Addressing Climate and Biodiversity Crisis Through Collaboration

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Climate and biodiversity crisis Over 10% 12% 12% Whats the problem ? of our freshwater and wetland species are threatened with extinction and two- thirds are in decline the projected increase in population of England from 55.3 million in 2016 to 62 million in 2041 Net zero 1,200 hectares hectares 1,200 Whats being done we all have our part to play in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 of internationally protected inter-tidal habitat and a further 500 hectares of freshwater habitat will be lost due to coastal squeeze over the next 5 to 10 years Creating more wetland Creating more wetland habitat habitat 4oC What can be done? work together to plan for a range of future climate scenarios, including a 4 C rise by end of century the government is committed to restoring or creating more wetland and water features as part of a Nature Recovery Network, with 500,000ha of new or restored wildlife rich habitat at its heart

Climate and biodiversity crisis Over 10% 12% Graphic shows the projected 12% increase in population in Engalnd from 55.3 million in 2016 to 62 million in 2041. Graphic also shows that over 10% of our freshwater and wetland species are threatened with extinction and two-thirds are in decline of our freshwater and wetland species are threatened with extinction and two-thirds are in decline the projected increase in population of England from 55.3 million in 2016 to 62 million in 2041 1,200 hectares 1,200 hectares Graphic shows that we all have our part to play in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 and that over 1200 hectares of internationally protected inter-tidal habitat and a further 500 hectares of freshwater habitat will be lost due to coastal squeeze over the next 5 to 10 years Net zero of internationally protected inter-tidal habitat and a further 500 hectares of freshwater habitat will be lost due to coastal squeeze over the next 5 to 10 years we all have our part to play in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 Graphic shows that we need to work together to plan for a range of future climate scenarios, including a 4 C rise by end of century. Graphic also shows that the government is committed to restoring or creating more wetland and water features as part of a Nature Recovery Network, with 500,000ha of new or restored wildlife rich habitat at its heart Creating more wetland habitat 4oC the government is committed to restoring or creating more wetland and water features as part of a Nature Recovery Network, with 500,000ha of new or restored wildlife rich habitat at its heart work together to plan for a range of future climate scenarios, including a 4 C rise by end of century

Agriculture and rural land management. 2.9 million tonnes 40% Whats the problem ? of top soil are lost every year due to erosion in England and Wales. In 2010, soil degradation in England and Wales was estimated to cost 1.2bn year of water bodies impacted by pollution from rural areas 50% 25% 16% contribution from agriculture to the total phosphorus load to freshwaters percentage of serious pollution incidents in England attributed to the agriculture sector 19,766 17% What outcomes are being achieved farms have engaged with Catchment Sensitive Farming since 2006 decrease in pollution incidents in Catchment Sensitive Farming target areas since 2006

Agriculture and rural land management. 2.9 million tonnes Alt text Graphic shows that 40% of water bodies are impacted by pollution from rural areas. Graphic also shows 2.9 million tonnes of top soil are lost every year due to erosion in England and Wales, and that in 2010 soil degradation in England and Wales was estimated to cost 1.2 billion a year 40% of top soil are lost every year due to erosion in England and Wales. In 2010, soil degradation in England and Wales was estimated to cost 1.2bn year of water bodies impacted by pollution from rural areas Alt text Graphic shows that 16% of serious pollution incidents in England are attributed to the agriculture sector. Graphic also shows that agriculture contributes 25% to the total phosphorus load to freshwaters 25% 16% contribution from agriculture to the total phosphorus load to freshwaters percentage of serious pollution incidents in England attributed to the agriculture sector Alt text Graphic shows that there is a 17% decrease in pollution incidents at Catchment Sensitive Farming targeted areas since the initiative began from 2006 to 2018 and that 19766 farm holdings have been engaged with catchment sensitive farming 17% 19,766 decrease in pollution incidents in Catchment Sensitive Farming target areas since 2006 farms have engaged with Catchment Sensitive Farming since 2006

Waste water. More than 50 7,500 Whats the problem ? combined sewer overflows, out of a total of 15,000, have been improved since 1990 serious pollution incidents per year due to water companies 5.3 billion 9,164 km Whats being done ? What outcomes are being achieved is the amount of water company investment and projected investment towards WFD objectives from 2009 to 2025 of rivers and estuaries predicted to be protected and improved through water company plans from 2020-2025

Alt text Graphic shows that there were more than 50 serious pollution incidents per year due to water companies. Graphic also shows that 7,500 combined sewer overflows out of 15,000 have been improved since 1990 More than 50 7,500 combined sewer overflows, out of a total of 15,000, have been improved since 1990 serious pollution incidents per year due to water companies 5.3 billion 9,164 km Alt text Graphic shows 9,164 km of rivers and estuaries predicted to be protected and improved through water company plans from 2020-2025 and 5.3 billion is the amount of water company investment and projected investment towards WFD objectives from 2009 to 2025 is the amount of water company investment and projected investment towards WFD objectives from 2009 to 2025 of rivers and estuaries predicted to be protected and improved through water company plans from 2020-2025 Alt text Graphic shows