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Delivering the Environment Act: taking action to protect and restore nature
16 March 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The minister is launching a consultation on legally binding targets under the Environment Act aimed at halting the decline of nature by 2030 and proposing new governance measures to address biodiversity loss.
Action Requested
The government is publishing a green paper to gather views for reforming the current system to better reflect scientific evidence and deliver nature recovery. They are also providing £100,000 to each affected catchment to support cross-authority work on nutrient pollution and exploring legislation to further reduce nutrients at source.
Key Facts
- Launching consultation on legally binding targets under Environment Act.
- Proposing world leading target to halt nature decline by 2030.
- Publishing green paper for gathering views on reforming governance system.
- Providing £100,000 to each affected catchment.
- Water companies collectively investing an additional £24.5m in reducing nutrient pollution.
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