Businesses encouraged to help shape the recovery of nature in Warwickshire
"Nature, which includes biodiversity and the vital services for human wellbeing provided by healthy ecosystems, is at the heart of critical development challenges like climate change, food security, health, jobs, poverty, inequality, and fragility. And yet nature and the associated renewable natural capital is in decline, despite being the most precious asset that many countries have to tackle climate change, end poverty, improve resilience, and ensure sustainability." (World Bank, 2024)England is widely considered to be one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world following historic and ongoing declines. There are now legally binding commitments to end these declines and for nature to recover and businesses have a big part to play in making this happen.
In partnership with the Local Nature Partnership, Warwickshire County Council is seeking support from businesses across Warwickshire to shape the development of a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for the county.
The Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull Local Nature Partnership is a partnership of local organisations with the purpose of driving positive change for the natural environment.
The LNRS is a key strategy that will outline a roadmap for restoring and improving our natural environment ensuring that it is sustainable now and for future generations. The development of it is essential and will identify key priorities for nature recovery in the county, propose practical actions to achieve these priorities and contribute to a national network of nature recovery strategies across England.
The survey will ask you to give your overall thoughts on Warwickshire's natural environments and biodiversity, to think about your local business and how nature's recovery will support the success of your business and what you think needs to be prioritised.