Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.

An across-government technical assessment published today recognises that "nature is the foundation of national security" and that "every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse". A rational response to this would be to get very serious about nature recovery.
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Tell your MP you want the first Sussex Mayor to be elected through the SV system NOT FPTP There is currently a very real risk that a new Mayor will be elected for Sussex next year who has only minority support across the county. This is because on current plans the proposed election will u...

⚠️ First Past the Post is broken - and even though the government has scrapped it for Mayors, it might be used to elect #Sussex's new Mayor in 2026.

Tell your local council you want the first Sussex Mayor to be elected through a fair system, NOT FPTP: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Bio-bead pollution at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sussex Wildlife Trust CEO Chris Corrigan speaks to ITV Meridian about how bio-bead pollution from Southern Water's wastewater treatment plant is impacting wildlife at Rye Harbour Nature…

Sussex Wildlife Trust CEO Chris Corrigan speaks to ITV Meridian about how bio-bead pollution from Southern Water's wastewater treatment plant is impacting wildlife at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.

**Planning and Infrastructure Bill update**

The House of Lords have moved to keep vital protections for sensitive habitats and species.

It's now time to ask MPs to hold the line.

Let your MP know that we need to keep Amendment 130 in the Bill.

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Jeremy Clarkson article that says if you can't sort out your teeth you can't sort out the country.

I've got lots of things to say about Jeremy Clarkson.

Really not worth it. He knows his game is over and so is resorting to personal attacks.

Piss him off instead and
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RB Shrike present at very edge of vegetated area, E of Long Pits, Dungeness (thx for previous posts @dungenessowen.bsky.social) maps.google.com?q=50.9280330...

Tompot Blenny on Chalk Reef habitat

We're taking legal action to stop 100,000 tonnes of sediment being dumped in Beachy Head West Marine Conservation Zone every year for the next 10 years. This should not be allowed in a protected area.

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Google Map with pins showing community groups taking action for nature across Sussex

Did you know we have a map of community groups taking action for wildlife all across Sussex?

Find out what's happening near you - or if you're part of a group that should be on the map, let us know!

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This surprisingly relaxing footage is from SIX MILES under the ocean – and it’s the deepest ecosystem yet discovered

I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better

We’re honoured to have the brilliant Pamela Gupta as our compere and host for the day!

Pamela will be guiding us through the day, making space for every voice, every story, and the big questions we all need to ask 💬

We’re thrilled to welcome Jon Alexander to open Content Rising with a keynote steeped in collaboration, creativity, and citizen power 🙌

He’ll explore how organisations can open up, how we can step into our power and what it all means for the content we create and the language we choose.

Calling fresh new voices!📣 We're hiring trustees.

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📣 Calling all Sussex based nature lovers!

@sussexwildlife.bsky.social are currently recruiting Trustees!

Not sure what being a Trustee involves? We recently hosted a webinar all about being a Young Trustee: uky4n.org/2025/04/03/b...

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Are you coming to Content Rising? YouTube video by Content Rising

Working in communications? For nature recovery or tackling climate change?

REPOWER YOURSELF at Content Rising - two weeks today at @rbgkew.bsky.social Wakehurst (Sussex).

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Join us for an enlivening conversation as we warm up for the main #ContentRising gathering.

Learn more about our unique venue: the Millennium Seed Bank and the #gardens at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Wakehurst.

FREE ~ Weds 4 June ~ 4.30pm

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A beautiful morning for guiding a group around Stanmer Park. Plenty of Firecrests singing and a Corn Bunting, but surprise of the day goes to the OSPREY that circled over the village for 5 minutes before being chased off north by gulls @sussexornitholo.bsky.social #sussexbirding

Are you coming to Content Rising? YouTube video by Content Rising

Content Rising is happening four weeks today! Will you be there?

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Yes, had a record ten on my first BBS survey in Abbots Wood this year

Daniel Raven-Ellison is all set to share his insights on community-driven geography.

We’ll explore how people-powered initiatives can regenerate our connection to place and community 🗺️🌍

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