Conserving Biodiversity – The UK Approach
A new
approach to conserving the UK’s wildlife and habitats has been
published by the Government. The new
framework
Conserving Biodiversity – The UK
Approach, calls for joined up working across the public,
voluntary and business sectors in the UK on a variety of agreed
goals and priorities for the greater good of
biodiversity.
The framework has been agreed by the UK Government and the
devolved administrations. Shared priorities for action
will include developing data, taking targeted action for priority
species and habitats, engaging people and encouraging behaviour
change. The needs of biodiversity will need to continue to be
embedded into all relevant sectors of policy.
Achievement of this vision will require a more holistic or
ecosystems approach, where we recognise the interconnections
between living things, their environment and the services they
provide. Our climate is changing, and it is more vital than
ever before that our conservation efforts help our most important
wildlife habitats to adapt and increase their chances of
survival.
Conserving Biodiversity – the UK Approach sets out
ways in which individuals can help promote biodiversity.
The approach has been prepared by the UK Biodiversity Standing
Committee on behalf of the UK Biodiversity Partnership. It was
unveiled at the UK Biodiversity Partnership Conference in Aviemore,
Scotland, which brought together the biodiversity community to
build a strong common purpose.