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The network for environment & nature charities in Wales 🌱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #WeNeedNature #AngenNature https://waleslink.org/
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Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · Sep 29
We're pleased to launch our 2026 manifesto for the Senedd elections today!

#WeNeedNature #AngenNatur

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Our Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Elections - Wales Environment Link
In May 2026, a new Welsh Government will be elected; this government will be the one that succeeds or fails in our international nature targets for 2030. In this manifesto, Wales Environment Link memb...
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🌱 Help @plantlifeuk.bsky.social by joining in with Waxcap Watch until 31st December!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales makes up just 8.5% of the UK’s land, yet it hosts a staggering 55% of its grassland fungi species! 🍄
A pink waxcap mushroom, which almost looks like it has petals due to the segmentation of its top. This is also called a 'ballerina waxcap', as its cap splits and curls as it grows, resembling a ballerina's tutu. It's nestled in some healthy looking green grass. This shows two bright red 'scarlet waxcaps', growing side by side in a green lawn. They have very round caps and almost look like berries from a distance.
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Important report from @natreswales.bsky.social:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Since 2000, "Wales has already witnessed the loss of 11 species, with the European turtle dove and belted beauty moth becoming geographically extinct. The Species in Peril report warns others could face a similar fate".
The species at risk of extinction in Wales named in first of its kind report
Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Green Alliance's Ruth Chambers argues that the new Environment Bill and the OEGW could fill our environmental governance gap, but the new body must be given the legal duty and resources to ensure its independence and delivery.

👉 https://ow.ly/VaqC50XsYAX

Wales Environment Link

#thewelshagenda
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Great blog from @ruthchambers.bsky.social today on amendments needed to the Environment Bill: "It is essential that the OEGW’s independence from the Welsh Government is watertight, something which the bill currently fails to secure."

www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/...

#WeNeedNature #AngenNatur
At a crossroads: why Wales must futureproof its new green governance - Institute of Welsh Affairs
The new OEGW can fill our environmental governance gap, but it must be given the legal duty and resources to ensure its independence and delivery.
www.iwa.wales
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Great meetings @waleslink.bsky.social last week @campaign4parks.bsky.social @ramblerscymru.bsky.social @openspacessociety.bsky.social campaignerkate.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/f...
From Belém to Cardiff
Wales Environment Link (WEL) provides excellent value for organisations like the Open Spaces Society (OSS). It supports its 32 members, non-governmental bodies within and beyond Wales, influencing …
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November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Read more in The Mirror’s coverage here: www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Sick link between people convicted of wildlife abuse and crimes against humans
A new report compiled by the Wildlife and Countryside Link says the only way of knowing the true scale of wildlife crimes is for the government to add them to the noticeable register
www.mirror.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Tackling wildlife crime means tackling organised crime❗

Wildlife crime offenders are involved in other serious crimes:
💥 59% linked to violence
💰 58% linked to theft or criminal damage
🐇 For poaching and hare coursing, that rises to over 70%
🚨 27% have links to domestic violence
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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We’re calling on the Government to reaffirm its commitment to Aarhus and access to environmental justice🌍

📄 Read here: www.wcl.org.uk/40-ngos-writ...
The future of environmental justice? 40+ NGOs write to PM for assurance that the UK will uphold the Aarhus Convention
Today, over 40 of the biggest environmental NGOs and several King’s Counsel Barristers have written to the Prime Minister to ask that the UK Government reaffirm its commitment to the Aarhus…
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November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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📢 40+ NGOs have written to the PM urging him to uphold the Aarhus Convention – the cornerstone of environmental justice

The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Let @natreswales.bsky.social know what you think of the proposed Glyndŵr National Park in NE Wales here, open till 8 Dec: ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/north-east-g...

You can read more about it with this very helpful page from @campaign4parks.bsky.social: www.cnp.org.uk/about/our-wo...
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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A very interesting analysis and chat at the Britain Talks Climate & Nature Welsh launch this afternoon. Here’s their findings: climateoutreach.org/britain-talk...

Great panel too with Lee Waters, Leanne Wood and remarks from the Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies.

