News, features and updates from the RSPB

After a number of delays, the UK Government released its new energy strategy this week. Here Katie Jo-Luxton, the RSPB’s director for conservation, delivers the RSPB’s initial response to the contents of the strategy.

A report by Natural England suggests three quarters of the gulls now live in urban areas because of the relatively safe nesting options and a more reliable source of food.

People are waking up to the climate crisis but the nature emergency must not be overlooked. A UN climate report released recently shows why. The energy and fuel crisis is pushing people into poverty and debt. Half of our wildlife is in decline and 15% of UK species are at risk of extinction.

People will happily sweat their way up to a cliff top or huddle against bitter winds for hours for a chance glimpse of a puffin. Perhaps it’s the combination of jaunty amber beak, adorable waddle and expressive dark eyes. They are so winsome we pinch ourselves to think puffins are among “our” wildlife. You think you love puffins now. Wait ‘til we tell you about their unexpected tough side.

The RSPB will join the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and some of the world’s best-known brands in removing nature from its logo on World Wildlife Day this Thursday, the 3rd of March.

What is the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report? We’re glad you asked. There are so many acronyms, scientific bodies and reports in the news it can be hard to keep track. Our guide explains more.

Later this year countries from around the world have a real opportunity to help halt the loss of nature at a conference called CBD COP15. Here’s a quick summary of all you need to know about the conference and the impact it could have on the wildlife you love.

We are surrounded by multi-layered and complex relationships between species, which have evolved over millions of years, but why do they matter and what can we do to protect them?

The thoughts, opinions and ideas of young people from across the globe were a vital part of COP26. The RSPB sent three exciting youth voices along to listen, discuss, shout and inform on the subjects which really matter to them.

The RSPB is pleased to announce a partnership with Lightrock Power, a solar farm company on a mission to help wildlife while providing cheap, renewable electricity.

The UN summit has dominated front pages around the world for weeks. But did it deliver for wildlife?