Wild Words
Nature Matters series Guernsey
Stories are how we connect with the world around us, and nature has some of the most urgent stories to tell—about survival, resilience, and the fragile balance that sustains life on our island. Yet, without careful observation and recording, these stories can go unheard, and the silent loss of species and habitats may pass unnoticed until it is too late. Funding the Guernsey Nature Commission to commission such work is vital because it ensures these stories are captured, understood, and used to protect Guernsey’s unique wildlife. By supporting this work, we safeguard the biodiversity, from pollinating insects that sustain our food to rare plants and animals that define our landscapes, turning knowledge into action for the benefit of generations to come.
About
The Nature Matters series in the Guernsey Press brings local nature stories to life every month. Each article highlights the vital importance of the island’s biodiversity and explores why protecting our natural environment matters to us all.
Through inspiring stories, practical information, and ways to get involved, Nature Matters helps readers discover new opportunities to connect with and care for nature on Guernsey.
Budget
The proposed budget of around £20,000 would enable the Guernsey Nature Commission to develop the series and create content including articles include: nature and the economy; learning about fungi and lichens; Bats of the Bailiwick. Previous topics have covered nature and wellbeing; the impacts of single species loss; invasive species; marine citizen science.
Contributions towards International Targets
Global Biodiversity Framework Targets
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) sets global goals to protect biodiversity through its targets, most recently updated as the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in 2022. These targets aim to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and include goals such as protecting 30% of land and sea areas, restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems, reducing pollution, and ensuring sustainable use of natural resources.
11: Restore, Maintain and Enhance Nature’s Contributions to People
12: Enhance Green Spaces and Urban Planning for Human Well-Being and Biodiversity
Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all by 2030. They cover a wide range of issues, including health, education, gender equality, clean water, climate action, and biodiversity. Each goal has specific targets and indicators to measure progress, encouraging countries to work together toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
The following SDGs are addressed in the project:
Life below water
Life on Land
Good Health and Wellbeing
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