Our blog
Our blog shares insights and perspectives from the ELF team and our contributors. It is for general information only and isn’t a substitute for legal advice.
08 Mar 2025
Women leading the way: How community activism saved St Austell Bay
Environmental advocacy often begins with a single moment of realization—a spark of outrage ...
28 Feb 2025
Moorlands: A Wild Beauty in Decline and the Hope for Restoration
by Emma Montlake Moorlands, the uplands where heather and bracken reign supreme over t...
26 Feb 2025
Historic decision sees River Ouse set to become first in England with legal rights
Lewes, – In an exciting and groundbreaking decision, Lewes District Council have agreed to ...
25 Feb 2025
The fight for our forests: Why trees deserve stronger protections
by Tom Brenan There is something special about trees. Public opposition to government ...
25 Feb 2025
Environmental Law Foundation calls for proper environmental scrutiny in Thames public inquiry
The Environmental Law Foundation (ELF) is actively engaged in a significant public inquiry co...
24 Feb 2025
ELF Member Spotlight: Gabriel Nelson
Gabriel is a barrister at Francis Taylor Building specialising in environmental, public and p...
18 Feb 2025
Rivers: The lifeblood of our land
by Tanvi Sengupta I am joining the #ShowTheLove campaign, to advocate protection for our rive...
14 Feb 2025
Environmental Justice and the Biodiversity Crisis Symposium
Exeter University and the Environmental Law Foundation present: Environmental Justice and the Biodiv...
14 Feb 2025
Showing the love for the coast: From the Philippines to Norfolk and Protecting Ceibwr Bay
by Renee Karunungan I have always loved the coast. Growing up in the Philippines, a co...
02 Feb 2025
The Return of the Wetlands: How Lewes reclaimed a lost habitat
by Emma Montlake, ELF Co-director For Wetlands, it is all in the name; land that is wet, land...