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26th July 2024 by siobhanbscanlan
National Marine Week is celebrated annually in the UK. It is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of the marine world whilst also learning about the vital importance of our seas. Organised by The Wildlife Trusts, National Marine Week actually spans two weeks. This year’s theme is ‘Sea’ the Connection. It runs from July 27 to August 11. It is deliberately timed to coincide with the […]
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Environment Plastic Pollution
15th July 2024 / 16th July 2024 by Green Party Admin
This year the Green Party Women Committee accepted the #PlasticFreeJuly Challenge to refuse single-use plastics for a month and find alternatives. Plastic Free July is an initiative by the Plastic Free Foundation and is a worldwide movement, where millions of people join in to be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Green Party Women #PlasticFreeJuly Top […]
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11th July 2024 / 11th July 2024 by Green Party Admin
The Big Butterfly count is on. Read on to find out why you should join in. Butterflies play a crucial role in the UK ecosystem, contributing significantly to biodiversity, pollination, and serving as indicators of environmental health. Their importance extends across various ecological and economic dimensions: Pollinators Butterflies are essential pollinators. They transfer pollen as […]
Environment Nature
22nd June 2024 / 22nd June 2024 by Green Party Admin
‘World Rainforest Day’ is celebrated annually on June 22 and is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of rainforests and promoting actions to protect these vital ecosystems. We do not think it is a coincidence this year that the ‘Restore Nature Now March’ is taking place on the same day. […]
Campaigns Environment Green Women in Action Nature Raising Women's Voices
19th June 2024 / 29th June 2024 by Green Party Admin
Green Party Women have pledged to join the Restore Nature Now March on Saturday June 22. We would like as many of our members and supporters to pledge to come and join us. Why join the Restore Nature Now march? In the UK all our native species are at risk due to rivers and seas […]
5th June 2024 / 14th June 2024 by Green Party Admin
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and acts as a powerful catalyst for raising awareness about environmental issues. It unites millions of people across the globe in a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. For 2024 the event focuses on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience #GenerationRestoration. Drought, desertification, and land degradation Climate […]
2nd June 2024 / 14th June 2024 by Green Party Admin
Preserving Earth’s Hidden Carbon Sinks World Peatlands Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of peatlands and to promote their conservation. Peatlands, often overlooked ecosystems, play a crucial role in global climate regulation, biodiversity conservation and water management. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect these vital landscapes […]
22nd May 2024 / 2nd June 2024 by Green Party Admin
“Be part of the Plan”, is this year’s theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). It is a call to action for all of the world to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, also referred to as the Biodiversity Plan. The Biodiversity […]
20th May 2024 / 2nd June 2024 by Green Party Admin
The vital role of bees in our ecosystem and the threats they face Bees play a pivotal role in the balance of the earth’s ecosystem and it is only right that we celebrate and highlight their importance on World Bee Day. At the heart of that importance, lies their role as pollinators. Bees are indispensable […]
5th May 2024 / 2nd June 2024 by Green Party Admin
Today, we are celebrating International Dawn Chorus Day. This year, it’s being held on Sunday 5th May but any morning is a good one to take time out and just listen. Whether you are an early bird or know nothing about bird songs, visit the Wildlife Trusts website to find out more. In the tranquil […]