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Farmland boost for wetlands welcomed by WWT
A new UK Government scheme to pay farmers to create and restore wetlands on their land has been welcomed by WWT as a “once in a generation” opportunity to help turn the tide on biodiversity loss and poor water quality.
6 January 2022
The State of Global Wetlands in 2021 – New Report
Earlier this week (15 December) as part of its 50th anniversary, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands launched the 2021 Global Wetland Outlook Report.
16 December 2021
WWT appoints Sarah Fowler as new chief executive
We are delighted to announce that WWT has appointed Sarah Fowler as our new Chief Executive.
6 December 2021
WWT chosen for The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has been selected as a charity partner for The Times and The Sunday Times 2021 Christmas Appeal.
27 November 2021
What happens when COP26 stops?
WWT’s Director of Conservation, James Robinson, reflects on what has been achieved at COP26, and what still needs to be done.
12 November 2021
UK Environment Bill Becomes Law: WWT’s Viewpoint
After three years the Environment Bill becomes law.
10 November 2021
An incredible 75 year milestone for international wetland charity
From pulling birds back from extinction to creating wonderful new nature friendly habitats - the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) today celebrates 75 years.
10 November 2021
Recent government announcement at COP 26 on Blue Carbon needs to go further – action is needed now
On Friday 5 November at Cop 26 the UK government announced its intention to establish a new cross-Administration UK Blue Carbon Evidence Partnership to progress the evidence base on these habitats.
9 November 2021
WWT heads to COP26
WWT will be at the upcoming United Nations climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow from next week (1st November), flying the flag for wetlands.
27 October 2021
Castle Espie to host BBC Two's Autumnwatch 2021
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre has been selected as one of three live locations across the UK to host BBC Two’s popular wildlife programme Autumnwatch. Following on from the huge success of BBC Springwatch earlier this year the watchers will again be
22 October 2021
New study shows allowing the sea back in could help UK meet climate goals
Findings demonstrate restored coastal saltmarsh, created through re-connecting the land to the sea, stores more carbon, faster, than forests
21 October 2021
Ten years of ground-breaking project helps save spoonies from extinction
The critically endangered spoon-billed sandpiper, which acts as a ‘flagship’ species for the conservation of vital wetlands for migratory waterbirds along the East Asian-Australasian flyway, may yet be pulled back from the brink of extinction thanks part
29 September 2021
WWT calls for wetlands to be at heart of reaching “nature positive” by 2030
WWT has welcomed the Nature Positive 2030 report produced by the five UK statutory nature agencies stressing that ambitions for nature recovery should be put on the same footing as those for climate change.
23 September 2021
WWT’s response to the Round Britain Climate Challenge incident
We are extremely sad to hear about the incident involving Sacha Dench and Dan Burton during the Round Britain Climate Challenge with Conservation Without Borders.
20 September 2021
Take action with us in support of the Great Big Green Week
WWT invites you to join us as we unite with groups, charities, businesses and individuals across the country in a collaborative effort to raises our concern about climate change as part of the Great Big Green Week (GBGW) which starts today (18 September)
18 September 2021