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[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

We should celebrate good news stories of #biodiversity protection on the ground - but to motivate greater action, not let govts off the hook

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

#SDGs have higher political buy-in and provide framework for mainstreaming #biodiversity: they provide hooks for civil society advocacy

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Action on #biodiversity can help adapt to #climate impacts and reduce disaster risk, but also reduce carbon in atmosphere through land use

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Lots of discussion on lessons for @CBDNews from #ParisAgreement, interaction with #climatechange & raising #biodiversity up political agenda

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Engagement of civil society, business and political leaders across sectors all important to drive progress @CBDNews

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

"This is not just a problem of climate change, but of poor ecosystem management". David Cooper on the need to engage MPs on #biodiversity

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Changing social norms, public participation, strong monitoring & good information all essential to protect #biodiversity says David Cooper

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

David Cooper from @CBDNews celebrates how #SDGs have mainstreamed #biodiversity into the global development agenda

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Busy room at UK Parliament event to discuss progress to 2020 and beyond on #biodiversity @CBDNews

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

.@BarryGardiner opens our event on the Convention on Biological Diversity: "we need to get the spine back into our politics" #biodiversity

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Transparent and timely sharing of info #neonicotinoids? Answer to PQ 36286 is instructive!! https://t.co/2jQxZGawHz

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Hedgehogs suffer lack of connected habitats and food loss from #pescticides NOT conflict with badgers @hedgehoghugh @HedgehogGrace

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

PQ34699 answer 25/4:Govt received 2 applications for emergency authorisation of #neonicotinoids since Feb 2016. Currently being assessed.

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

Is this a(nother) case of policy-makers ignoring scientific advice? https://t.co/R1mJUz0GOD

[Bill Sutherland @Bill_Sutherland]

Use of diclofenac in Spain estimated to cause 715–6389 griffon vultures deaths annually; 0·9–7·7% decline per year. https://t.co/gb8fgEpKRB

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

#WEETFEvents Shirley Trundle @DefraGovUK: 25 yr environment plan - framework to be published in July

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#WEETFEvents Julia Thrift @theTCPA acute funding issues at local authorities threaten public parks and green spaces

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

#WEETFEvents Will Evison @PwC_LLP highlights @Nat Cap Protocol but business will not change without stronger incentives and regulations.

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

#WEETFEvents Kerry ten Cate says need mandatory requirements on net gain and higher standards. All at regional not just local level.

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

#WEETFEvents Kerry ten Kate says we have enough evidence but little political will and policy certainty e.g. bio offsetting voluntary

[andrewcallender @ad_callender]

#WEETFEvents David Hill @EnvironmentBank calls on need for energising financial stream into #NaturalCapital - basis for 40% of global GDP