Marine Wild West Gets Regulated

Today we're following up on the The High Seas Treaty, last discussed in episode 14.

How shipping rules amplified Great Barrier Reef bleaching.

The UK Government has quietly published – without any fanfare or press release – the Joint Intelligence Committee / Defra national security assessment titled Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security on gov.uk. It's grim reading.

Today's roundup celebrates the launch of Nudge Episode 2 on redirecting your cash to ethical finance, highlights record-breaking UK offshore wind wins and global renewables momentum, and spotlights ocean and forest resilience stories that prove small, smart actions are stacking up to big planetary change.

Recent research highlights promising natural forest recovery in the tropics, alongside community-led grazing exclusions in the Sahel and regenerative agriculture approaches, offering realistic, evidence-based pathways to restore degraded lands despite ongoing global challenges and scalability hurdles.

Why is the reintroduction of a native keystone species not permitted in England, but millions of non-native birds can be released with impunity?

The High Seas Treaty enters into force as a historic global win for ocean protection.

Zero Hour is using the National Emergency Briefing to engage MPs and demand they restore hope by backing the Climate and Nature Bill.

We celebrate rising momentum in micro-forest restoration, business sustainability shifts, and easy urban pollinator actions – showing communities, NGOs and smart policies turning climate pressure into real opportunities for regeneration and bold progress.

What’s it like living next door to Britain’s most notorious rewilder? A new documentary due to be released in 2026 finds out.