Dan Carey-Dawes
@dancareydawes.bsky.social
Policy, campaigns & advocacy in the environmental charity sector. Views strictly my own and not those of my employer or any associated group. Personal account.
Some thoughts from me on how nature fared during the 2025 party conference season
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
How did nature fare at the autumn political party conferences?
The RSPB’s Government Affairs Manager Daniel Carey-Dawes gauges the party moods and what they mean for nature.
www.rspb.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Some thoughts from me on how nature fared during the 2025 party conference season
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
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We're looking for Youth Reps for our BTO Youth team! ➡️ bit.ly/YouthRep25
If you love nature and would like to join our amazing team of volunteers (expenses paid) aged 16-24 then apply to become a BTO Youth Rep today!🐦
📝 Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025.
If you love nature and would like to join our amazing team of volunteers (expenses paid) aged 16-24 then apply to become a BTO Youth Rep today!🐦
📝 Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025.
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
We're looking for Youth Reps for our BTO Youth team! ➡️ bit.ly/YouthRep25
If you love nature and would like to join our amazing team of volunteers (expenses paid) aged 16-24 then apply to become a BTO Youth Rep today!🐦
📝 Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025.
If you love nature and would like to join our amazing team of volunteers (expenses paid) aged 16-24 then apply to become a BTO Youth Rep today!🐦
📝 Closing date: Sunday 9th November 2025.
Excellent piece from @chrishinchliff.bsky.social on the work still to be done to ensure the Planning & Infra Bill supports natures’ recovery
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Planning deregulation carries serious political risks for Labour
The origins of Britain’s planning system are as deeply rooted in the legacy of the great post-war Labour government as the National Health Service ...
www.politicshome.com
April 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Excellent piece from @chrishinchliff.bsky.social on the work still to be done to ensure the Planning & Infra Bill supports natures’ recovery
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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BREAKING: Plastic nurdles are washing up along miles of the Norfolk coast, including RSPB Titchwell, following last week’s North Sea collision.🚨
This area is vital for migrating & nesting birds.
We have just days to act before this pollution spreads further.
(1/2)
This area is vital for migrating & nesting birds.
We have just days to act before this pollution spreads further.
(1/2)
March 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
BREAKING: Plastic nurdles are washing up along miles of the Norfolk coast, including RSPB Titchwell, following last week’s North Sea collision.🚨
This area is vital for migrating & nesting birds.
We have just days to act before this pollution spreads further.
(1/2)
This area is vital for migrating & nesting birds.
We have just days to act before this pollution spreads further.
(1/2)
More murky developments on Drax … Power station's further reporting failure exposed by BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
Drax power station's further reporting failure exposed by BBC News
Drax, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.
www.bbc.com
February 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
More murky developments on Drax … Power station's further reporting failure exposed by BBC www.bbc.com/news/article...
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An epic battle starts today in court over future of seabirds in North Sea
The UK wants to stop sandeel fishing and protect the marine food chain
The EU wants to keep fishing to feed pork production
There's lots of politics, as well as puffin lives, at stake
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The UK wants to stop sandeel fishing and protect the marine food chain
The EU wants to keep fishing to feed pork production
There's lots of politics, as well as puffin lives, at stake
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Sandeels vs the EU: how the puffin’s favourite food sparked first post-Brexit courtroom trade battle
This week the EU will argue the UK’s ban on catching the tiny fish, celebrated by conservationists, amounts to discrimination against Danish fishers
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
An epic battle starts today in court over future of seabirds in North Sea
The UK wants to stop sandeel fishing and protect the marine food chain
The EU wants to keep fishing to feed pork production
There's lots of politics, as well as puffin lives, at stake
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The UK wants to stop sandeel fishing and protect the marine food chain
The EU wants to keep fishing to feed pork production
There's lots of politics, as well as puffin lives, at stake
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Fantastic visit to @rspb.bsky.social Rockland Marshes!
I joined Tim and Daniel, where we talked about the challenges of climate change with water management in the Yare Valley and the threat of diseases to both wild bird and kept bird populations.
#BigGardenBirdwatchWeekend
Get counting!
I joined Tim and Daniel, where we talked about the challenges of climate change with water management in the Yare Valley and the threat of diseases to both wild bird and kept bird populations.
#BigGardenBirdwatchWeekend
Get counting!
January 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Fantastic visit to @rspb.bsky.social Rockland Marshes!
I joined Tim and Daniel, where we talked about the challenges of climate change with water management in the Yare Valley and the threat of diseases to both wild bird and kept bird populations.
#BigGardenBirdwatchWeekend
Get counting!
I joined Tim and Daniel, where we talked about the challenges of climate change with water management in the Yare Valley and the threat of diseases to both wild bird and kept bird populations.
#BigGardenBirdwatchWeekend
Get counting!
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"It’s too simplistic to think that strong regulation impedes growth. In most cases, firm and predictable regulation, coupled with the rule of law, is good for attracting investment." @nilspratley.bsky.social is right.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Memo for Rachel Reeves: regulators cannot produce growth out of thin air | Nils Pratley
Companies grumble about watchdogs, and there’s often room to improve, but the big stuff is in the hands of government
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"It’s too simplistic to think that strong regulation impedes growth. In most cases, firm and predictable regulation, coupled with the rule of law, is good for attracting investment." @nilspratley.bsky.social is right.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Big supporter of active travel but these Limebikes have got totally out of hand. This was London E14 this morning.
December 8, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Big supporter of active travel but these Limebikes have got totally out of hand. This was London E14 this morning.
Horning is one of the jewels in the crown of the Broads National Park. Quite unbelievable that pollution has been flowing into the river for a full nine days. We can’t restore nature with a water system that works like this. #nature #riverpollution www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sewage spills into Norfolk Broads river for nine days
An overflow spills sewage into a Broads river following consistent wet weather.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Horning is one of the jewels in the crown of the Broads National Park. Quite unbelievable that pollution has been flowing into the river for a full nine days. We can’t restore nature with a water system that works like this. #nature #riverpollution www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Living my values has never been so enjoyable… Great to discover that this bottle of Portuguese red wine
is supporting nature recovery efforts in Northern Portugal. Cheers to that!
is supporting nature recovery efforts in Northern Portugal. Cheers to that!
August 18, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Living my values has never been so enjoyable… Great to discover that this bottle of Portuguese red wine
is supporting nature recovery efforts in Northern Portugal. Cheers to that!
is supporting nature recovery efforts in Northern Portugal. Cheers to that!