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Why climate matters

The birds and wildlife we know and love are already being affected in many ways by changes in the climate. Read our real-life accounts to find out what is happening around the UK.

It's happening now

Climate change is already occurring. Globally, the warmest recorded decade was the 1990s and all the 10 warmest years have been since 1990, including every year since 1997. More...

Icebergs

Flooding disasters

Increased flooding and rain from climate change can spell disaster for birds and wildlife. Find out how our nature reserves, such as the Ouse Washes and Strumpshaw Fen, are feeling the effects. More...

Sand dunes at Minsmere

Changing seasons and birds on the move

Climate change won’t just bring new birds to our shores, it could make familiar birds disappear from our gardens and countryside. Find out who the winners and losers will be. More...

Ptarmigan, male moulting, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands

Starving seabirds

Sandeels are disappearing due to warming of the sea and seabirds are not finding enough food to sustain themselves and their young. Find out what's happening to our seabirds and their young. More...

Arctic tern calling

Latest climate news

Trucks moving through Sumatran rainforest

Last chance to put the brakes on biofuels

7 July 2008

The Gallagher review of biofuels provides a last chance to change the European biofuels policies which would be disastrous for nature.

More news

The RSPB is part of the I Count coalition

The RSPB is part of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition. If you care, count. We can make our politicians, at home and on the international stage, take the actions needed. And that means making your voice, your actions, count.

What we're doing

We are involved in everything from practical habitat management work and species research, to advocating greener energy and lifestyles and lobbying Government for better climate policies.

Taking climate action

We are working in a variety of ways to influence others - from lobbying Government for new climate change polices to promoting green energy. More...

Climate rally

Making space for wildlife

We are protecting our nature reserves against the impacts of climate change and creating new ones to provide more homes for birds and other wildlife. More...

View across the pool and reedbed at the RSPB Lakenheath Fen nature reserve

We can do it - here's how!

Concerned about the effects of climate change? Wondering how, and if, you can make a difference? There are lots of simple ways for you to have your say and help, from greening your lifestyle to supporting our work and campaigns. Together, we can make a difference!

Calculate your carbon budget and reduce it Find out about Climate Action Awards Tell your friends Join the RSPB to help fight climate chaos Make a donation to Wallasea Island

Did you know?

Our electronic goods are getting more efficient, but if we buy more and more of them, we could end up cancelling out the energy savings. The US Government estimates that the electricity used by small appliances like cordless tools, computers, and security systems could account for nearly half of the electricity consumption in American households by 2015.

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Icebergs - (iStockPhoto)
Sand dunes at Minsmere - Jon Gibbs
Ptarmigan, male moulting, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands - Tom Marshall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1019682 )
Arctic tern calling - Steve Round
Climate rally - Grahame Madge (The RSPB)
View across the pool and reedbed at the RSPB Lakenheath Fen nature reserve - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2001_2928_009)