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Cymru office of the charity working to Bring Our World Back to Life. 🌍 Swyddfa Gymraeg yr elusen sy'n gweithio i Adfywio ein Byd.

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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our Head of Policy, Shea Buckland-Jones, has been appointed to help develop the new National Food Strategy for Wales. We look forward to contributing to Cymru reaching its potential in building a truly resilient food system. nation.cymru/news/experts...
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Experts appointed to help shape Wales' new national food strategy
Nation.Cymru staff A panel of food and farming experts has been appointed to help draw up a new national strategy aimed at making Wales’ food system more secure and sustainable. The Welsh Government h...
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
There's Something in the Water! Our new series tells the urgent yet hopeful story of Welsh rivers, and the people who are working to bring them back to life. We'll take you to the Cleddau, Usk, Dee and Taff. Starting at the Cleddau 👇 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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There's Something in the Water - YouTube
This series tells the urgent yet hopeful story of Welsh rivers, and the people who are working to bring them back to life.. . Mae'r gyfres yma'n adrodd stori...
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
100 diwrnod o donnau gwres, sychder, tanau gwyllt + y Llywodraeth newydd yng Nghymru. Rydym yn croesawu ymdrechion y Llywodraeth i olygu sut mae Cymru o ymdrin â'r heriau bwyd, hinsawdd a bioamrywiaeth rydyn ni'n wynebu. Ond mae'r diffyg manylder a brys yn ei 100 diwrnod cyntaf yn peri pryder i ni.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
100 days of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires + the new #PlaidCymru Government in Wales. We welcome efforts by the new Welsh Government to sharpen Wales' approaches to the food, climate and biodiversity challenges we face. But the lack of detail and urgency in its first 100 days concerns us. 👇
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
This research shows that the impacts of rising temperatures don't stop on land. www.itv.com/news/2026-08...
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Heatwaves aren't always images of people enjoying ice creams on the beach. 👏 . Mae'n dda i weld defnydd delweddau gwahanol i adlewyrchu’r gwres eithafol.
Article image shows person walking through a park, where the grass has turned yellow, with clothing over their head to protect them from the sun.
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 27/07/2026
We are deeply saddened by the death of Bill Oddie. Through infectious enthusiasm & tireless advocacy Bill inspired generations to value & protect the natural world. His contribution to conservation leaves a lasting legacy. Our thoughts are with his family, friends & all those whose lives he touched.
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Bill Oddie: The Goodies and Springwatch star dies at 85
His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.
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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Gall Cymru ac mae'n rhaid iddi ddod yn fwy gwydn i sychder. Mae llawer mwy y gellir ei wneud i warchod ecoleg afonydd rhag newid hinsawdd a chyfnodau poeth, sych sy'n dod yn fwy cyffredin. afonyddcymru.org/cy/gymru-gwl...
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Mae Cymru Yn Gall Ac Yn Rhaid I Fod Yn Mwy Ymwrthol I Sychder - Afonydd Cymru
Mae llawer mwy y gellir ei wneud i warchod ecoleg afon rhag newid hinsawdd a chyfnodau poeth, sych sy'n dod yn fwy cyffredin.....
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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Wales can and must become more drought resilient. There is a lot more that can be done to protect river ecology from climate change and increasingly common hot, dry periods. afonyddcymru.org/wales-drough...
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Wales Can And Must Be More Drought Resilient - Afonydd Cymru
There is a lot more that can be done to protect river ecology from climate change and increasingly common hot, dry periods.....
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Mae iechyd afonydd yn y newyddion eto, gyda'r Cleddau yn Sir Benfro. Mae'r ymchwil gan Brifysgol Caerhirfryn yn dangos bod gobaith i afonydd yng Nghymru; sydd o fudd i gymunedau, ffermwyr a natur. www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/ert...
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Allai ffermwyr fod yn arbed arian a gwella dŵr afonydd ar yr un pryd?
Gallai ffermwyr fod yn arbed arian ac yn glanhau dwy o afonydd mwyaf llygredig Cymru ar yr un pryd, yn ôl ymchwil.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
River health is in the news again this week, with the Cleddau in Pembrokeshire. The research by Lancaster University shows there is hope for rivers in Wales; benefiting communities, farmers and nature. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
NEWS As we experiences another heatwave, this research shows that the impacts of rising temperatures don’t stop on land. Nature is our ally, and the lesson from this study is we now need to restore nature smarter. nation.cymru/news/marine-...