#weneednature
Four person panel sitting in front of a table, looking towards a screen with a wheel of data about different voters’ broad thoughts towards climate and nature policy. Detailed info here: https://climateoutreach.org/britain-talks-climate/climate-big-picture-2024/wales/ A close up of the data wheel, setting out broad views from voters like ‘established liberals’ and ‘dissenting disrupters’. More data here https://climateoutreach.org/britain-talks-climate/climate-big-picture-2024/wales/ and more on the segmented voter types here: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/seven-segments/
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Want to know how you can help? Have your say on the Big Insect Rescue Plan, our collaborative plan championing your voice and ideas so we can save the insects that our ecosystems depend on, together. 🦋

Take part here 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/big-insect-r...
A Brown Hairstreak butterfly and a fly, both feeding on yellow flowers, bordered by a pale orange rectangle and white text which reads 'Together for Insects'
September 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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We need insects, but today, insects need us to take action 🚨

We've united with Buglife and @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social to sound the alarm for insects, by launching a Declaration on UK Insect Declines.

Find out more about why it’s so important we speak up now 👇
bumblebeetrust.bsky.social Bumblebee Conservation Trust @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social · Sep 12
Yesterday, the UK’s leading insect conservation charities launched the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis at the @WildSummitUK🚨

This united front calls for change across governments, land managers, businesses, and the public. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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A close-up of a bumblebee feeding on a sunflower. Text reads: Insect crisis declared. The UK’s leading insect conservation charities launch the Declaration on the UK Insect Declines Crisis.
September 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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🌍 Peidiwch â cholli Amrywiol wrth Natur – gweminar sy'n ymhelaethu ar leisiau amrywiol mewn cadwraeth.
✨ 3 siaradwr. Straeon go iawn a syniadau ar hil, arweinyddiaeth a natur.
🗓️ 29 Hyd | 🕡 6:30–8:30pm
🔗 Cofrestrwch: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...
October 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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🌍 Don’t miss Diverse by Nature – a webinar amplifying diverse voices in conservation.
✨ 3 speakers. Real stories and ideas on race, leadership & nature💚
🗓️ 29 Oct | 🕡 6:30–8:30pm
Sign up here: event.swisscom.ch/v/diversebyn...
October 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Here's our response 👇
October 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Swifts are amazing! @jennyrathbone.bsky.social and @carolynthomasms.bsky.social supported the petition to include swift bricks in all new buildings this week: nation.cymru/news/swift-a...

You can read more about their needs in our Species Champion briefing here: waleslink.org/wp-content/u...
October 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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It's essential to the wellbeing of our rural economies and that of our natural environment that the economic modelling for the SFS is based on up-to-date data, and that it considers the scheme as a whole.

The SFS has been watered down plenty. Enough.
waleslink.bsky.social Wales Environment Link @waleslink.bsky.social · Oct 1
Yesterday, Welsh Gov published its economic modelling for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The analysis is far from robust, in our opinion, and only looks at the universal layer's (the entry level) impact on farms, not the Scheme as a whole.

Check out our response ⬇️
waleslink.org/business-cas...
This is a quote set against a narrow portrait image to the side of a cow. This is a black and white cow standing in a muddy grassy field in Eryri (Snowdon). The quote says: “We want the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) to boost nature-friendly farming in Wales to help farmers restore nature and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Business Case published today supports what Wales Environment Link (WEL) has long been pointing - the scheme's Universal layer alone will not provide sufficient benefit to nature, Welsh citizens nor the public purse. The Business Case states that the scheme's Optional and Collaborative layers deliver far better returns on the Welsh Government's investment. The conclusions are clear - if the SFS is to deliver its goals, Welsh Ministers will need to commit sufficient budget to the Optional and Collaborative layers and provide high-quality, accessible farm advice and guidance to help farmers take up these actions. And it should also mean an end to payments that just patch or prolong up the problems that unsustainable, and particularly intensive farming has created. Truly sustainable farm practices and systems work in harmony with the natural productive capacity of the land; they regenerate, rather than damage our soils, water and wildlife. WEL also notes that the impact assessment overlooks the farm productivity gains that can take time to materialise, such as improvements to soil health. And the assessment does not consider those upper layers which offer the real support for the nature-friendly farming practices. The Welsh Government’s ‘SFS payment ready reckoner’ provides a more accurate guide as to what the SFS means for farm business, and we’d encourage farmers to use this directly, to see what their own impact will be.”
October 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
waleslink.bsky.social
Yesterday, Welsh Gov published its economic modelling for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The analysis is far from robust, in our opinion, and only looks at the universal layer's (the entry level) impact on farms, not the Scheme as a whole.

