Conservation and Sustainability
The BBC’s environment and conservation pages not only complement BBC programming, but also include sub-sections headed Agriculture, Atmosphere, Biodiversity, Energy, Fresh water, Forestry, Habitat loss, Industry, Marine and Population.
The CPRE campaigns for the protection and enhancement of the countryside. The website includes news and information about the CPRE and its activities.
CAT, “Europe’s leading Eco-centre”, is a charity that promotes sustainable living, particularly regarding renewable energy, building construction, organic farming, recycling and alterative sewerage systems. The website provides news and information about CAT and its work and visitor centre in Snowdonia, including a virtual tour of its site.
Founded by David Bellamy and David Shreeve, the CF promotes sustainable living and “positive environmental action”. The website includes news about projects and an online Parish Pump newsletter.
Natural England brings together English Nature, the Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service. The site includes news and national and regional information about Natural England and its work including sustainable development and the social, economic, and environmental well being of the English countryside.
News and information from Earthwatch, which organises educational expeditions to promote a sustainable environment, linking to regional sites, including
Earthwatch Europe, which includes sub-sections headed Research, Conservation and Education.
Earth Trends is an “environmental information portal” provided by the World Resources Institute. The website includes subjections relating to coasts, water resources, climate, population, business, energy, biodiversity, agriculture, forests and environmental governance.
News, information and advice from the EST about home and transport energy efficiency.
Website of the government agency responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales, with news and information about the agency and its work, and topic-related sub-sections including “air quality”, “conservation”, “waste” and “water quality”.
The Environment Council is a charity working towards solutions for environmental issues through business, government and community partnerships. The website provides news and information about the council and its activities.
“The UK's No.1 website for jobs and volunteering opportunities in the environmental sector.”
Online version of the magazine provides with brief news and articles. (Access to in-depth articles requires subscription.)
Includes news and information about the EEA, and indicators, reports, links and data on a number of environment themes including water, air, waste, transport and climate change.
News and information about the FOE and its activities, campaigning to raise awareness about global warming and climate change.
Regional maps and information, including signs, indicators and results of global warming.
Greenpeace is a not-for-profit organisation campaigning against threats to the planet’s biodiversity and environment. The website provides news and information about Greenpeace and its activities, and links to regional websites, including
Greenpeace-UK.
The NT’s website includes a sub-section headed “Conservation, Heritage and Learning”, with areas headed “Places and Collections”, “Countryside and Environment” and “Learning and Discovery”, which break down further into topic-related pages.
News, information and advice form the membership charity supporting organic farming, environmental protection and health benefits for consumers.
Sustain promotes food and farming policies that protects the environment and improves the health and welfare of consumers and animals. The website includes news and information about the organisation and its activities.
Very comprehensive website includes information about the UNEP and its work, with various topic-related sections and a sub-section for “Children and Youth”.