I am the Head of Conservation at A Rocha UK. Ecologist, speaker, columnist, campaigner and fell walker. Married to my South African wife Jacqui, with four boys.
Southampton, England
Joined February 2016
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This is an interesting and important contribution to what should be a lively debate.
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Up next #TWRNewsDesk
River quality across England and Wales continues to decline as a result of water pollution.
@AndyLester01 from @ARochaUK shares more about the need for greater accountability.
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Up next #TWRNewsDesk
The number of younger people visiting “green spaces” in the UK has halved.
@AndyLester01 from @ARochaUK shares how we can better encourage younger people to engage with nature.
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Hamas committed horrendous war crimes. But they provide no justification for war crimes by the Israeli government. The laws of war apply to everyone.
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A statement from the Jerusalem Patriarchs and Heads of Churches about the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Please read and repost.
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Violence is never the answer. I condemn Hamas for targeting civilians, the brutal Israeli military response, the illegal occupation of Palestine & siege of Gaza.The international community must hold all to account for human rights abuses & renew push for just political settlement
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The 2023 #StateOfNature report shows that nature loss is still out of control 📉
This year’s figures show that almost 1,500 are at risk of being lost ☠️ 2/3
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This week in extreme weather
An ongoing thread of newspaper frontpages from around the world
1/ The Week
"Climate meltdown"
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An area of tropical forest the size of Switzerland was lost last year as deforestation surged. @AndyLester01 from @ARochaUK will be with us at 12 o'clock to share more.
We'll also be discussing the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Russia.
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Still not sure people get quite how ambitious this Labour green energy plan is. A net zero power system by 2030 is right out there at the edge of what might be possible. It's only deliverable with war effort type infrastructure mobilisation. If it happens it'll be quite the ride.
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It sickens me to see how this government has wasted its entire time in office on culture wars, scapegoating and self-inflicted scandals, while, as the current extreme sea surface temperatures suggest, we are racing towards planetary tipping points.
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Dear Caroline
Anyone that cares about the environment, wherever they might be on the political spectrum, will recognise and respect the incredible contribution you have made to our politics over the last thirteen years.
Parliament has not been the best of places in recent times. But thank goodness you've been in there, raising questions and issues that needed raising.
I know that there is a very significant section of the British population that will want to say simply but sincerely: #ThankYou
In 2010 #Brighton Pavilion made history by electing me UK’s 1st Green MP & it’s been the honour of my life. My open letter to residents & friends explains why I’m not standing at next General Election. With love & gratitude, I hope I've done you proud 👇
carolinelucas.com/caroline/p…
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"A lot needs to change if we're going to be able to build a resilient nation."
@ARochaUK's @AndyLester01 with @UCBNewsTeam on our changing climate, and how we can act to support nature.
Researchers warn England is "not ready" to respond to extreme heatwaves. Christian environmental charity @ARochaUK told us more🔊: timbre-player.sharp-stream.c…
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Only 10 days until our resource day! Come away inspired and equipped for engaging with land with your church, school, or community space. A couple spaces still available. All info: hazelnutcommunityfarm.com/su… @diobrizzle @MessyChurchBRF @ARochaUK
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Perfect keynote for #EarthDay by @AndyLester01 at @methodist_south today leading to adoption of a District Environmental Strategy consistent with the Action for Hope program of @MethodistGB. Important step towards an EcoDistrict bronze of @ARochaUK Thank you Andy.
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Last month in New York, over 190 nations finally agreed the ‘High Seas Treaty’ after 20 years of negotiation. @ARochaUK's Head of Conservation @AndyLester01, explores what has been committed to and the implications for the UK.
arocha.org.uk/sea-change/
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A horrific plan for more factory farming of one of the most wonderful creatures . As much as I try to like humans as a species some of them truly make it hard . Yesterday Plymouth Councils ecocidal mania , this morning this . . . I am an angry man again bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
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@ARochaUK's @AndyLester01 looks at the implications of the signed #COP15 deal for the health of #nature in the UK.
arocha.org.uk/cop15-its-impl…
