New SoNaRR 2025 webinar series launches this September

A new series of webinars is being launched this autumn to help partners and stakeholders explore the evidence and practical insights from Wales' State of Natural Resources Report (SoNaRR) 2025.

Running from September to December, the free online sessions will examine some of the key themes in the report and explore how evidence can support policy, planning, decision-making and practical action across Wales.

SoNaRR 2025 highlights the significant pressures facing Wales' natural environment and the need for coordinated action to tackle the nature, climate and pollution emergencies. The report also identifies practical pathways for change across areas including food, energy, travel and the built environment.

The webinar series will provide an opportunity to hear directly from Natural Resources Wales specialists, ask questions and explore how the latest evidence can help inform your work and support action on the ground.

What to expect

Each webinar will focus on:

What the evidence tells us
Why it matters
What is already working
The drivers of change and opportunities for action
How the evidence can be applied in practice

Sessions will include a moderated Q&A, with recordings and supporting materials made available after each event.

Webinar programme

Evidence driving action for Welsh seas

Topic: Marine
Date: 16 September
Time : 12pm

Evidence driving action for Welsh rivers

Topic: Freshwater and fisheries
Date: 14 October
Time: 1pm

Evidence driving action for Wales' land

Topic: Sustainable land management and woodlands
Date: 4 November
Time: 2:00pm

Evidence driving action for Wales' animals and plants

Topic: Biodiversity
Date: 17 November
Time: 11:00am

Evidence driving action for Urban Wales

Topic: Urban Environments
Date: 10 December
Time: 2:00pm

Who should attend?

The webinars are open to anyone with an interest in Wales' natural resources and environmental future, including:

Public sector organisations
Environmental and conservation organisations
Academic and research institutions
Businesses and industry representatives
Policymakers and practitioners
Community groups and interested individuals

The sessions are designed for anyone looking to better understand the evidence behind SoNaRR 2025 and how it can help inform action across Wales. This is based on the stated aim of helping partners and stakeholders explore the evidence and understand the state of Wales' natural resources.

Register now

Places are free, but registration is required.

Find out more

Read the SoNaRR 2025 report and supporting resources
For questions about the webinar series, contact: sonarr@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk