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UK Government pledges millions to protect world's habitats
UK negotiators are driving to get the 30by30 target included in a new UN Global Biodiversity Framework.
Funding to support developing nations in climate goal.

The UK Government has announced new funding to support developing countries in delivering the '30by30' target, which aims to protect at least 30 per cent of the world's land and ocean habitats by 2030.

At the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey pledged nearly £30 million to the cause.

Thérèse Coffey MP addressed those at the convention: “At COP15 countries can put nature back on the road to recovery with a strong Global Biodiversity Framework that includes a commitment to see at least 30% of the world’s land and ocean protected by 2030.

“In support of this objective I’m pleased to announce up to £29 million to support developing countries in delivering the ‘30by30’ target and £5 million of funding for projects which showcase the incredible work underway to study and restore nature across our network of Overseas Territories.”

Over 100 countries globally are supporting the 30by30 target, and the funding provided will be used to provide nations with the necessary tools to protect fragile ecosystems and tackle habitat loss by addressing deforestation, and unsustainable farming and fishing practices.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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Germany livestock import ban lifted

The UK government has amended its ban on the import of livestock, meat and dairy products from Germany.

Defra said the decision follows 'rigorous technical assessment' of the measures applied and the current situation. "If the situation changes, we will not hesitate to take necessary action in response to the FMD outbreaks in the European Union to protect our domestic biosecurity," it said.

The ban was implemented in January following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) near Berlin. Personal imports of meat, milk and dairy products will remain in place at a country level.