Write to my councillor
What can I do to stand up for nature?
The best thing you can do is write to your councillor. The more people that contact them, the more likely they are to take action.
For the biggest impact, add in your own thoughts and views on why tackling the climate and nature crisis is so important.
Our template letter below can be used as a starting point.
How do I find my councillor’s details?
Write to Them allows you to enter your post code to find out who your local councillors are.
You may have up to three councillors who represent your area so why not write to the all?
Template Letter
Dear Councillor ____,
Why do YOU want action on the climate and nature emergency? Add a personalised message for a bigger impact.
As my local representative, I would like you to take action for the climate and nature by doing the following:
1). Make a public commitment to nature’s recovery
by amending our council's Climate Emergency declaration to include the Nature Emergency.
2). Make the space for nature
by creating new wildlife havens so at least 30% of land and sea is managed for the benefit of wildlife by 2030.
3). Work with nature to take climate action
by allowing natural processes to reduce the impacts of climate change. By prioritising solutions that contribute to both nature’s recovery and carbon net zero ambitions.
The world is set to exceed 1.5 degrees warming by 2040 and 1 in 7 species are at risk of extinction. Studies have shown we can turn things around but we need to act now.
For the sake of future generations, let’s not delay action any longer.
Kind regards,
My council declared a nature emergency, what now?
Cheshire West and Chester, Wirral and Warrington councils have all declared nature emergencies (or an equivalent). That doesn’t mean you can’t still contact them to strengthen their commitments.
Below is a resource we send to councillors as recommended best practice. If you feel there is something your council hasn’t yet committed to, then ask your councillor if they can adopt it.
Can groups and parish councils take part?
Absolutely! Parish councils and groups can also declare a Nature Emergency. Doing this will set a precedent that others can follow. The more communities that support this aim, the more likely it is we will succeed!
If your group is interested in doing this, contact our Wilder Campaigns Officer.
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