(C) Nathan Millar
With a general election expected in 2024, GWT have been working hard to ensure nature is on the political agenda.
It’s no secret that we all depend on nature. It’s also no secret that nature is in crisis, with the UK one of the most nature-depleted places on earth. But the momentum for change is growing rapidly. Governments around the world are declaring nature emergencies and recognising that they have a huge role to play in tackling the nature crisis. As we head towards a general election, it’s more important than ever that we urge all parties and their candidates to take decisive action for nature before it’s too late.
Don’t forget to bring voter ID!
Recent rule changes mean you’ll need a valid form of ID in order to vote, at local and general elections. Make sure you’re clued up to make your vote count. Visit electoralcommission.org.uk to find out more.
Five things you can do for nature right now
If all the talk of politics has got you in a spin and not knowing where to start, here are five simple but important things you can do for nature now.
1. Display our “I’m voting for nature” poster in your window
Let everyone know you’ll be voting with nature in mind (make sure to send us a photo too!)
2. Learn more about the candidates in your constituency
3. Pledge part of your garden
Pledge part of your garden to the People’s Nature Reserve.
4. Sign up to our campaigning e-zine
Discover more about how you can help nature in Gloucestershire and across the UK by signing up to receive our campaign emails.
5. Take part in our Vote for Nature survey
Let us know what matters to you.