Nature Emergency Petition

Nature and the climate are in crisis

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. 

We are calling on our councils to take action for the climate and nature by asking them to:

1). Make a public commitment to nature’s recovery

by amending their 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.

It takes less than 60 seconds to sign. For the sake of future generations, let’s not delay action any longer.

Why is my council not listed?

Our Trust covers Cheshire, Halton, Warrington, Wirral, Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.

Cheshire West and Chester Council declared a nature crisis following the launch of our petition. This was a fantastic win just one month into our campaign!

Wirral Council adopted all our recommendations following a consultation on their Climate and Environment Policy Strategy. We are currently satisfied by the council's commitment to nature on land and are looking to open a discussion around ocean recovery with them soon.

Warrington Council have already declared an ecological emergency and we are now working with the Warrington CEE Bill Alliance to strengthen the Council's nature commitments. 

Feel free to write to your councillor directly and express your support for any of these aims.

I've already signed - what else can I do?

A massive thank you if you've already supported our petition.

If your council hasn't yet declared a nature emergency (or similar) then consider contacting your local councillor using Write to Time.

Write to your councillor

If your council has declared a nature emergency then why not sign up to become a local wildlife champion for your area.

Become a campaigns champion

You could also take a look at our campaigns page to see if there are other campaigns that you can get involved with. 

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Can community groups and businesses sign?

Yes! We encourage local groups and businesses to get involved. Tackling the climate and nature emergency will require everyone’s input. Showing your group or business wants action is key to gathering support and raising awareness.