Environmental Law Foundation
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The Environmental Law Foundation is the national UK charity that helps people use the law to protect and improve their local environment and quality of life.
🌿 Join us on 11 December for Intervening for the Environment!
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025
📍 London + Online
🎟️ Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intervenin...
This is a space to learn, connect and empower the growing movement for environmental justice.
Let’s intervene where it matters. 🌍✨
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025
📍 London + Online
🎟️ Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intervenin...
This is a space to learn, connect and empower the growing movement for environmental justice.
Let’s intervene where it matters. 🌍✨
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌿 Join us on 11 December for Intervening for the Environment!
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025
📍 London + Online
🎟️ Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intervenin...
This is a space to learn, connect and empower the growing movement for environmental justice.
Let’s intervene where it matters. 🌍✨
📅 Thursday 11 December 2025
📍 London + Online
🎟️ Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/intervenin...
This is a space to learn, connect and empower the growing movement for environmental justice.
Let’s intervene where it matters. 🌍✨
🌊 Missed our Rights of Rivers webinar? Catch up now!
Our recent session with Matrix Chambers explored how local councils can take practical steps to support the Rights of Nature movement – with a special focus on rivers. 🌿
▶️ Watch now: vimeo.com/1134637522/a...
#RightsOfNature #RiverRights
Our recent session with Matrix Chambers explored how local councils can take practical steps to support the Rights of Nature movement – with a special focus on rivers. 🌿
▶️ Watch now: vimeo.com/1134637522/a...
#RightsOfNature #RiverRights
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌊 Missed our Rights of Rivers webinar? Catch up now!
Our recent session with Matrix Chambers explored how local councils can take practical steps to support the Rights of Nature movement – with a special focus on rivers. 🌿
▶️ Watch now: vimeo.com/1134637522/a...
#RightsOfNature #RiverRights
Our recent session with Matrix Chambers explored how local councils can take practical steps to support the Rights of Nature movement – with a special focus on rivers. 🌿
▶️ Watch now: vimeo.com/1134637522/a...
#RightsOfNature #RiverRights
Helen Hamilton shares how she worked to overturn planning permission for a factory farm threatening ancient woodland in Wales — showing how pro bono action can hold decision-makers accountable and protect irreplaceable habitats.
💚 Join our pro bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
💚 Join our pro bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Helen Hamilton shares how she worked to overturn planning permission for a factory farm threatening ancient woodland in Wales — showing how pro bono action can hold decision-makers accountable and protect irreplaceable habitats.
💚 Join our pro bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
💚 Join our pro bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
Senior Associate Sabah Siddiq, from Lester Aldridge, worked with ELF and the Woodland Trust to overturn planning permission for a poultry farm expansion that threatened ancient woodland in Wales.
💚 Stand up for nature with your legal skills. Join the ELF pro-bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
💚 Stand up for nature with your legal skills. Join the ELF pro-bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Senior Associate Sabah Siddiq, from Lester Aldridge, worked with ELF and the Woodland Trust to overturn planning permission for a poultry farm expansion that threatened ancient woodland in Wales.
💚 Stand up for nature with your legal skills. Join the ELF pro-bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
💚 Stand up for nature with your legal skills. Join the ELF pro-bono network: elflaw.org/get-involved...
Environmental barrister Jessica Allen reflects on her work on the Brighton Marina case, to defend the Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) from harmful activities.
💚 Join our network of pro bono lawyers and make your skills count for the planet: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
💚 Join our network of pro bono lawyers and make your skills count for the planet: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Environmental barrister Jessica Allen reflects on her work on the Brighton Marina case, to defend the Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) from harmful activities.
💚 Join our network of pro bono lawyers and make your skills count for the planet: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
💚 Join our network of pro bono lawyers and make your skills count for the planet: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
Living beside the River Arun, Matthew Cripps witnessed wildlife disturbance caused by unregulated river use and worked with ELF and the University of Sussex Law Clinic to explore legal solutions and community protection tools.
💚 Join our pro-bono network:
elflaw.org/get-involved...
💚 Join our pro-bono network:
elflaw.org/get-involved...
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Living beside the River Arun, Matthew Cripps witnessed wildlife disturbance caused by unregulated river use and worked with ELF and the University of Sussex Law Clinic to explore legal solutions and community protection tools.
💚 Join our pro-bono network:
elflaw.org/get-involved...
💚 Join our pro-bono network:
elflaw.org/get-involved...
