The latest from the RSPB’s campaigning and policy work from across the UK. Sign up to and become a RSPB Campaigner - https://rspb.org.uk/actionfornaturehttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mrmlllvlo22rThe nature crisis is not just an environmental problem. It's an economic problem, a social problem and a national security problem. For too long nature hasn't been a priority, but investing in it now is investing in all our futures. RSPB CEO Beccy Speight explains 👇 https://labourlist.org/2026/07/a-new-economics-with-nature-at-its-core/27 Jul 2026 09:31 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmlllvlo22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mpodxlqkqs2cIt was great to hear the Secretary of State at Groundswell talking about how nature and profitability in farming go hand in hand - we couldn’t agree more!02 Jul 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpodxlqkqs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mnuktosgv22pBiodiversity Net Gain is designed to ensure that nature is restored alongside the delivery of new developments. But in practice it isn't delivering what it should or could.09 Jun 2026 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnuktosgv22phttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mnd3tkcyo22uGreat to present the RSPB’s Patterns of Persecution report in Westminster yesterday, hosted by Curlew Champion @joemorrismp.bsky.social The message was clear: England needs a licensing system for gamebird shooting to protect our birds of prey. https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/bird-crime-and-investigation/patterns-of-persecution02 Jun 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnd3tkcyo22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mn7r6lfpgc2wSwifts need your help! It’s officially breeding season for swifts, and there’s a few things you can do to help them, including help mapping their nesting locations. We have a full guide here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/what-we-do/protecting-species-and-habitats/swift-conservation-take-part-in-swift-mapper01 Jun 2026 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7r6lfpgc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mlqo6gu22s2zToday was a missed opportunity for nature. The UK Government has to do more.13 May 2026 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqo6gu22s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mlo6yj5na225Nature’s decline isn’t inevitable - it’s a political choice. With the UK Government setting its political agenda in the King’s Speech tomorrow, this is the chance to change course and build a future where nature can thrive. Read our new report, Nature on the Edge 👇 https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/natures-decline-isnt-inevitable-its-a-political-choice12 May 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo6yj5na225https://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mjziswpvl22fHappy #WorldCurlewDay! With their haunting call and wild beauty it’s the day to shine a light on an amazing species in real trouble. We joined MPs and Lords today to celebrate the new UK Curlew Action Plan.21 Apr 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjziswpvl22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3milf5okxh226The UK Govt has announced £90m for species recovery. England’s most threatened wildlife needs urgent action so it's an important step, though further cross-cutting action is needed for the UK Govt to hit its own recovery goals 👇 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/largest-ever-government-investment-in-threatened-species-recovery03 Apr 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3milf5okxh226https://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3migyhme6o22iThe ban on poisonous lead ammunition in outdoor shooting is law! Thank you to the thousands who spoke up. We’ve thrown wildlife a lifeline. Now, 100,000 waterbirds will be saved every single year. When we raise our voices together - we make change happen 👇 https://www.wwt.org.uk/about-us/news/time-is-almost-up-for-toxic-lead-ammunition01 Apr 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3migyhme6o22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mhqmxyccbk2aGreat to see coordinated proposals from Westminster, Scottish and Welsh govts for stronger restrictions on shooting rare and Red-listed birds including Pochards, Goldeneyes and Woodcocks. UK-wide, joined up action will be critical for their recovery. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/23/shooting-restricted-six-british-wild-birds-halt-population-decline https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/23/shooting-restricted-six-british-wild-birds-halt-population-decline?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other23 Mar 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqmxyccbk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mhe2yz5fbs2eEngland’s land is under pressure. Nature, farming, homes, energy and transport are all competing for the same finite space. The Land Use Framework announced by the UK Government today is England’s chance to start making long-term, strategic decisions that are good for everyone.18 Mar 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe2yz5fbs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mgwzauamns2iThank you to the thousands who spoke up! Your voices helped avoid a disaster for nature - but there's still more to do. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Mar 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwzauamns2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mgfk2ie4422tAnother report, the same story – but louder. We're way off track. With just four years left until 2030, the UK’s Seventh National Report shows we’re failing 19 out of 23 nature targets. It’s more proof that progress simply isn’t keeping pace with reality 👇 https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/will-the-uk-meet-global-nature-targets06 Mar 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfk2ie4422thttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mgau4iahn22vHow do we turn the tide for the UK’s seas? After 5 years of collaboration between industry, charities, government and experts, a new report the RSPB has helped develop lays out a blueprint for how marine net gain can help achieve real recovery 👇 https://www.marinedataexchange.co.uk/details/TCE-4482/2025-2026-strategic-net-gain-task-and-finish-group-offshore-wind-evidence-and-change-programme-owec-piloting-strategic-marine-net-gain-in-the-east-marine-plan-area04 Mar 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgau4iahn22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mg32a2ktbk2rA Westminster Hall debate on nature has been announced for tomorrow. Urge your MP to show up and speak out. Let’s make this a turning point so we can put nature at the heart of politics 👇 https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/action/102 Mar 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg32a2ktbk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mfmksdeoes2tThe Prime Minister is backing recommendations that could strip away vital nature protections and leave some of our most important wild places exposed to damaging development. Speak up and help stop this rollback before it starts 👇 https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/action/1 https://action.rspb.org.uk/page/186397/action/1?mode=DEMO&locale=en-GB24 Feb 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmksdeoes2thttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3mf2ynvsxc22oThe more people engage to save nature, the more we can do together to protect birds and other wildlife. The RACE Report highlights the need for greater representation in environmental action 👇 https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/we-cant-save-nature-without-involving-people-from-all-backgrounds17 Feb 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2ynvsxc22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rspbaction.bsky.social/post/3meno3tny2s2tGreat news: governments from across the world signed off the first-ever global Business & Biodiversity Assessment at IPBES-12 in Manchester last week. This is a milestone moment. It makes it clear that businesses have a major role in delivering transformative change for nature and people 🧵12 Feb 2026 09:21 +0000at://did:plc:v6axfcxwc3tjprlpafdnyulz/app.bsky.feed.post/3meno3tny2s2t