House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Environmental Improvement Plan 2025
01 December 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Emma Reynolds Lab Wycombe
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 outlines a roadmap for enhancing the natural environment and meeting statutory targets under the Environment Act 2021.
- The minister is laying the EIP in Parliament and publishing updated interim targets for the next five years.
- Delivery plans to achieve these targets will be released in collaboration with various partners including government departments and local authorities.
Issue summary
The statement outlines the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (EIP), a roadmap for improving the natural environment and meeting statutory targets under the Environment Act 2021.
Action requested
The minister is laying the EIP in Parliament, publishing updated interim targets for the next five years, and releasing delivery plans to achieve these targets. These actions will be taken in collaboration with various partners including government departments, local authorities, private companies, third-sector organisations, and community groups.
Key facts
- The Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (EIP) sets out a roadmap for improving the natural environment.
- It includes updated interim targets covering air quality, water, biodiversity, resource efficiency and waste reduction for the next five years.
- Delivery plans for each target will be published alongside the EIP.
- The plan is delivered in collaboration with government departments, local authorities, landowners, farmers, private companies, third-sector organisations, and community groups.