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Fairness must drive Seventh Carbon Budget plans, MPs tell Government - Committees - UK Parliament Fairness is “fundamental” to the legitimacy of the Seventh Carbon Budget and failure to deliver even benefits to all could put public consent at risk, MPs have warned in a report launched ...

Members of Parliament confirm that we have a credible plan to cut emissions.

Net Zero can protect households and industries from high energy bills, and people and wildlife from the impacts of climate change. 🌍

05.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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World’s largest krill harvester at centre of row over β€˜blue tick’ sustainability label Aker Qrill is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species

The fishing of krill is putting marine wildlife at risk.❗

To protect this fragile ecosystem, the fishery needs to be paused until stronger management and safeguards are in place.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

05.03.2026 11:24 πŸ‘ 294 πŸ” 142 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 5
Urban badger stepping onto the pavement at night, streetlight shines down from above. The badger turns its head to the camera.

Urban badger stepping onto the pavement at night, streetlight shines down from above. The badger turns its head to the camera.

A honeybee on bright purple common knapweed during bright daylight. In the blurred background, green grass and a busy road is visible in the distance.

A honeybee on bright purple common knapweed during bright daylight. In the blurred background, green grass and a busy road is visible in the distance.

A line of three ducklings swimming from the right to the left on a calm tranquil lake. The background is green in colour from surrounding trees and their reflections on the water.

A line of three ducklings swimming from the right to the left on a calm tranquil lake. The background is green in colour from surrounding trees and their reflections on the water.

An young red fox striding along a grey pavement during the morning light along an urban street.

An young red fox striding along a grey pavement during the morning light along an urban street.

Step out to meet the wildlife on your doorstep. πŸšͺ🌳

From quiet corners of our cities to the green, serene woodlands that surround them – nature is closer than we think. πŸ’š

04.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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World Wildlife Day 2026 A world without nature is a world that’s incomplete, just like our logo on World Wildlife Day.

If that's not enough, we've got more good news here πŸ‘‡

03.03.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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January brought rain that simply wouldn’t stop - from southern Africa to Europe, vulnerable communities faced devastating floods that signal a world heating fast.

Extreme weather is no longer the exception. It’s the warning.

Read @WWF's new story: ow.ly/9Sec50Yoht9 @SANParksKNP @WWFSouthAfrica

02.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A four-panel collage of endangered wildlife: a tiger walking through tall grass, a gorilla resting in a lush forest, a rhinoceros grazing in a field of yellow flowers, and a giant panda looking upward among green foliage.

A four-panel collage of endangered wildlife: a tiger walking through tall grass, a gorilla resting in a lush forest, a rhinoceros grazing in a field of yellow flowers, and a giant panda looking upward among green foliage.

Some positive news you might have missed this #WorldWildlifeDay. πŸ™Œ

🐯 Wild tiger numbers are bouncing back.
🐼 Giant pandas no longer listed as β€˜endangered’.
🦏 Kenya now has over 1,000 black rhinos.
🦍 Mountain gorillas: status improved from critically endangered to endangered.

03.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
Alt: Image of a wild giant panda, Qinling Mountains, China.

Alt: Image of a wild giant panda, Qinling Mountains, China.

Ever wondered what sound a giant panda makes? 🐼

March marks the start of the panda breeding season.

Competition between males can become intense, and they produce a surprising range of vocalisations. We’re talking deep roars, rumbling growls and even sounds that resemble a bleating sheep!

02.03.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster for WWF’s Earth Hour showing a gorilla resting in a lush green forest. Text reads: β€œEarth Hour – Saturday 28 March, 8:30–9:30pm. This Earth Hour, switch off for our world.”

Poster for WWF’s Earth Hour showing a gorilla resting in a lush green forest. Text reads: β€œEarth Hour – Saturday 28 March, 8:30–9:30pm. This Earth Hour, switch off for our world.”

This #EarthHour, switch off for our world. 🌍⌚

πŸ“… Join us at 8:30pm on Saturday, 28th March.

