Tuesday 18 November

Saltmarsh Breakthrough

Minister Creagh announced the UK joining the Saltmarsh Breakthrough. This programme - supported by a dedicated policy taskforce—mobilises major finance and restoration efforts to protect 500,000 hectares globally by 2030.

Saltmarshes are the foundation of key marine food chains. They protect communities from flooding and store more carbon per unit area than most forests. These vital carbon ecosystems will help to address the climate and nature crisis.

Kew Seed Banking and Biodiversity

Minister Creagh provided the opening remarks for the Kew Seed Banking and Biodiversity discussion. Celebrating 25 years of Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, this event highlighted the global impact of seed banking to date, and explored the role of seed science in tackling the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. The UK Government is firmly committed to placing nature at the centre of climate action.