Countries around the globe must join together, raise ambition and act faster to protect and restore nature on both land and sea, Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has said on World Wildlife Day - she is today calling for countries to join together to halt and reverse the loss of nature and protect at least 30% of the world's ocean by 2030.

Welsh Water has published its annual Biodiversity Report which showcases schemes it has delivered over the past few years to enhance and protect the natural environment.

Newly-built wetlands next to Somerset's Durleigh Reservoir are delivering significant biodiversity and water quality improvements as Wessex Water continues its drive to find nature-based solutions to tackle environmental challenges.

The Environment Agency will today set out plans for a £1 million scheme to restore wetland habitat at Teesside a country park and open up the river for fish.

The Government has announced the accelerated roll out of the Sustainable Farming Incentive - a key part of the Government’s Environmental Land Management schemes - will provide farmers with a diverse range of paid actions to manage hedgerows for wildlife, plant nectar-rich wildflowers and manage crop pests without the use of insecticides.