However you spend the hour, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you make it meaningful β€” whether it's going lights out, or connecting with nature.

Learn more πŸ‘‰ https://ow.ly/hMPU50YmwkX

28.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Clean water can’t wait.

The Government must take action now for nature and people.

26.02.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
Text reads β€˜160,000 seedlings to help replant forests in Tanzania’. Image behind shows a seedling wrapped in a supported material being placed down with muddy hands.

Text reads β€˜160,000 seedlings to help replant forests in Tanzania’. Image behind shows a seedling wrapped in a supported material being placed down with muddy hands.

Sowing seeds for future forests. πŸ’š

In Tanzania, we're collaborating with local communities to restore forests. With support from @trilliontrees.bsky.social we’ve:

Raised 160,000 seedlings 🌱
Created 8 community nurseries 🌱
And shared woodland management training

Together, growing thriving forests!

24.02.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A tawny owl photographed from the ground up as it perches in a tree, looking down at the camera. Photographed between blurred leaves, with the focus on the owl, its black round eyes look deeply at you.

A tawny owl photographed from the ground up as it perches in a tree, looking down at the camera. Photographed between blurred leaves, with the focus on the owl, its black round eyes look deeply at you.

Owl-ways watching. πŸ¦‰

This incredible image of a tawny owl was photographed by James Mackinnon, our next #PhotographerTakeover guest joining us on Instagram.

Head to our feed this week to discover more utterly amazing UK owls. πŸ“Έ

23.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
An Indian pangolin foraging for food on a grassy ground. The pangolin faces the left, the lighting is bright with sunlight shining through the trees surrounding it.

An Indian pangolin foraging for food on a grassy ground. The pangolin faces the left, the lighting is bright with sunlight shining through the trees surrounding it.

The most trafficked wild mammal in the world. πŸ’”

Over the last decade, its estimated over 1 million pangolins have been taken from the wild.

This is one of the lucky ones, now safe from poachers.

With your support, we’re helping to ensure many more get the same chance. ❀️#WorldPangolinDay

21.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This jaguar comes with its own heart emoji. ❀️

20.02.2026 10:30 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads β€˜Mongolian saiga antelope numbers up by 24%’. Image behind of two saiga antelope grazing in the snow, the sunlight shines across from the left with a warm glow.

Text reads β€˜Mongolian saiga antelope numbers up by 24%’. Image behind of two saiga antelope grazing in the snow, the sunlight shines across from the left with a warm glow.

A remarkable recovery for the Mongolia's saiga. πŸ™Œ

Numbers of this critically endangered species have increased by around 24% in the last year.

Thanks to conservation efforts from WWF-Mongolia & partners, the national population is now estimated at 28,857.

Let's hope the numbers continue to rise!

19.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Close up image of a koala joey clinging to its mother.

Close up image of a koala joey clinging to its mother.

Mother koala carries her joey on her back, Sydney, Australia.

Mother koala carries her joey on her back, Sydney, Australia.

Picture perfect. 🐨

February wraps up the koala mating season in South Australia.

Birthing usually occurs between October and April. Mums that mated earlier may now be welcoming tiny joeys, or already nurturing them safely in their pouch. πŸ₯Ή

18.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Safe passage: Protecting pacific giants WWF are working with partners within the Easter blue corridor, in support of the Chilean government to promote a Marine Protected Area in international waters.

Blue whales deserve a drama-free commute! 🐳

That’s why WWF is helping to map the route of a blue whale population in the Eastern South Pacific to help create the first high seas Marine Protected Area. 🌎

https://www.wwf.org.uk/articles/safe-passage-protecting-pacific-giants

15.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The jaguar duo keeping us on our toes this #ValentinesDay. πŸ’˜

After being sighted multiple times on WWF-Peru's camera traps, its yet to be confirmed but it seems likely that these two big cats could be courting. πŸ‘€

14.02.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two mute swans facing each other, creating a heart with their necks at sunset. The lighting is low and orange across a misty lake, the swans are silhouetted against the orange hues.

