Nature Recovery Now: How the new UK Government needs to act to address the biodiversity crisis with five key priorities.

Biodiversity loss is a critical global concern with profound implications for ecosystems and human wellbeing. As one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, the UK must act to secure a future for both people and nature. This paper outlines five priority areas where the UK government should focus to ensure nature restoration is central to political ambition: 1. Establish a cross-party and cross-administration assembly on nature recovery. 2. Commit to legally binding and meaningful targets for nature recovery. 3. Significantly increase funding for nature recovery. 4. Develop a land and water use framework that strategically balances management priorities across the UK. 5. Integrate nature recovery into all policies and commitments across all sectors. We emphasise the importance of engaging with local actors to facilitate transformative change in these key areas through in-depth and meaningful engagement.