The WMCA has been working with regional partners to improve the natural environment and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), published in November 2025, outlines the priorities for nature.
The West Midlands Nature Delivery Plan (2026-2029) outlines the key things that we will do in the region over the next 3 years to begin to deliver the LNRS. This includes the next phase of our innovative work to secure investment for nature projects, building on the Defra-funded Local Investment in Natural Capital programme.
As part of the wider natural environment programme, the Community Environment Network is supporting community groups across the West Midlands to restore and protect nature, amongst other environmental priorities.
Explore the pages below to find out more about our natural environment work.
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
WMCA has been appointed a Responsible Authority to deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
West Midlands Nature Investment Hub
Connecting mission-aligned businesses with local delivery partners for nature.
Local Investment in Natural Capital
The WMCA is developing an approach to unlock private investment into the region’s natural environment.
Technical Resources
Technical reports on the natural environment prepared to support the work of the WMCA and its key stakeholders.