The Government recently introduced a new Policing, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and held the first parliamentary debate on the 15th March.  Many charities across the human rights, climate and nature sectors are concerned that the sweeping n...

As the Government considers the response to its plans for reducing pesticide use, RSPB Senior Policy Officer Steph Morren reflects on why this is necessary and how 6,000 actions have made sure nature's voice is heard. Photo credit: Ben Andr...

There are a million urgent environmental causes to fight. So when organisations come together on just one, you know it's crucial.  Alongside over 70 organisations, we are calling on the Prime Minister to amend the Environment Bill to i...

Anna Franklin delves into the history of prominent LGBT+ figures in conservation and natural science in celebration of LGBT+ history month this February. LGBT+ History Month is an annual, month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and tran...

'Climate anxiety' describes anxiety related to the global climate and biodiversity crisis and environmental disaster. Hearing from one of our amazing volunteers and two members of our Youth Council, this guest blog from Roisin Taylor loo...

For millions of us, trapped at home during lockdown, being able to escape to nature never felt more important. But the reality is that nature is in crisis too. Over 40 million birds have vanished from UK skies in the last 50 years and just ...

Firstly, a massive thank you for being here. The power of people is how we make change.    Why now? The next stage of the Environment Bill (the Report Stage debate) is on Tuesday 26th January. This is where MPs vote on propos...

2020 - has it flown or has it dragged?  We started this year feeling inspired: full of energy and anticipation for what it was to bring for nature and the climate.  It was dubbed THE year for action.  Unfortunately, we've seen live...

We’ve been banging on about the Environment Bill for a long time, but that’s because the Bill is a once-in-generation opportunity to save nature.   So, why is this Bill so important? What is the environment Bill? The ...

The RSPB has been fighting to protect nature since we were founded in 1889. From stopping the trade in wild bird plumage and protecting some of our best loved areas from development, to saving the Nature Directives and securi...

The past few months have been difficult for everyone. We wanted to know how best to support you and to make sure the content we were producing was what you wanted, so we put a short survey in April’s campaigns update. Thank you to everyone who...

Last Campaigns update saw some great literary inspiration, so much so, we’ve had some lockdown read recommendations from you!  It’s been really special to see such a wonderful variety of book recommendations, covering topics fro...

Community Corner If there was ever an example of what people-power can achieve it's in this guest blog by Niki Cardwell, who helped to organise and network with thousands of crafters across the UK to make items needed by wildlife rescues in Australia...

I don't know about you but books are one of the great loves of my life. Books have been, and continue to be, my inspiration, learning, adventures and frequently a chance to escape from real life for a while. So, when thinking about what might he...

We had an amazing response to our call for action on the Environment Bill. Nearly 9,000 of you emailed your MP and asked them to make sure the Environment Bill delivers for nature. Thank You! RSPB Campaigner Ruth Lindley gives us an update be...

At the turn of the decade, let's reflect on the things we've achieved together this year and look forward to the opportunities (and challenges!) around the corner... It has been a topsy-turvy year for politics, but when it comes to ...

Read on to find out about what RSPB thinks of the International Rebellion this week... There is tremendous momentum at the moment to save nature and take action against the climate crisis. This has been building over the last year as people become mo...

On Friday 20th September RSPB stood in solidarity with young people across the world in the UK’s largest ever climate protest at the Global Youth Climate Strikes. Together, with almost 4 million others worldwide, people stood together to demand...

This is part of a youth takeover: we asked our under 25 staff and volunteers to share their stories with us in the run up to the climate strikes, because we want to put their voices front and centre. They are raw, real and they're helping RS...

This is part of a youth takeover: we asked our under 25 staff and volunteers to share their stories with us in the run up to the climate strikes, because we want to put their voices front and centre. They are raw, real and they're helping RS...

This is part of a youth takeover: we asked our under 25 staff and volunteers to share their stories with us in the run up to the climate strikes, because we want to put their voices front and centre. They are raw, real and they're helping RS...

This is part of a youth takeover: we asked our under 25 staff and volunteers to share their stories with us in the run up to the climate strikes, because we want to put their voices front and centre. They are raw, real and they're helping RSPB g...

The youth strike movement is calling for everyone, young and old, to stand in solidarity and mobilise alongside them for the Global Climate Strike on 20th September. People from all walks of life will be come together around this moment, from the ear...

16,000+ sign-ups, through various different organisations, from people right across the UK who wanted to attend the lobby. The crowds in Victoria Tower Gardens, waiting to meet with their MPs 12,000 attendees estimate to have attended on the day E...

Over the summer your MP will be in your constituency where they are supposed to focus on the things you care about most - are they representing what you care about? Natasha Yorke-Edgell shows us why it’s the perfect opportunity to impress ...