The UK’s international commitments on climate and nature could soon become law – and better protect our environment
Friday 24 Jan 2025
Climate and biodiversity scientist, Paul Behrens, Oxford Martin School spends most of his life trying to understand how our planet works and how best to address the environmental challenges of our times. Yet, for the past three years, many scientists around the UK, including Paul and his colleague, from the Zoological Society of London, have been working on legislation and engaging with parliamentarians. They believe that many of the fundamental flaws in the way we tackle the current environmental crisis is due to missing pieces in national policies and laws.
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