this year, 137 were counted at slimbridge.mbridge. dave says in the 1980s, they'd see more than three times as many. it's one small part of the alarming decline of nature and wildlife around the world. in some areas, we've won a few battles but when we look at the war, we really are losing. at a summit in canada last year, the world came together and agreed to protect 30% of our land and sea for nature. just like the wetlands here at slimbridge. there were big promises about money, billions of pounds to help nature and vulnerable species recover. it was seen as a possible turning point. but, as always, with big promises, there are questions about whether they are going to be followed through. and that's why king charles this afternoon hosted a biodiversity reception, bringing people together on issues he cares about, like nature, part of a changing role for a once outspoken prince. indigenous leaders, politicians and business ceos all came to buckingham palace, after a meeting on finance in whitehall. i'm really pleased that w

this year, 137 were counted at slimbridge. as many. it's one small part of the alarming decline of nature and wildlife around the world. in some areas, we've won a few battles but when we look at the war, we really are losing. at a summit in canada last year, the world came together and agreed to protect 30% of our land and sea for nature. just like the wetlands here at slimbridge. there were big promises about money, billions of pounds to help nature and vulnerable species recover. it was seen as a possible turning point. but, as always, with big promises, there are questions about whether they are going to be followed through. and that's why king charles this afternoon hosted a biodiversity reception, bringing people together on issues he cares about, like nature, part of a changing role for a once outspoken prince. indigenous leaders, politicians and business ceos all came to buckingham palace, after a meeting on finance in whitehall. i'm really pleased that we've been able to convene people from around the world, whether t

for the last a0 years, dave paynter has been watching bewick swans winter at slimbridge.servation tool. this year, 137 came to slimbridge. dave says in the 80s there were more than three times as many. the results of the destruction of wetland habitats, he says, and global warming, shifting their migration routes. some studies suggest that wildlife populations may have fallen by as much as two thirds in the last 50 years. in some areas we've won a few battles but when we look at the war, we really are losing. at a summit in canada last year, the world came together and agreed to protect 30% of our land and sea for nature, just like the wetlands here at slimbridge. there were also big promises about money, billions of pounds to help nature and vulnerable species recover. it was seen as a possible turning point. but, as always with big promises, there are questions about whether they are going to be followed through. we have momentum... and that's why the government this morning brought together environment ministers and business leaders from around the world to push for ac