FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST - KEEP THE PRESSURE UP AS WE APPROACH ELECTION TIME

 

View this email in your browser Join our largest ever campaign, calling on Cornwall's next MPs to fight for nature The next general election will be one of the most important moments for nature in a lifetime.  We have launched our largest ever campaign, calling on Cornwall’s next MPs to fight for nature by supporting our five manifesto asks related to the future of Cornwall’s nature and climate.  The next government will be in power for most of the time between now and 2030, the date by which key environmental targets need to be met if we are to reverse the decline in nature and tackle climate change. Nature needs as many members of the public as possible across Cornwall to get behind our call to action by signing our open letter to put Cornwall’s nature high on the agenda.   Sign the open letter Take five. Help wildlife thrive The campaign launch video, voiced by 'Kernow King' Edward Rowe, calls for members of the public to "Take five, help wildlife thrive" by sparing five seconds to sign the open letter and put nature at the top of the agenda.  Many well-known spokespeople for Cornwall have already signed the open letter and voiced their support for Cornwall Wildlife Trust's election asks, including contemporary artist Kurt Jackson and novelist Patrick Gale. Sign our open letter Among the letter’s key asks are bringing back lost wildlife, tackling water pollution, and putting nature at the heart of the community. Nature needs everyone to sign the open letter to demonstrate to politicians how much local people care about these issues.     Sign now Cheryl Marriott, Director of Nature and People at Cornwall Wildlife Trust says: “The years between now and 2030 are a vital window of opportunity for restoring nature and tackling and adapting to climate change.   “The next parliament will be in power for most of that time; that makes this election the most important of our lifetimes as far as nature is concerned.   “We need to give Cornwall’s wildlife a voice and show politicians of all parties that thousands of us will vote on the strength of nature and climate policies.”   Attend an event We have organised six nature and climate panel discussions, one in each of Cornwall’s parliamentary constituencies. Hear from your local candidates for parliament speak on their approaches to nature and climate - and ask questions about the things that matter. We're kicking off on 22nd March in the St. Ives constituency, so book your place today!  Find a hustings event near you Campaign with us Get involved in our campaigning work by increasing awareness in your networks, helping secure signatures to our open letter, promoting hustings, writing to candidates, and more.  Attend a campaigner workshop on Saturday 16th March – and sign up to hear more about campaigning. Find out more © 2024 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.