Check out our response ⬇️
waleslink.org/business-cas...
This is a quote set against a narrow portrait image to the side of a cow. This is a black and white cow standing in a muddy grassy field in Eryri (Snowdon). The quote says: “We want the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) to boost nature-friendly farming in Wales to help farmers restore nature and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Business Case published today supports what Wales Environment Link (WEL) has long been pointing - the scheme's Universal layer alone will not provide sufficient benefit to nature, Welsh citizens nor the public purse. The Business Case states that the scheme's Optional and Collaborative layers deliver far better returns on the Welsh Government's investment. The conclusions are clear - if the SFS is to deliver its goals, Welsh Ministers will need to commit sufficient budget to the Optional and Collaborative layers and provide high-quality, accessible farm advice and guidance to help farmers take up these actions. And it should also mean an end to payments that just patch or prolong up the problems that unsustainable, and particularly intensive farming has created. Truly sustainable farm practices and systems work in harmony with the natural productive capacity of the land; they regenerate, rather than damage our soils, water and wildlife. WEL also notes that the impact assessment overlooks the farm productivity gains that can take time to materialise, such as improvements to soil health. And the assessment does not consider those upper layers which offer the real support for the nature-friendly farming practices. The Welsh Government’s ‘SFS payment ready reckoner’ provides a more accurate guide as to what the SFS means for farm business, and we’d encourage farmers to use this directly, to see what their own impact will be.”
October 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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We’re enjoying learning about the @publicmap.bsky.social project today at the Pierhead. Trialled on Ynys Môn, there’s so much potential on so many different layers - environmental, social, cultural… impossible to summarise here, you can learn more on their website! publicmap.org/en
September 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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We fully support Wales Environment Link’s manifesto includes

👏the clean-up of our waterways and
👏a commitment from all parties to the delivery a new National Park in North-East Wales

Read the full manifesto 👇
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
waleslink.bsky.social
We're pleased to launch our 2026 manifesto for the Senedd elections today!

#WeNeedNature #AngenNatur

waleslink.org/manifesto-20...
waleslink.org/cy/maniffest...
Our Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Elections - Wales Environment Link
In May 2026, a new Welsh Government will be elected; this government will be the one that succeeds or fails in our international nature targets for 2030. In this manifesto, Wales Environment Link memb...
waleslink.org
September 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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We're logging on to say a big thank you to everyone who joined our panel discussion at the Climate Cymru Act Now Change Forever mass lobby 🐝

We also wanted to say a big thank you to the staff at @climatecymru.bsky.social, Bethan Sayed and Stanley Townsend for organising a brilliant day.
Our four panellists (L-R - Joe Wilkins, James Hitchcock, Edna Wachira, and Ruth Chambers) standing in front of a WEL pop up banner. Joe is holding his hands behind his back. James is holding a yellow board with a dark yellow rectangle patterned background, which says 'for people, for climate, for nature' and includes the Act Now Change Forever logo. Edna is holding a white Wales Environment Link board which says 'I support ambitious nature targets / Rwy'n cefnogi targedau natur uchelgeisiol', and includes a blue, green, and red footer designed to look like a chart tracking nature recovering over the next 25 years. Ruth holds a board with a white and baby pink rectangle patterned background, which says 'Cymru Iachach, Tecach, Mwy Diogel'. There ae various items on the floor in the background, including other posters and an amplifier.
September 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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We're holding a panel event at @climatecymru.bsky.social's 'Act Now, Change Forever' mass lobby this week! We'd love to see you there, pop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30pm, to discuss all things Environment Bill.

Details attached + more info available online here: waleslink.org/wel-panel-at...
An invite giving more info on the panel. The text is below and the images are a lesser horseshoe bat, wings outstretched like it's diving from a rafter. Another is a brightly coloured blue and orange kingfisher, pierching on a branch, looking very fluffy. The third one is a carder bee, hanging onto a lavender flower, also looking fluffy. The text says: Act Now Change Forever Mass Lobby Wales Environment Link Panel: What does the new Environment Bill mean to you? Wednesday 17th September Starting at 14:00 Urdd Centre, Cardiff Bay - entrance opposite Tŷ Hywel Panellists: Ruth Chambers, Green Alliance James Hitchcock, Rewilding Britain Joe Wilkins, Wildlife enthusiast Chaired by Edna Wachira, Women4Resources
September 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Panel’s started at the Urdd Centre in the Bay! Come and join us if you can 🌱 #actnowchangeforever

@heleddfychan.bsky.social @llyrgruffydd.bsky.social @delythjewell.bsky.social @joycewatson.org.uk @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social @carolynthomasms.bsky.social @markisherwoodms.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM