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Commons Debate pack by Nikki Sutherland and Elena Ares. It was first published on Wednesday, 23 October 2019. It was last updated on Friday, 25 October 2019.


e-petition debate on restoring nature and climate change

e-petition 254607 Restore nature on a massive scale to help stop climate breakdown closed on  17 October 2019 with 109,077 signatures. It reads 

To avoid a climate emergency we need to act fast. Rewilding and other natural climate solutions can draw millions of tonnes of CO2 out of the air through restoring and protecting our living systems. We call on the UK government to make a bold financial and political commitment to nature's recovery.

We need to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate breakdown. To do this we need both to reduce carbon emissions and to remove carbon from the atmosphere. By drawing down carbon, nature's recovery can help us reach net carbon zero.

We have a chance for the UK to become a world leader in natural climate solutions. Those who manage our land and sea play a pivotal role and should be supported to come together to deliver carbon reductions.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
CDP-2019-0230 
Related items
Environment Bill 2019-19
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Bills
House of Commons
Restoring Nature and Climate Change
Monday, 28 October 2019
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Biodiversity Land Forests Nature conservation Carbon emissions Peatlands Peat
Legislation
Environment Bill 2019-19
Published by
Science and Environment Section
House of Commons Library
Link
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