Two mute swans facing each other, creating a heart with their necks at sunset. The lighting is low and orange across a misty lake, the swans are silhouetted against the orange hues.

Aerial view of the great barrier reef with a small heart shaped reef in the centre. The water is light and dark turquoise, looking rather tropical in the bright daylight.

Aerial view of the great barrier reef with a small heart shaped reef in the centre. The water is light and dark turquoise, looking rather tropical in the bright daylight.

Aerial drone shot of a marsh with a heart shake in the centre. Surrounding are wiggly lines of the marsh, with marshland and water in tones of blue-y greens.

Aerial drone shot of a marsh with a heart shake in the centre. Surrounding are wiggly lines of the marsh, with marshland and water in tones of blue-y greens.

Mating blue damselflies, creating a heart shape with their bodies while hanging onto a green stem. The background is blurred a deep green colour.

Mating blue damselflies, creating a heart shape with their bodies while hanging onto a green stem. The background is blurred a deep green colour.

If you look for it, we've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around. πŸ’š

13.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Portrait of a jaguar resting in a tree, its face closely framed as it looks up to the top left corner, resting its chin on its paw. Warm orange sunlight is dappled on its face, creating a warm glow.

Portrait of a jaguar resting in a tree, its face closely framed as it looks up to the top left corner, resting its chin on its paw. Warm orange sunlight is dappled on its face, creating a warm glow.

Wishing for a planet where a jaguar's habitat is safe. 🌠

A new project led by WCS & funded by NASA, is shining some paws-itive light on their future.

Using satellite imagery to map out & predict the future of jaguar habitat, we'll be able to identify the areas which need conservation the most. 🧑

12.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The horrors persist, but so do I...

11.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marked only our second-ever wild beaver release, as a family and a pair of Eurasian beavers were introduced at two sites across the Holnicote Estate on Exmoor in Somerset.

10.02.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 281 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 9
Text overlaid reads β€˜Yacqueline Montecinos,WWF Chile’ at the top, below is a quote which reads β€˜If we have more whales, we will have healthier oceans, more productive oceans than the ones we have now.’ 

Behind is a portrait of Yacqueline Montecinos on a boat in the water. She wears a WWF branded black waterproof jacket with the hood up, looking at the camera with a beaming smile. Behind, open water is visible but slightly blurred.

Text overlaid reads β€˜Yacqueline Montecinos,WWF Chile’ at the top, below is a quote which reads β€˜If we have more whales, we will have healthier oceans, more productive oceans than the ones we have now.’ Behind is a portrait of Yacqueline Montecinos on a boat in the water. She wears a WWF branded black waterproof jacket with the hood up, looking at the camera with a beaming smile. Behind, open water is visible but slightly blurred.

Yacqueline Montecinos standing on a boat looking through binoculars, facing away from the camera. She wears a black cap with her hair in a ponytail and a white WWF branded t-shirt. Behind the focus of Yacqueline, the ocean is brightly lit, calm in motion and a bold blue in colour.

Yacqueline Montecinos standing on a boat looking through binoculars, facing away from the camera. She wears a black cap with her hair in a ponytail and a white WWF branded t-shirt. Behind the focus of Yacqueline, the ocean is brightly lit, calm in motion and a bold blue in colour.

Blue whale near the surface, underwater in a clear blue sea. The whale is photographed from the side as it swims across facing the right, rays of sunlight shines down from the surface.

Blue whale near the surface, underwater in a clear blue sea. The whale is photographed from the side as it swims across facing the right, rays of sunlight shines down from the surface.

Here’s to #WomenInScience driving real change for our oceans. πŸ”¬

Yacqueline Montecinos at WWF‑Chile leads work on the South-Eastern Pacific Blue Corridor, helping create a Marine Protected Area for migratory species like the blue whale.

Together, we're building healthier oceans. πŸ’™ #GirlsInSTEM

11.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.

Great news for climate!

A record number of green energy projects are underway. πŸ‘

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

10.02.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 520 πŸ” 87 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 2
Long-tailed tit perched on a lichen covered twig in woodland, Hampshire, UK.

