Bee crisis: UK government launches 'urgent' review

clock

Defra pledges to introduce a national pollinator strategy after huge pressure for a bee action plan from scientists and public

The government has launched an "urgent" review of the crisis facing bees and other pollinators in the UK and pledged to introduce a national pollinator strategy. "As we all recognise, pollinators play...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose the membership package that's right for you and your organisation, via our 3 membership levels.

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Biodiversity

Biodiversity Net Gain offers a chance to restore UK nature - investors should grab it

Biodiversity Net Gain offers a chance to restore UK nature - investors should grab it

Pioneering investors supported the beginnings of the renewable energy sector back in the 1980s - we now need similar support for nature projects today, writes Simon Crichton from Triodos Bank UK

Simon Crichton, Triodos Bank UK
clock 04 February 2025 • 5 min read
Network Rail and Tree Council extend partnership after planting 350,000 saplings

Network Rail and Tree Council extend partnership after planting 350,000 saplings

The Tree Council and Network Rail aim to plant thousands more trees across the country, as their partnership is renewed for another five years

clock 31 January 2025 • 2 min read
 'Particularly alarming': National Parks losing out on government farming funding, analysis warns

'Particularly alarming': National Parks losing out on government farming funding, analysis warns

Government urged to reform farming subsidy scheme to better protect upland areas through upcoming Land Use Framework

clock 30 January 2025 • 3 min read