Launch of the Nature Commission

The Nature Commission started up exactly a year ago but were waiting until they had settled into their office, website and new roles and appointed their CEO, Jessi Jennings who was returning from four years in New Zealand. They have already achieved much under Fiona Bateson who was largely responsible for keeping this initiative moving and getting it set up. His Excellency, as patron of the commission was keen to ensure they had a proper launch to celebrate this exciting organisation.

They invited representatives from the States and other charities and organisations who are also focussed on improving the environmental diversity of our island, a large number of which arrived on bicycles, proving their own personal commitment to the environment. It was a very warm evening and everyone descended n the garden to hear speeches from His Excellency, Fiona Bateson, Jessi Jennings and their current Director, Martin Belcher. 

From their website:

The Nature Commission recognises that our natural environment is declining in biodiversity and, hence, health. We are working hard to reverse this trend by protecting and enhancing Guernsey’s natural environment for the health of our economy and the wellbeing of our island community.

The Nature Commission collaborates with the States of Guernsey, the third sector, business and the community, creating a nature network and facilitating a shared ‘voice for nature’. The Nature Commission  provides support in the delivery of the States’ Strategy for Nature https://www.gov.gg/strategyfornature, a multi-year plan with objectives that include connecting the community with nature, helping to ensure the diversity and resilience of natural capital and assets, and sharing knowledge about nature.