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Slimbridge welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales

Slimbridge welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales

On 4th March, WWT Patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, visited Slimbridge to celebrate WWT's 75th anniversary. The visit was the final event in a year of celebrations which began in 2021.

4 March 2022

Saving world’s rarest duck helps restore critical Madagascar wetlands

Saving world’s rarest duck helps restore critical Madagascar wetlands

News on World Wildlife Day that 35 of the world’s rarest ducks have been successfully released into the wild has highlighted the pivotal role these birds play in our ambitious project to restore wetlands in Madagascar.

3 March 2022

Times Christmas Appeal total tops £400,000

Times Christmas Appeal total tops £400,000

Seventeen articles, twelve radio interviews, one podcast….and an incredible £400,000 raised: the Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal has come to an end, but its impact for wetlands and wildlife will be felt for a long time yet.

7 February 2022

On World Wetlands Day APPG for Wetlands hears evidence on the vital role of wetlands in managing flood risk

On World Wetlands Day APPG for Wetlands hears evidence on the vital role of wetlands in managing flood risk

On World Wetlands Day 2022, a group of MPs and peers met to hear about the critical role wetlands are playing in managing flood risk and how this contribution can be scaled up.

3 February 2022

WWT calls for increasing access to wetlands to be a key part of Levelling Up

WWT calls for increasing access to wetlands to be a key part of Levelling Up

WWT is calling for plans for Levelling Up to include increasing access to urban wetlands as the government publishes its Levelling Up White Paper.

3 February 2022

World Wetlands Day – 2 February 2022

World Wetlands Day – 2 February 2022

As the UK’s largest wetlands charity, we celebrate wetlands 365 days a year.

2 February 2022

New partnership to champion garden wetlands

New partnership to champion garden wetlands

WWT and the National Garden Scheme has announced a new partnership aimed at promoting a wider understanding of the importance of wetlands in nature and in our gardens.

26 January 2022

WWT Castle Espie to host BBC Two’s Winterwatch 2022

WWT Castle Espie to host BBC Two’s Winterwatch 2022

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre has been selected as one of three live locations across the UK to host BBC Two’s popular wildlife programme Winterwatch.

18 January 2022

Parliamentary committee issues damning report on the quality of water in our rivers

Parliamentary committee issues damning report on the quality of water in our rivers

A damning parliamentary report has highlighted the failure to monitor, regulate and invest in the cleanliness of our rivers – and called for change.

13 January 2022

WWT sets out what is needed to effectively implement biodiversity net gain

WWT sets out what is needed to effectively implement biodiversity net gain

The UK Government has today released a consultation on regulations needed to ensure all new developments achieve a 10% net gain in biodiversity, as set out in the Environment Act 2021.

11 January 2022

Farmland boost for wetlands welcomed by WWT

Farmland boost for wetlands welcomed by WWT

A new UK Government scheme to pay farmers to create and restore wetlands on their land has been welcomed by WWT as a “once in a generation” opportunity to help turn the tide on biodiversity loss and poor water quality.

6 January 2022

The State of Global Wetlands in 2021 – New Report

The State of Global Wetlands in 2021 – New Report

Earlier this week (15 December) as part of its 50th anniversary, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands launched the 2021 Global Wetland Outlook Report.

16 December 2021

WWT appoints Sarah Fowler as new chief executive

WWT appoints Sarah Fowler as new chief executive

We are delighted to announce that WWT has appointed Sarah Fowler as our new Chief Executive.

6 December 2021

WWT chosen for The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal

WWT chosen for The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has been selected as a charity partner for The Times and The Sunday Times 2021 Christmas Appeal.

27 November 2021

What happens when COP26 stops?

What happens when COP26 stops?

WWT’s Director of Conservation, James Robinson, reflects on what has been achieved at COP26, and what still needs to be done.

12 November 2021