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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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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.