Long-tailed tit perched on a lichen covered twig in woodland, Hampshire, UK.

The unmistakable long-tailed tit. πŸ‘‘

February is the perfect time to spot these beautiful birds as they begin pairing up for breeding season.

10.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bluebells in bloom during springtime, UK.

Bluebells in bloom during springtime, UK.

Life will look like this again in just a few months. πŸ’œ

What signs of spring are you most looking forward to?

09.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Two wild dogs next to each other. Their lighter brown faces lit up by the sun, their paws are white with dark spots. Blurry background shows more wild dogs behind them.

Two wild dogs next to each other. Their lighter brown faces lit up by the sun, their paws are white with dark spots. Blurry background shows more wild dogs behind them.

Coexisting with wild dogs. πŸ•

Local communities in Tanzania are taking the lead in protecting their forests with support from WWF.

These community-led forest reserves are important habitats for species such as endangered African wild dogs – making it increasingly important to support coexistence.

06.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed & produced by the Natural History Museum, London. πŸ“Έ

05.02.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of flamingos in bright blue water stand out against a stark industrial backdrop of power lines. The sky is dusky pinks and blue as the sunsets behind. At the top of the frame, two flamingo fly in the sky. The pastel and bright tones almost make the image look surreal.

A group of flamingos in bright blue water stand out against a stark industrial backdrop of power lines. The sky is dusky pinks and blue as the sunsets behind. At the top of the frame, two flamingo fly in the sky. The pastel and bright tones almost make the image look surreal.

Underwater image of a superpod of spinner dolphins swimming together towards the right bottom corner image of the frame. The water is a strong blue but crystal clear.

Underwater image of a superpod of spinner dolphins swimming together towards the right bottom corner image of the frame. The water is a strong blue but crystal clear.

A young lynx playfully throwing a rodent into the air, its paw out in mid action and mouth open playfully. The lighting is bright sunlight, tones of browns and green are blurred in the background.

A young lynx playfully throwing a rodent into the air, its paw out in mid action and mouth open playfully. The lighting is bright sunlight, tones of browns and green are blurred in the background.

A rare tiger with wide, dark stripes wanders a tiger reserve in India. Photographed by camera trap, the flash lights the frame, bringing the tiger into light from the dark forest behind.

A rare tiger with wide, dark stripes wanders a tiger reserve in India. Photographed by camera trap, the flash lights the frame, bringing the tiger into light from the dark forest behind.

Striking moments which deserve your time. 🫢

These are just four of the images in the selection for this year’s #WildlifePhotographerOfTheYear @nhm-london.bsky.social People's Choice Award 2026.

Peek at the full line up here & cast your vote by the 18th March. πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/bdfw9wdu

05.02.2026 12:15 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Text title reads β€˜World first: six Amur tigers photographed in one frame’. Image below of a tigress with five cubs walking towards the camera. The mother stands on the far right, with her cubs at various distances next to her and behind.

Text title reads β€˜World first: six Amur tigers photographed in one frame’. Image below of a tigress with five cubs walking towards the camera. The mother stands on the far right, with her cubs at various distances next to her and behind.

RARE sighting of a tigress and her FIVE cubs! 🐯

An extraordinary encounter in the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, captured on camera for the very first time!

A powerful sign that conservation efforts by WWF China and partners are making paw-sitive steps. 🧑

03.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 58 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A hedgehog emerging from a gap in a wooden fence at night. Lit by the camera flash the hedgehog blends in well with its beige surroundings. Ivy climbs above the hog along the fence.

A hedgehog emerging from a gap in a wooden fence at night. Lit by the camera flash the hedgehog blends in well with its beige surroundings. Ivy climbs above the hog along the fence.

Nobody puts hedgehog in the corner. #WorldHedgehogDay πŸ‘‡

Add a hog highway to your garden by creating holes in any fencing (measuring approx. 13x13cm!). πŸ¦”

(Psst! Always ask permission from your neighbours first!)

02.02.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0