News
Saving world’s rarest duck helps restore critical Madagascar wetlands
News on World Wildlife Day that 35 of the world’s rarest ducks have been successfully released into the wild has highlighted the pivotal role these birds play in our ambitious project to restore wetlands in Madagascar.
3 March 2022
Times Christmas Appeal total tops £400,000
Seventeen articles, twelve radio interviews, one podcast….and an incredible £400,000 raised: the Times and Sunday Times Christmas Appeal has come to an end, but its impact for wetlands and wildlife will be felt for a long time yet.
7 February 2022
On World Wetlands Day APPG for Wetlands hears evidence on the vital role of wetlands in managing flood risk
On World Wetlands Day 2022, a group of MPs and peers met to hear about the critical role wetlands are playing in managing flood risk and how this contribution can be scaled up.
3 February 2022
WWT calls for increasing access to wetlands to be a key part of Levelling Up
WWT is calling for plans for Levelling Up to include increasing access to urban wetlands as the government publishes its Levelling Up White Paper.
3 February 2022
World Wetlands Day – 2 February 2022
As the UK’s largest wetlands charity, we celebrate wetlands 365 days a year.
2 February 2022
New partnership to champion garden wetlands
WWT and the National Garden Scheme has announced a new partnership aimed at promoting a wider understanding of the importance of wetlands in nature and in our gardens.
26 January 2022
WWT Castle Espie to host BBC Two’s Winterwatch 2022
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre has been selected as one of three live locations across the UK to host BBC Two’s popular wildlife programme Winterwatch.
18 January 2022
Parliamentary committee issues damning report on the quality of water in our rivers
A damning parliamentary report has highlighted the failure to monitor, regulate and invest in the cleanliness of our rivers – and called for change.
13 January 2022
WWT sets out what is needed to effectively implement biodiversity net gain
The UK Government has today released a consultation on regulations needed to ensure all new developments achieve a 10% net gain in biodiversity, as set out in the Environment Act 2021.
11 January 2022
The State of Global Wetlands in 2021 – New Report
Earlier this week (15 December) as part of its 50th anniversary, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands launched the 2021 Global Wetland Outlook Report.
16 December 2021
WWT appoints Sarah Fowler as new chief executive
We are delighted to announce that WWT has appointed Sarah Fowler as our new Chief Executive.
6 December 2021
WWT chosen for The Times and The Sunday Times Christmas Appeal
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has been selected as a charity partner for The Times and The Sunday Times 2021 Christmas Appeal.
27 November 2021
UK Environment Bill Becomes Law: WWT’s Viewpoint
After three years the Environment Bill becomes law.
10 November 2021
An incredible 75 year milestone for international wetland charity
From pulling birds back from extinction to creating wonderful new nature friendly habitats - the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) today celebrates 75 years.
10 November 2021
Recent government announcement at COP 26 on Blue Carbon needs to go further – action is needed now
On Friday 5 November at Cop 26 the UK government announced its intention to establish a new cross-Administration UK Blue Carbon Evidence Partnership to progress the evidence base on these habitats.
9 November 2021