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Marine heatwaves pose threat to seagrass restoration efforts
Emily Price A marine heatwave has undermined the success of seagrass restoration efforts at a site in north Wales, new research has found. Over 1.1 million seagrass seeds were planted at sites in two ...
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Adeiladwyd Cymru yn ystod ac ar gyfer hinsawdd nad yw'n bodoli mwyach. Mae helpu natur ac adfywio Cymru yn un o'r ffyrdd gorau o wneud Cymru'n fwy gwydn i'r eithafion hinsawdd rydyn ni'n eu profi. 👇
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Wales was built for a climate that no longer exists. Helping nature to recover is one of the best ways to make Wales more resilient to the climate extremes we’re experiencing and protect people and the natural world that we all depend on. 👇
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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 16/06/2026
Good turtle news to start off your week! 🐢 Data from sites we monitor suggests that marine turtle nesting is on the up this year! Hatchlings like these face a tough journey, but we're doing all we can to protect them. #WorldSeaTurtleDay
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Mae morfeydd heli yn wlypdiroedd arfordirol sy'n cael eu gorlifo'n rheolaidd â dŵr môr. Maen nhw'n darparu llawer o fuddion anhygoel ar draws Cymru ac, os ydym yn gofalu amdanyn nhw, maen nhw'n gynnig llawer o gyfleoedd! 👇
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North Wales Wildlife Trust / Ymddiriedolaeth Natur Gogledd Cymru @northwaleswt.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Today marks the first #WorldSaltmarshDay! 🌾 We have our own Saltmarsh Project to ensure we protect these amazing habitats & teach local communities about them. 💚 Find out more here ⬇️ www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/livingseas/s... 📷 NWWT Nia Haf Jones, John Archer-Thomson, NWWT Dylan Moses
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
It's #WorldSaltmarshDay Saltmarshes provide an incredible amount of benefits across Wales and, if we look after them, offer many opportunities! 👇
An arial image of a saltmarsh, showing a mosaic of dense green vegetation with a web of waterways cutting through it.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Net zero-related industries in Wales support over 41,300 jobs - representing over 3% of employment. These industries have a value of around £4 billion in Wales which shows there's real potential and opportunities with net zero across sectors such as energy and agriculture. eciu.net/media/press-...
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Welsh ‘net zero’ economy: Wrexham, Pembrokeshire, Rhondda Cynon Taf…
Analysis finds net zero-related industries contribute £4 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and support over 41,300 jobs, representing 4.3% of Wales’s total economic output and 3.1% of employment.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Whether it's record breaking heat or rainfall, trees have an important role to play in helping us adapt to extreme weather - keeping streets cooler and slowing the flow of water. We simply need more trees, and the right trees in the right places. 🌳 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Tree shortages in coastal towns a risk to health, charity says
A lack of tree cover in urban areas could be affecting people's health, conservation charity warns.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Mae adroddiad newydd y Pwyllgor Newid Hinsawdd yn gwneud un peth yn glir: mae #NewidHinsawdd yn peri risgiau gwirioneddol, uniongyrchol i'r DU. www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/ert...
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'Esgeulus' peidio paratoi'n well at effeithiau newid hinsawdd
Rhaid gwneud mwy i baratoi'r wlad am wres eithafol, sychder a llifogydd, yn ôl y corff sy'n cynghori'r llywodraeth ar newid hinsawdd.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The new Climate Change Committee report makes one thing clear: climate change poses real, immediate risks to the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Negligence' not to prepare for climate change emergencies in Wales
Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Bydd y #Senedd hon yn gyfrifol am sicrhau bod Cymru yn cyflawni ei huchelgeisiau hinsawdd a natur 2030. Rydym yn gweld yn uniongyrchol sut mae'r argyfyngau hinsawdd a natur yn effeithio ar gymunedau, risg llifogydd, diogelwch bwyd, iechyd y cyhoedd a chostau byw. Mae'r dystiolaeth yn dangos bod 👇
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This new #Senedd will be responsible for making sure that Wales meets its 2030 climate and nature ambitions. We see first hand how the climate and nature emergencies are affecting communities, flood risk, food security, public health and the cost of living across Wales. The evidence shows that👇
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Calan Mai hapus! Mae dyfodiad yr haul yn annog twf planhigion, ac felly’n cario’r addewid o fwyd digonol. Yn ystod Calan Mai, byddai pobl yn draddodiadol yn dawnsio, canu a gwledda i ddathlu’r haf ar ôl gaeaf oer a garw. Roedd ein hynafiaid wedi’u cysylltu’n agos â chyfnodau natur. ☀️
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Calan Mai hapus! It’s a Welsh celebration of the returning sunshine. ☀️ The arrival of the sun encourages plant growth, and therefore carries the promise of plentiful food. During Calan Mai, people would traditionally dance, sing, and feast to celebrate the summer after a cold and barren winter.
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Institute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
📺 New Video 📺 You can now watch back our Cleaner Rivers webinar, delivered in partnership with WWF Cymru. We discuss the state of rivers in Wales today and what more needs to be done to drive Wales toward a healthy freshwater environment in the next decade. www.iwa.wales/videos
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Institute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🚨 New podcast episode 🎧 Fairer food and farming with WWF Cymru. In discussion with restaurateur and food policy advocate Simon Wright; farm business owner Aled Evans; and Alexander Phillips, Policy and Advocacy Manager at WWF Cymru. Listen now below: www.iwa.wales/podcasts
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Positive news! A record number of puffins have been counted for the second year running on a small island off Pembrokeshire. Another great count by the brilliant team at Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Record Skomer Island puffin count for second year running
Puffin numbers are declining in many areas, but Skomer is bucking the trend.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Did you know that the 14th of April is now National Laverbread Day? We are celebrating by looking at the fantastic history, benefits, and future of seaweed in Wales. www.wwf.org.uk/updates/cele...
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Celebrating National Laverbread Day
The 14th of April is National Laverbread Day! WWF Cymru celebrates by looking at the fantastic history, benefits, and future of seaweed in Wales.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
NEWS: Emperor penguins are officially in danger of extinction. . NEWYDDION: Mae pengwiniaid yr ymerawdwr mewn perygl o ddiflannu. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction
Record low levels of Antarctic sea ice is having grim consequences for penguins yet to grow waterproof feathers
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Now is more important than ever in Wales to be vocal on these issues. . Nawr mae'n bwysicach nag erioed yng Nghymru i fod yn llafar ar y materion hyn.
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 18/03/2026
Our politicians have not done enough. Time and time again we have made the case that saving nature is not a ‘nice to have’ and that our economy ‘does not work without nature’ ✍️ Shea Buckland Jones @wwfcymru.bsky.social
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The climate and nature crisis is on our doorstep. Will the next Senedd take the action needed to save our future?
Shea Buckland Jones, WWF Cymru Head of Policy and Advocacy The Senedd elections are nearly upon us in Wales and as political parties release their election manifestos, I am once again pondering whethe...
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We’ve joined organisations across Wales in supporting Cymru Together, calling for practical plans to make life fairer, put power in people’s hands, and restore nature for everyone. @climatecymru.bsky.social nation.cymru/news/new-ini...
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New initiative launched to build a 'better and fairer Cymru'
More than 200 organisations working in Wales have signed an open letter calling on all political parties to set out clear, credible plans to improve lives, protect nature, and build a fairer future. U...
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Institute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
🔈How can we deliver a nature positive, climate resilient economy? 🔈 Just a week left until our webinar with WWF Cymru discussing the role of nature in our economy, and looking at how a greener economic transition can benefit Wales ⤵️ Don't miss out - sign up now 👉 ow.ly/l4tt50Yci03
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Today marks a huge step forward for nature in Wales! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law
A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed.
