House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Environment Update
19 December 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Thérèse Coffey Con Suffolk Coastal
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Key points
- Environment Act 2021 final environmental targets confirmed
- Thirteen targets to improve biodiversity, water, air quality, woodland cover, resource efficiency and waste reduction announced
- Government to publish detailed Environmental Improvement Plan by January 31, 2022
Issue summary
This statement confirms the final environmental targets under the Environment Act 2021.
Action requested
The minister announces thirteen ambitious targets to improve biodiversity, water quality, air quality, woodland cover, resource efficiency and waste reduction. The government will publish a detailed Environmental Improvement Plan by January 31, 2022.
Key facts
- Final environmental targets under the Environment Act 2021.
- Thirteen targets to address clean air, water availability, waste reduction, biodiversity on land and sea, woodland cover, resource efficiency, and marine environment improvement.
- Consultation involved over 800 pages of evidence from scientific analysis.
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