempting ‘small’ sites (under 0.2 hectares), failing to close loopholes and signalling plans for further exemptions, the UK Government has chosen developers’ profits over public health and wellbeing.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Diluting BNG by exempting ‘small’ sites (under 0.2 hectares), failing to close loopholes and signalling plans for further exemptions, the UK Government has chosen developers’ profits over public health and wellbeing.
BNG was designed to be a win-win, delivering nature-friendly homes and communities that people want – alive with birdsong, buzzing with pollinators and enriched by green space.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
BNG was designed to be a win-win, delivering nature-friendly homes and communities that people want – alive with birdsong, buzzing with pollinators and enriched by green space.
The UK Government promised to be “the most nature-positive government this nation has ever had.”
Today’s decision to exempt more sites from Biodiversity Net Gain - the scheme designed to deliver more wildlife and green spaces where people live - flies in the face of that pledge.
Today’s decision to exempt more sites from Biodiversity Net Gain - the scheme designed to deliver more wildlife and green spaces where people live - flies in the face of that pledge.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The UK Government promised to be “the most nature-positive government this nation has ever had.”
Today’s decision to exempt more sites from Biodiversity Net Gain - the scheme designed to deliver more wildlife and green spaces where people live - flies in the face of that pledge.
Today’s decision to exempt more sites from Biodiversity Net Gain - the scheme designed to deliver more wildlife and green spaces where people live - flies in the face of that pledge.
Join the over 35,000 people taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2026!
Its the UK’s largest citizen science wildlife survey 23-25 January - easily done from your garden, balcony or local green space 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Its the UK’s largest citizen science wildlife survey 23-25 January - easily done from your garden, balcony or local green space 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
December 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join the over 35,000 people taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch 2026!
Its the UK’s largest citizen science wildlife survey 23-25 January - easily done from your garden, balcony or local green space 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Its the UK’s largest citizen science wildlife survey 23-25 January - easily done from your garden, balcony or local green space 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Our research 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Street names evoke nature as the real thing vanishes
Research reveals a huge increase in road names inspired by bird species that have undergone shocking declines.
www.rspb.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our research 👇
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
We’re celebrating the birds on our maps but losing them in the real world.
If trends continue, those road names might be the last place these species survive. 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
If trends continue, those road names might be the last place these species survive. 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Streets named after birds in Britain on rise as species’ populations plummet
RSPB says growing trend for honouring species that are in decline is not matched by action on conservation
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We’re celebrating the birds on our maps but losing them in the real world.
If trends continue, those road names might be the last place these species survive. 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
If trends continue, those road names might be the last place these species survive. 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Join our call and send a festive message of hope for Turtle Doves to DEFRA today 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180932/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180932/...
Two Turtle Doves? Almost – but now there’s hope
Join me and share a festive message in support of Turtle Doves. Nature-friendly farmers are helping these threatened birds, but they need more Government funding. Share your message of hope and help T...
action.rspb.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Join our call and send a festive message of hope for Turtle Doves to DEFRA today 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180932/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180932/...
Last week we made a special delivery to Defra!
We brought our giant Christmas card to Emma Reynolds MP and @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
Farmland wildlife like Turtle Doves are in trouble.
Nature-friendly farmers can help England’s nature recover, but they need UK Government support.
We brought our giant Christmas card to Emma Reynolds MP and @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
Farmland wildlife like Turtle Doves are in trouble.
Nature-friendly farmers can help England’s nature recover, but they need UK Government support.
December 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Last week we made a special delivery to Defra!
We brought our giant Christmas card to Emma Reynolds MP and @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
Farmland wildlife like Turtle Doves are in trouble.
Nature-friendly farmers can help England’s nature recover, but they need UK Government support.
We brought our giant Christmas card to Emma Reynolds MP and @angelaeagle1.bsky.social
Farmland wildlife like Turtle Doves are in trouble.
Nature-friendly farmers can help England’s nature recover, but they need UK Government support.
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RETURN is shortlisted in the Smiley Charity Film Awards!
If the story of the White-tailed Eagle stayed with you, we’d be grateful for your vote.
And if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss this incredible story. 🦅
👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/return
If the story of the White-tailed Eagle stayed with you, we’d be grateful for your vote.
And if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss this incredible story. 🦅
👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/return
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
RETURN is shortlisted in the Smiley Charity Film Awards!
If the story of the White-tailed Eagle stayed with you, we’d be grateful for your vote.
And if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss this incredible story. 🦅
👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/return
If the story of the White-tailed Eagle stayed with you, we’d be grateful for your vote.
And if you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss this incredible story. 🦅
👉 smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/return
The status quo isn't working.
Today’s National Emergency Briefing was a wake up call to those in power – we need action.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
Today’s National Emergency Briefing was a wake up call to those in power – we need action.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The status quo isn't working.
Today’s National Emergency Briefing was a wake up call to those in power – we need action.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
Today’s National Emergency Briefing was a wake up call to those in power – we need action.
@nebriefing.bsky.social
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📢Great news! Today, MSPs voted to remove Part 2 of the Natural Environment Bill, a serious threat to wildlife.
Thanks to everyone who spoke up! 🐦🌱
We’re not out of the woods yet though as it could return. Help us keep the pressure up for the Bill’s final stage: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Thanks to everyone who spoke up! 🐦🌱
We’re not out of the woods yet though as it could return. Help us keep the pressure up for the Bill’s final stage: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
📢Great news! Today, MSPs voted to remove Part 2 of the Natural Environment Bill, a serious threat to wildlife.
Thanks to everyone who spoke up! 🐦🌱
We’re not out of the woods yet though as it could return. Help us keep the pressure up for the Bill’s final stage: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Thanks to everyone who spoke up! 🐦🌱
We’re not out of the woods yet though as it could return. Help us keep the pressure up for the Bill’s final stage: action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Now let's make it happen – starting with fixing the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
Nature not a “blocker” to housing delivery, MPs find in new report - Committees - UK Parliament
Nature is not a “blocker” to delivering new housing, but rather a necessity for building resilient towns and neighbourhoods, MPs argue in a report published today.
committees.parliament.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Now let's make it happen – starting with fixing the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/62...
It is good to see MPs calling for stronger safeguards, more planning capacity, real incentives for nature-positive homes, and a robust Biodiversity Net Gain system in this report.
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It is good to see MPs calling for stronger safeguards, more planning capacity, real incentives for nature-positive homes, and a robust Biodiversity Net Gain system in this report.