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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · 17d

Baroness Boycott raised concerns about microplastics, which are not only harming human health but are also projected to cut crop yields by up to 25% in the next decade

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · 17d

Lord Krebs drew attention to the worrying rise in single-use plastics, which increased 7% in the past year alone

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · 17d

🌍Great to hear from several Environment APPG supporters in a recent debate on the Global Plastics Treaty♻️

Baroness Cleveden asked the government what their plans are to tackle the UK’s own high levels of plastic waste, much of which is exported to other countries.

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Sep 10

The ocean produces at least 50% of earth's oxygen and is home to most of its biodiversity. Yet we are taking more from the ocean than it can sustain

In June, our MPs & peers wrote to the Commons Leader asking for urgent parliamentary time to ratify this treaty

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Cross-party MPs call on the UK Government to swiftly approve deal to protect worlds’ oceans | News | Environment APPG

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Sep 10

A win for the oceans! 🌊

Fantastic to see new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper introducing a bill to ratify the Global Oceans Treaty

The UK will now be part of international efforts to protect seas beyond national borders from exploitation, heeding calls from APPG supporters & environmental groups

Screenshot of an order paper for Parliament which reads: "Presentation of Bills: Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction" with a short description of the bill

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks to @andrewpakes.bsky.social for chairing, to our expert speakers @mattrcbrowne.bsky.social and Claire Wansbury for leading an excellent discussion, and to all parliamentarians who joined. The Environment APPG will be taking forward the key actions from this discussion in our follow-up work.

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Sep 2

At our Planning & Infrastructure Bill roundtable yesterday, MPs & Peers heard how recent government amendments are a positive step for nature.
But more can be done to protect species while meeting housing targets. Clearer rules can also speed up development and cut costs for business.

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎉 Congratulations to @andrewpakes.bsky.social on continuing as Chair of the Environment APPG, and to @werahobhouse.bsky.social, Rebecca Smith MP & @adrianramsay.bsky.social on their re-election as Vice Chairs!

We look forward to working together to champion climate & nature 🌍

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thanks to Iain Gulland from our associate member
@zerowastescotland.bsky.social for this piece - and for their leadership on this crucial agenda!

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 Our latest report is featured in Circular, showing growing evidence a circular economy is more than an environmental necessity: it’s a future-proofed economic opportunity

Using resources efficiently can boost the UK economy by £25bn by 2035

www.circularonline.co.uk/insight/how-...

How circularity can drive economic growth

Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, explains how circularity can drive economic growth, not only environmental benefits.

www.circularonline.co.uk

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 31

Liberal Democrat @earlrussell.bsky.social highlighted the UK’s green economy growth:

“A green future is our only future”

He warned that rolling back climate policy could cost the UK £92bn and risk 60,000 jobs, noting that:

“British leadership is global leadership”

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 31

Labour’s @youngb48.bsky.social urged govt to adopt a stronger national adaptation plan:

“More floods, heatwaves and biodiversity loss are inevitable... Will the Government radically get a grip and protect growth by acting now?”

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 31

Green Peer @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social challenged the Government’s failure to halt species decline by 2030:

“Bird species have declined by 7% in England since 2018.. one major driver is factory farming”

She called for urgent reform to food systems and land use policy

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 31

APPG supporter Lord Inglewood stressed the need for delivery, not just words:

“Talking about climate change doesn’t really do very much about mitigating the problems we’re all facing”

He called for clear regulation and proper finance to drive real action

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 31

It was great to see cross-party consensus in the House of Lords last week as the Government responded to @rozsavage.bsky.social’s Climate and Nature Bill

Peers across parties, including APPG supporters, backed stronger action on the climate & nature crisis

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 31

Green Peer @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social challenged the Government’s failure to halt species decline by 2030:

“Bird species have declined by 7% in England since 2018.. one major driver is factory farming”

She called for urgent reform to food systems and land use policy

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 31

APPG supporter Lord Inglewood stressed the need for delivery, not just words:

“Talking about climate change doesn’t really do very much about mitigating the problems we’re all facing”

He called for clear regulation and proper finance to drive real action

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 24

Our circular economy report, featuring in @theecologist.org, calls on govt to tackle overconsumption & boost the right to repair. This would:

🏭 Revive industry
🌍 Cut pollution & create green jobs
💷 Unlock £25bn for the UK economy

👉 theecologist.org/2025/jul/24/...

Right to repair 'would reduce inequality'

Will the government’s upcoming circular economy strategy consider a right to repair and overconsumption?

theecologist.org

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Roz Savage MP @rozsavage.bsky.social · Jul 14

🤝 Took part in the Climate Coalition Mass Lobby – Act Now, Change Forever.

Grateful to South Cotswolds constituents who came to Westminster to push for urgent climate leadership 💚 #ActNowChangeForever

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 16

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Victoria Collins MP @victoria-collins.bsky.social · Jul 15

I recently joined the Climate Coalition mass lobby to discuss the critical connections between health, climate, and nature 🌍

It was great to have productive conversations about the policies we need to build a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 16

One week on and we're still thrilled to see how many of our MPs met their constituents as part of The Climate Coalition's #ActNowChangeForever mass lobby!

Excellent to see so many conversations happening about the action needed to safeguard our futures 👇

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John Whitby MP @johnwhitbymp.bsky.social · Jul 11

I was pleased to meet constituents in Parliament as part of The Climate Coalition’s #ActNowChangeForever lobby.

We spoke about the urgent need for action to tackle climate change, restore nature, and invest in green jobs and sustainable farming.

#ClimateAction

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 15

"The patriotic approach is to work together to cut emissions for financial, security, nature and climate reasons"

Select committee chair and APPG supporter @billesterson.bsky.social noted how climate action cuts household bills and builds national security

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 15

The climate and nature statement was made by govt in response to @rozsavage.bsky.social's Climate & Nature Bill

She talked about the importance of community engagement, recognising the environmental action already being taken by local people across the country

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 15

"After the national health service, the thing that this country loves the most is its natural environment"

APPG supporter @pollybillington.bsky.social spoke about the fundamental link between restoring nature and tackling climate change, noting the public's love for British wildlife

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment @environmentappg.bsky.social · Jul 15

Yesterday Ed Miliband gave a statement to MPs on the climate & nature crisis

Vice Chair @adrianramsay.bsky.social welcomed recognition of this urgent challenge and the need for cross-party leadership

He urged rapid action to tackle UK deaths, flooding and drought already caused by climate change

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