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One issue that has so far not featured enough in the General Election is the state of the environment – here and around the world. 

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Given the sheer scale of the crisis we face, I would never pretend any government in the world is doing enough to tackle it, but despite the political paralysis, I am proud of the leadership the Conservative Party has shown on these issues

The MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston on Monday announced his commitment to double donations to save rare and endangered animals from poachers.

On Monday 21st October, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston hosted coffee mornings in Richmond and North Kingston respectively. 

Zac Goldsmith: "Next year has to be a 'super year' for the environment, or frankly we're stuffed"

MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston joined many of the winning photographers at a special reception at No. 10 Downing Street to congratulate them on the exceptional wildlife photography exhibited. 

Last week, the MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston introduced the government’s landmark Environmental Bill to Parliament. The Bill sets out the government’s climate and environment ambitions and will guarantee the government keeps – or raises – the UK’s environment standards post-Brexit. 

MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston joined Nick Ferrari on LBC Radio to discuss the Extinction Rebellion. 

In the interview, the Minister for the Environment stated: 

“I have mixed views on it. I support the cause, clearly, I think they are right that we face a crisis [….]

The MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston welcomed the new Environment Bill on the Radio 4 Today Programme. The landmark new Environment Bill builds on the government’s action to protect the environment, which was clearly set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. 

The MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston joined fellow MPs in collecting a gifted tree from Extinction Rebellion on Wednesday 9th October. Zac met with representatives from Extinction Rebellion and discussed the importance of planting more trees across the UK and overseas.