For Pro Bono Week 2025, we’re celebrating the inspiring people behind ELF’s network of environmental justice champions.
Dr. Joanna Smallwood supported a community working to protect the River Arun.
💚 Learn more about how you can volunteer your legal skills: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
Dr. Joanna Smallwood supported a community working to protect the River Arun.
💚 Learn more about how you can volunteer your legal skills: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
November 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
For Pro Bono Week 2025, we’re celebrating the inspiring people behind ELF’s network of environmental justice champions.
Dr. Joanna Smallwood supported a community working to protect the River Arun.
💚 Learn more about how you can volunteer your legal skills: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
Dr. Joanna Smallwood supported a community working to protect the River Arun.
💚 Learn more about how you can volunteer your legal skills: elflaw.org/get-involved...
#ProBonoWeek
💧 How can councils act for their rivers?
Our new Rights of Rivers guide offers step-by-step advice for councils and communities to do the same.
📘 Explore the guide:
👉 www.hoganlovellsbase.com/_uploads/dow...
#RightsofRivers #LocalCouncils #EnvironmentalJustice #NatureRights #Rivers
Our new Rights of Rivers guide offers step-by-step advice for councils and communities to do the same.
📘 Explore the guide:
👉 www.hoganlovellsbase.com/_uploads/dow...
#RightsofRivers #LocalCouncils #EnvironmentalJustice #NatureRights #Rivers
October 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
💧 How can councils act for their rivers?
Our new Rights of Rivers guide offers step-by-step advice for councils and communities to do the same.
📘 Explore the guide:
👉 www.hoganlovellsbase.com/_uploads/dow...
#RightsofRivers #LocalCouncils #EnvironmentalJustice #NatureRights #Rivers
Our new Rights of Rivers guide offers step-by-step advice for councils and communities to do the same.
📘 Explore the guide:
👉 www.hoganlovellsbase.com/_uploads/dow...
#RightsofRivers #LocalCouncils #EnvironmentalJustice #NatureRights #Rivers
2024 saw some of the lowest butterfly numbers since UK records began.
ELF has signed the Bristol Declaration to shape the Big Insect Rescue Plan — an evidence-based roadmap for recovery.
🌼 Add your voice today: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BigInsectRescuePlan #BristolDeclaration
ELF has signed the Bristol Declaration to shape the Big Insect Rescue Plan — an evidence-based roadmap for recovery.
🌼 Add your voice today: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BigInsectRescuePlan #BristolDeclaration
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
2024 saw some of the lowest butterfly numbers since UK records began.
ELF has signed the Bristol Declaration to shape the Big Insect Rescue Plan — an evidence-based roadmap for recovery.
🌼 Add your voice today: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BigInsectRescuePlan #BristolDeclaration
ELF has signed the Bristol Declaration to shape the Big Insect Rescue Plan — an evidence-based roadmap for recovery.
🌼 Add your voice today: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BigInsectRescuePlan #BristolDeclaration
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the 'Symposium for the practical application of the River Ouse Charter' held at Marine Workshops, Newhaven.
We're extremely grateful to be work collaboratively and with shared responsibly to help our waterways to live, thrive and evolve.
We're extremely grateful to be work collaboratively and with shared responsibly to help our waterways to live, thrive and evolve.
October 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the 'Symposium for the practical application of the River Ouse Charter' held at Marine Workshops, Newhaven.
We're extremely grateful to be work collaboratively and with shared responsibly to help our waterways to live, thrive and evolve.
We're extremely grateful to be work collaboratively and with shared responsibly to help our waterways to live, thrive and evolve.
Insects across the UK are in crisis — and the numbers are alarming.
Together, we can build the Big Insect Rescue Plan — informed by public voices, science, and community action.
👉 Have your say: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BristolDeclaration #BigInsectRescuePlan #TogetherForInsects
Together, we can build the Big Insect Rescue Plan — informed by public voices, science, and community action.
👉 Have your say: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BristolDeclaration #BigInsectRescuePlan #TogetherForInsects
October 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Insects across the UK are in crisis — and the numbers are alarming.
Together, we can build the Big Insect Rescue Plan — informed by public voices, science, and community action.
👉 Have your say: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BristolDeclaration #BigInsectRescuePlan #TogetherForInsects
Together, we can build the Big Insect Rescue Plan — informed by public voices, science, and community action.
👉 Have your say: butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
#BristolDeclaration #BigInsectRescuePlan #TogetherForInsects
🌊 WEBINAR: Rights of Rivers – How Councils Can Take Action
Friday 7 November 2025 | 12:30–13:30 | Zoom
📅 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday 7 November 2025 | 12:30–13:30 | Zoom
📅 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
🌊 WEBINAR: Rights of Rivers – How Councils Can Take Action
Friday 7 November 2025 | 12:30–13:30 | Zoom
📅 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday 7 November 2025 | 12:30–13:30 | Zoom
📅 Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🌊 Does a river have rights?
From the River Ouse in Sussex to the Ganges in India and the Whanganui in New Zealand, a global movement is growing to recognise rivers as legal persons – with rights to flow, thrive, and be protected.
From the River Ouse in Sussex to the Ganges in India and the Whanganui in New Zealand, a global movement is growing to recognise rivers as legal persons – with rights to flow, thrive, and be protected.
September 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🌊 Does a river have rights?
From the River Ouse in Sussex to the Ganges in India and the Whanganui in New Zealand, a global movement is growing to recognise rivers as legal persons – with rights to flow, thrive, and be protected.
From the River Ouse in Sussex to the Ganges in India and the Whanganui in New Zealand, a global movement is growing to recognise rivers as legal persons – with rights to flow, thrive, and be protected.
🌼 Let it grow, let it grow!
This May, we’re giving the lawnmower a break and letting nature do its thing. By skipping mowing for just one month, we’re creating a safe haven for bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. Every little flower helps!
#NoMowMay #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins
This May, we’re giving the lawnmower a break and letting nature do its thing. By skipping mowing for just one month, we’re creating a safe haven for bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. Every little flower helps!
#NoMowMay #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins
May 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🌼 Let it grow, let it grow!
This May, we’re giving the lawnmower a break and letting nature do its thing. By skipping mowing for just one month, we’re creating a safe haven for bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. Every little flower helps!
#NoMowMay #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins
This May, we’re giving the lawnmower a break and letting nature do its thing. By skipping mowing for just one month, we’re creating a safe haven for bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators. Every little flower helps!
#NoMowMay #BeeFriendly #WildYardWins
Happy Birthday, Sir David Attenborough!
Today, we celebrate not just the years of a remarkable life, but the profound impact you've had on our world.
Today, we celebrate not just the years of a remarkable life, but the profound impact you've had on our world.
May 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Happy Birthday, Sir David Attenborough!
Today, we celebrate not just the years of a remarkable life, but the profound impact you've had on our world.
Today, we celebrate not just the years of a remarkable life, but the profound impact you've had on our world.
🌊 “The Ouse has a voice—and we must listen.” 🌱
Emma Montlake, co-director of ELF writes about the rights of rivers.
Emma Montlake, co-director of ELF writes about the rights of rivers.
April 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🌊 “The Ouse has a voice—and we must listen.” 🌱
Emma Montlake, co-director of ELF writes about the rights of rivers.
Emma Montlake, co-director of ELF writes about the rights of rivers.
Our Spring newsletter went out today! You can read here: share.sender.net/campaigns/an...
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March 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Our Spring newsletter went out today! You can read here: share.sender.net/campaigns/an...
Don't forget to subscribe to be the first to know about our updates!
Don't forget to subscribe to be the first to know about our updates!
In an exciting and groundbreaking decision, Lewes District Council have agreed to recognise the Rights of the River Ouse, paving the way for the Ouse to become the first in England to have its legal rights recognised by a local authority.
February 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
In an exciting and groundbreaking decision, Lewes District Council have agreed to recognise the Rights of the River Ouse, paving the way for the Ouse to become the first in England to have its legal rights recognised by a local authority.
ELF is actively engaged in a significant public inquiry concerning the River Thames and the critical question of its governance and control over its future management. The Port of London Authority (PLA) three years ago proposed an updated Harbour Revision Order (HRO)
February 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
ELF is actively engaged in a significant public inquiry concerning the River Thames and the critical question of its governance and control over its future management. The Port of London Authority (PLA) three years ago proposed an updated Harbour Revision Order (HRO)
Our member spotlight this month goes to Gabriel Nelson, barrister at Francis Taylor Building. He has acted for local communities, campaign groups and NGOs in a range of environmental law matters, as well as central and local government.
February 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Our member spotlight this month goes to Gabriel Nelson, barrister at Francis Taylor Building. He has acted for local communities, campaign groups and NGOs in a range of environmental law matters, as well as central and local government.
ELF paralegal Tanvi Sengupta shows her love for rivers and why we need to protect them.
At ELF, we’re working to defend our rivers—challenging pollution, supporting communities, and fighting for legal recognition of river rights. 🏛️💧
Read the full blog: elflaw.org/news/rivers-...
#ShowTheLove
At ELF, we’re working to defend our rivers—challenging pollution, supporting communities, and fighting for legal recognition of river rights. 🏛️💧
Read the full blog: elflaw.org/news/rivers-...
#ShowTheLove
February 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
ELF paralegal Tanvi Sengupta shows her love for rivers and why we need to protect them.
At ELF, we’re working to defend our rivers—challenging pollution, supporting communities, and fighting for legal recognition of river rights. 🏛️💧
Read the full blog: elflaw.org/news/rivers-...
#ShowTheLove
At ELF, we’re working to defend our rivers—challenging pollution, supporting communities, and fighting for legal recognition of river rights. 🏛️💧
Read the full blog: elflaw.org/news/rivers-...
#ShowTheLove
Last December, the Office of Environmental Protection issued three decision notices with regard to the regulation of network combined sewer overflows through which untreated sewage is discharged into watercourses, an issue we see constantly at ELF.
February 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Last December, the Office of Environmental Protection issued three decision notices with regard to the regulation of network combined sewer overflows through which untreated sewage is discharged into watercourses, an issue we see constantly at ELF.
🚨 BUT threats like overfishing, pollution, and weak enforcement put our oceans at risk.
🌍 Do you think the UK is doing enough to protect the ocean?
#ShowTheLove #OceanConservation #UKLaws #ProtectOurSeas #EnvironmentalLaw
📌 Save this for later & share with a friend who loves the ocean! 💙
🌍 Do you think the UK is doing enough to protect the ocean?
#ShowTheLove #OceanConservation #UKLaws #ProtectOurSeas #EnvironmentalLaw
📌 Save this for later & share with a friend who loves the ocean! 💙
February 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🚨 BUT threats like overfishing, pollution, and weak enforcement put our oceans at risk.
🌍 Do you think the UK is doing enough to protect the ocean?
#ShowTheLove #OceanConservation #UKLaws #ProtectOurSeas #EnvironmentalLaw
📌 Save this for later & share with a friend who loves the ocean! 💙
🌍 Do you think the UK is doing enough to protect the ocean?
#ShowTheLove #OceanConservation #UKLaws #ProtectOurSeas #EnvironmentalLaw
📌 Save this for later & share with a friend who loves the ocean! 💙
DID YOU KNOW? The UK has laws designed to protect our oceans—but they need our support! 💙
From Marine Conservation Zones to banning single-use plastics, these policies help safeguard marine life and habitats. 🐬🐟💚
#EnvironmentalLaw #UKLaw #ProtecttheOceans #SavetheSeas
From Marine Conservation Zones to banning single-use plastics, these policies help safeguard marine life and habitats. 🐬🐟💚
#EnvironmentalLaw #UKLaw #ProtecttheOceans #SavetheSeas
February 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
DID YOU KNOW? The UK has laws designed to protect our oceans—but they need our support! 💙
From Marine Conservation Zones to banning single-use plastics, these policies help safeguard marine life and habitats. 🐬🐟💚
#EnvironmentalLaw #UKLaw #ProtecttheOceans #SavetheSeas
From Marine Conservation Zones to banning single-use plastics, these policies help safeguard marine life and habitats. 🐬🐟💚
#EnvironmentalLaw #UKLaw #ProtecttheOceans #SavetheSeas
Join us! Thursday 27th February 2025, 11am to 4pm
Exeter University, Streatham Campus
The event is free to attend but places must be booked. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Kindly supported by the Helen & Geoffrey de Freitas Trust
Exeter University, Streatham Campus
The event is free to attend but places must be booked. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Kindly supported by the Helen & Geoffrey de Freitas Trust
February 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Join us! Thursday 27th February 2025, 11am to 4pm
Exeter University, Streatham Campus
The event is free to attend but places must be booked. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Kindly supported by the Helen & Geoffrey de Freitas Trust
Exeter University, Streatham Campus
The event is free to attend but places must be booked. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Kindly supported by the Helen & Geoffrey de Freitas Trust