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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · 6d

If you weren't able to attend #WildSummit you can watch the panel discussions on @wclnews.bsky.social YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzTg...

Our CEO @kitstoner.bsky.social was part of the 'Backing British Wildlife' panel discussion.

Wild Summit 2025 - Backing British Wildlife

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · 12d

2 weeks on from #WildSummitUK, we're reflecting on the outcomes of the event

At a time when many politicians push a narrative that people are losing appetite for environmental action, the Summit showed how much a falsehood this is 🌱

People are united for nature 👇

www.wcl.org.uk/reflections-...

A wild day - reflections on the Wild Summit

Nick Hawkes, Campaigns Lead at Wildlife and Countryside Link, reflects on the first ever Wild Summit - the urgency for nature, uplifting atmosphere on the day, and what we need going into 2026

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 12d

You can now catch up with all #WildSummitUK mainstage sessions on YouTube📺

We're excited for you all to carry on learning & being inspired for nature with talks on Meeting the 30by30 Challenge, Farming for the Future & more👇

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtzA...

Wild Summit 2025 - Meeting the 2030 challenge

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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 14d

Wild Summit 2025 – what an event! 🌱

On 11 September we brought rewilding to @wildsummituk.bsky.social, a new nature conference by @wclnews.bsky.social of over 1,200 people coming together to explore the solutions needed for the UK to meet its 2030 nature recovery targets.

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 20d

More highlights from #WildSummitUK, featuring @hugotagholm.bsky.social, @guyshrubsole.bsky.social, Mya-Rose Craig & more 🌱

We're so grateful to all our event partners, speakers, attendees & everyone else who came together for nature & made the event happen🙌

📹Lizzie Goldsack

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Wild Summit 2025 - full highlights

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 23d

We’re still digesting all the announcements, ideas, challenges, solutions & love for nature from #WildSummitUK last week

We can’t wait to keep the momentum going & push for real change for nature

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🎥 Lizzie Goldsack

The Wild Summit - highlights

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 27d

That’s a wrap on #WildSummitUK!

A huge thank you to all our incredible speakers, everyone who came together to deliver this wonderful event, & to all of you for joining us in Bristol or online🙌

We're leaving with a renewed sense of urgency & hope for nature, & can't wait for the next steps🌱

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Ruth Davis (wearing a blue and red shirt) sits in an armchair as part of a panel discussion

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall stands behind a lectern, pointing out to the crowd

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 27d

Back for our afternoon sessions at #WildSummitUK with Mya-Rose Craig, @tonyjuniper.bsky.social, @kitstoner.bsky.social & Emma Slawinski of @leagueacs.bsky.social

They’re discussing the action needed to boost British wildlife including how community action can complement more traditional approaches

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 27d

Some wonderful events at #WildSummitUK this morning, across our smaller stages

@wwtworldwide.bsky.social has explored what ‘access to nature’ means & we loved hearing the ideas on how to help insects with @savebutterflies.bsky.social, @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social, Buglife & @ajaytegala.bsky.social

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 27d

@triodosuk.bsky.social & Mayor Helen Godwin at #WildSummitUK

Great to hear all about how nature recovery is unlocking investment, driving innovation & supporting growth in the West of England

📷 Ania Shrimpton

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 27d

Opening #WildSummitUK, Mary Creagh notes the environment has a bigger benefit to the economy than any manufacturing sector 🪙

It's good to hear Government talking about the tangible benefits of nature - it's not just a nice to have, but essential to health & prosperity 💚

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 28d

We are all ready for our speakers to take to the stage at #WildSummitUK 🎉

Our breakfast events commence at 08:30, with our mainstage programme starting at 09:30 🕗

We can’t wait to welcome you in Bristol & online 🎟️

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 28d

We are all ready for our speakers to take to the stage at #WildSummitUK tomorrow🎉

Our breakfast events commence at 08:30, with our mainstage programme starting at 09:30🕗

We can’t wait to welcome you in Bristol & online🎟️

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · 29d

In 48 hours we'll be into our first sessions at #WildSummitUK

Which events are you most looking forward to?

Check out the programme & grab the final online tickets via wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Final remaining online tickets for #WildSummitUK, with just 3 days until we welcome you all to Bristol & online 📆

Book now👇

wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Counting down until #WildSummitUK - just 6 days until we open the doors in Bristol & launch our live stream📆

You can still book to join us, with online tickets still available & our waiting list open for in person attendance 🎟️

Find out more 👇

wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · Sep 4

We've been blow away by the demand for tickets to join us in Bristol, & in-person tickets for #WildSummitUK are now sold out 💯

We still have tickets available for our livestream & you can join the waiting list to hear about last-minute availability for Bristol tickets 📝

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Just 7 days until the biggest nature event of the year - #WildSummitUK ⌛

Book last remaining tickets via wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk 🎟️

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · Sep 1

10 days until #WildSummitUK, & tickets are running low ⌛️

Our day of talks, panels, workshops & more comes at a crucial time for nature - join us in person or online to explore topics including how we save British wildlife 🦔

Book tickets via wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk 🎟️

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Robson Peisley @robsonpeisley.bsky.social · Aug 29

I'm very excited to be attending the upcoming (and inaugural) Wild Summit on the 11th September - a day packed full of workshops, talks, and panels with attendees from across the environmental sector!

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@wclnews.bsky.social, find out more on the event page @wildsummituk.bsky.social

Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · Jul 7

Dive into the #WildSummitUK agenda to learn more about the programme speakers lined up

With voices from @nffn.bsky.social, @batconservation.bsky.social, @zslofficial.bsky.social & more we're covering the range of action for nature we need - from farming to funding👇

wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

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UK Youth for Nature @ukyouthfornature.bsky.social · Aug 31

We’ll be at @wildsummituk.bsky.social the 11th September!

Arranged by @wclnews.bsky.social, the event aims to bring together people and organisations from across the environmental sector.

We’re really excited to be hosting a panel session all about young people in conversation - get your tickets!

Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · Aug 4

#WildSummitUK will celebrate the work of local communities for nature💚

@ukyouthfornature.bsky.social are highlighting work of young people in Bristol - exploring the benefits of being a young person in the sector & what diversity can do for the planet

Book now: wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk

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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · Aug 29

@wildsummituk.bsky.social is almost here... Will you join us? 🌳

This brand new nature conference is bringing together leading voices in nature recovery for a day of talks, workshops and action – for a wilder, more hopeful future for people and planet.

👉https://tinyurl.com/wild-summit

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Wild Summit UK @wildsummituk.bsky.social · Aug 28

2 weeks until Bristol hosts the biggest nature event of the year - #WildSummitUK 📢

Join us there or online for talks including how investment, markets & economics can work for nature recovery🪙

Book tickets via wildsummituk.eventbrite.co.uk 🎟️

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join us at the Wild Summit on 11 Sept, to discuss how to restore nature.

I'm be speaking alongside @stephspyro.bsky.social, @beccyrspb.bsky.social, Abi Bunker of @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social and Areeba Hamid of @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social.

See @wildsummituk.bsky.social for more.

See you there!

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join us at #WildSummitUK and help shape our rescue plan to save insects 🦋📢

This one-day event brings together campaigners, politicians and communities in Bristol on 11 September for a day devoted to action for nature.

Will we see you there? Get your tickets at 👉 buff.ly/WGbenAR

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