Last week we hosted the first in a series of briefings on the future of agriculture, with expert contributions from the Climate Change Committee, the Office for Environmental Protection, Pesticide Action Network UK, and the Soil Association. The opening session explored how current farming practices and chemical use are not only contributing to greenhouse gas emissions but also degrading soils, polluting water, and harming ecosystems – with long-term implications for both hum

Oral Questions in the House of Lords are a key tool for holding Ministers to account, shining a spotlight on urgent issues, and pushing the Government to take action — both at home and in tackling shared global issues. This past week, Peers for the Planet  supporters have been doing just that, urging the Government to step up its leadership on major global environmental challenges: from plastic pollution and deep-sea mining to illegal deforestation. Here’s a quick round-up of

Last week, The Crown Estate  hosted Peers for the Planet for a visit to the Windsor Estate - one of the UK’s most important environmental and ecological sites, with a history dating back to 1066.   The visit offered a chance to meet staff from The Crown Estate, along with the conservationists and farmers who manage and care for the estate’s unique habitats and wildlife, as well as its ambitious restoration programmes and nature-friendly farming practices.   On a safari throug