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State of Climate and Nature
14 July 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the state of climate and nature in the UK, highlighting government actions to combat these crises.
Action Requested
The government has secured significant funding for clean power and nature restoration through the Spending Review. It also commits £7.9 billion over ten years for flood protection programs and explores setting stronger adaptation objectives for resilience against climate change impacts. The government is delivering an annual statement on the State of Climate and Nature as part of its commitment to these issues.
Key Facts
- Met Office ‘State of UK Climate 2024’ shows hotter, wetter conditions with more extreme weather events.
- ‘Environmental Improvement Plan 2024-2025 Annual Progress Report’ highlights government steps for cleaner water and air, waste reduction, and nature restoration.
- Special Representative for Nature report showcases joint actions to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
- Government secured largest investment in clean power and record funding for nature restoration.
- Largest flooding programme in history with £7.9 billion over ten years to protect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs exploring stronger adaptation objectives for the fourth National Adaptation Programme due in 2028.
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