IPPR have published a landmark report on our green future.
Citizen Jurors in four parts of the UK formed the Environmental Justice Commission, and shaped the report. It calls for a shift in six areas of thinking which need to shift in order to create a greener, fairer world with opportunities for local communities to take action.
Particularly important for us here at The Human Nature Partnership were the findings relating to nature.
A changing relationship with the natural world
Citizen jurors said they want to see us changing our relationship with the natural world.
Acting to reduce inequality in access to nature, and build on the dependencies between nature, health and happiness. Putting nature on the same footing as climate, with legally binding targets. Recognition that nature supports agriculture, productivity and work-life balance; and the need for a focus on wellbeing.
A National Nature Service
The report calls for:
- £1Bn/y for a UK national nature service
- New planning rules so everyone can connect with nature (3x30x300 – at least 3 natural features visible from every new home, every neighbourhood has at least 30% tree canopy cover; no new home is further than 300m from an accessible natural green space)
- A Nature Recovery Committee
- 30% land and sea protected and restored to good condition by 2030