# Action needed to tackle ‘biodiversity crisis’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/action-needed-to-tackle-biodiversity-crisis/
- Published: 2026-11-03T17:25:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T01:10:46+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Science (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8wy94ewzw03o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, Environment, Government, Politics, Science

## Key points

- A scrutiny panel heard Jersey faces a biodiversity crisis.
- A state of nature report is expected in 2027.
- Climate experts say net zero may require £10m a year.

## Summary

A Jersey scrutiny panel has heard the island is facing a “biodiversity crisis”, with concerns that the government has not given the natural environment enough attention or investment. Conservationists say native species and ecosystems are declining, while invasive species are increasing; the debate matters because biodiversity supports the island’s habitats, air and water quality, and wider economy.

Conservationist Piers Sangan said Jersey’s biodiversity strategy had been neglected since the early 2000s, stoats had disappeared and some bird populations were struggling to grow. Officials are expected to publish a state of nature report in 2027 to inform a new strategy, while Environment Minister Mary Le Hegarat said policies were being developed and urged joint countryside management. Separately, Professor Liz Bentley said Jersey may need to spend £10m a year to reach net zero by 2050, compared with £4m in the Climate Emergency Fund; Le Hegarat said spending must be cautious.

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