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Institute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🔈How can we deliver a nature positive, climate resilient economy?🔈 Join us as we partner with WWF Cymru to deliver this expert panel discussion exploring the role of nature in our economy and looking at how a greener economic transition can benefit Wales ⤵️ Sign up 👉 ow.ly/PtEW50Ychgu
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Institute of Welsh Affairs @iwa-wales.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
📢 New IWA / WWF Cymru podcast 📢 We discuss creating healthier seas in Wales with Lizzie Daly, scientist and wildlife host, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth Project Seagrass and Shea Buckland-Jones of WWF Cymru Available on our website and podcast streaming services: www.iwa.wales/podcasts
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Mae Cymru ar groesffordd gyda'r etholiad Seneddol yma. Rhaid inni amddiffyn ein tir, ein hafonydd a'n moroedd nawr, neu golli'r natur sy'n ein cynnal. Gall pŵer natur ein helpu i fod yn fwy gwydn i newid hinsawdd ac amddiffyn cymunedau rhag effeithiau tywydd eithafol. 👇
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Wales stands at a crossroads at the upcoming Senedd election. We must protect our land, rivers, and seas now, or lose the nature that sustain us. The power of nature can help make us more resilient to climate change and protect communities from extreme weather impacts. 👇
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Tywydd eithafol a’i effaith ar ddichonoldeb ffermio yng Nghymru 🧵 Mae newid hinsawdd yn peri risgiau anferth i ddiogeledd bwyd ac eisoes yn cael effaith ar ffermio a chynhyrchu bwyd yng Nghymru. Mae newidiadau i’r tywydd yn un o’r ergydion i’r system fwyd yng Nghymru â’r risg mwyaf i’r dyfodol.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Extreme weather and its impact on farming viability in Wales 🧵1/7 Given that nearly 90% of land in Wales is utilised for farming, farmers are on the front line of climate change and are facing challenges to adapt and invest in climate-resilient systems.
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Get your #DailyDoseOfNature this weekend and support your local birds for #BigGardenBirdWatch @rspbcymru.bsky.social . Cyfle i gael eich #DosDyddiolONatur dros y penwythnos wrth gefnogi #GwylioAdarYrArdd
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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Asesiad newydd o’n rhywogaethau a’n cynefinoedd wedi’i gyhoeddi heddiw gan Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. Mae’n adroddiad clir, wedi’i ysgrifennu’n dda, sy’n rhoi gwell dealltwriaeth inni o gyflwr gwael amgylchedd naturiol Cymru, gan gynnwys ei hafonydd. 1/4 bit.ly/4qsiZ6p
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Natural Resources Wales / Habitats Regulations 9A Report for Wales 2019-2024
The Habitats Regulations 9A report represents Wales’ first country-level assessment under Regulation 9A of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended in Wales).
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Afonydd Cymru @afonyddcymru.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
A new assessment of our species and habitats has been published by Natural Resources Wales today. It is clear, well-written report that gives us a much better understanding of the poor condition of Wales’s natural environment, including its rivers. bit.ly/4qsiZ6p 1/4
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Natural Resources Wales / Habitats Regulations 9A Report for Wales 2019-2024
The Habitats Regulations 9A report represents Wales’ first country-level assessment under Regulation 9A of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended in Wales).
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
In 2026, we’re choosing nature. Here are our INs and OUTs for Wales this year. IN ⦁ Spending more time in nature ⦁ Healthy seas ⦁ Nature friendly farming ⦁ Bringing our rivers back to life ⦁ New green jobs OUT • Seeing nature as a 'nice to have' • Politicians breaking promises
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
A wrap-up of the year for WWF Cymru! We're celebrating some positivity from 2025💚 www.wwf.org.uk/updates/wwf-...
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WWF Cymru: 2025 success stories
From political action to community collaboration, here's what WWF achieved in Wales in 2025 - a wrap-up of the year!
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Soil plays a crucial role in securing our food supply, mitigating climate change and building resilient ecosystems. This dynamic ecosystem acts as a natural filter, purifying and storing water as it seeps into the ground.  More about the hidden heroes beneath our feet! www.wwf.org.uk/articles/hid...
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Economi werdd y DU yw un o'r sectorau sy'n tyfu cyflymaf. Mae'n addo miloedd o swyddi newydd â chyflog da ar draws Cymru, yn ogystal â thorri biliau defnyddwyr. Wrth i'r Senedd osod y gyllideb ar gyfer dechrau'r 2030au, rhaid i Gymru aros yn gadarn ar y trywydd i gyflawni Net Sero erbyn 2050. 👇
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WWF Cymru @wwfcymru.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The UK’s green economy is one of the fastest growing sectors, and promises thousands of new well-paid jobs across Wales, as well as cutting consumer bills. As the Senedd sets the carbon budget for the early 2030s, Wales must stay firmly on track to achieve Net Zero by 2050. 👇
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