RSPB Cymru

“"Responding to Covid-19 and Brexit presents Wales with a unique opportunity to do things differently in the future. A Green Recovery must ensure that actions to rebuild our economy tackle the dual Climate and Nature Crisis. It will ensure the recovery of threatened species and enable nature to thrive on land and sea. It will help Wales mitigate and adapt to climate change and improve flood mitigation. It will boost the economy by creating green jobs and industries. Furthermore, a Green Recovery will also clean up our air and drinking water, deliver access to nature for everyone and improve public health and well-being. Despite its stunning landscapes and beautiful scenery, wildlife in Wales is in serious decline. The State of Nature 2019 report found that 1 in 6 species in Wales are threatened with extinction and the latest State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR, 2020) summary finds that ecosystem resilience in Wales is declining in line with global trends. World leading economists are telling us that a Green Recovery will deliver greater economic benefits and provide a healthier, fairer society. But this won’t happen unless we restore the ecosystems on which we depend. This is the time to put in place a Green Recovery which will restore nature, tackle climate change and secure the wellbeing of current and future generations. RSPB Cymru is campaigning under the banner of Revive Our World https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/stories/revive-our-world-launch2/ ”