Green activist calls for Prime Minister’s consideration for pressing nature restoration

Green activist Mya-Rose Craig has referred to as on the Prime Minister to set new legally-binding nature targets as a “top priority”.

The ornithologist, 21, urged Rishi Sunak to fulfill together with her to debate the reversal of nature’s decline by 2030.

The UK is amongst probably the most nature-depleted nations globally, with simply simply half (53 p.c) of its biodiversity remaining.

In a message to the Prime Minister, Ms Craig mentioned: “I’ve seen firsthand the loss of nature around the world, and in particular here at home because make no mistake, our British countryside and our beloved species, habitats and ecosystems are in danger.”

“I’m calling on your government to reverse nature’s decline by 2030, instead of only halting the decline of species which is what you’re currently aiming to do.”

“I’m calling on you to deliver the nature-positive future that you’ve promised.”

Ms Craig mentioned the Climate and Ecology Bill, reintroduced within the House of Commons Earlier this month, supplies a “golden opportunity” to assist nature.

Thousands of residents have referred to as on the Government to take motion by way of a United For Nature petition.

Ms Craig mentioned: “This needs to be a top priority because the fight against climate catastrophe cannot be won without our strongest ally – nature itself.

“We need new, legally binding nature targets to ensure we restore the natural world we all love and need.”

“Rishi Sunak, the country is watching and waiting. Thousands of citizens are calling on you to take action.”

The Daily Express Green Britain Needs You marketing campaign has referred to as on everybody to do their bit for the planet.

Seventy million million birds have vanished from the UK’s skies within the final 50 years whereas 97 p.c of wildflower meadows have disappeared because the Thirties.

Chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall mentioned: “Across our beloved British countryside, in our cities and in our cities, nature is degrading quick.”

“We need to send the Government a clear signal that nature restoration must happen⁠, and must happen now. If we can stand united for nature, working to bring about real change, all is not lost.”

To sign the United For Nature petition, visit: https://www.zerohour.uk/u4n