Defra is implementing and monitoring delivery of environmental targets established under the Environment Act 2021, including air quality, water quality, and protected sites objectives. The department faces challenges in providing clear regulatory frameworks and performance metrics to multiple regulators (Natural England, Environment Agency) operating across overlapping responsibilities with inconsistent approaches.
In response to: Protected sites Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Statutory species targets Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Agriculture water quality Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Air quality Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Farm wildlife Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Habitat creation and restoration Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Residual waste reduction Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Tree canopy and woodland cover Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Water demand Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Overview: delivery plans for our Environment Act targets
These Regulations amend the Biodiversity Gain Site Register Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/45, “the 2024 Regulations”) which make provision for and in relation to a register of biodiversity gain sites (“the biodiversity gain site register”).
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the eleventh commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
These Regulations amend the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1332) (“the 2024 Regulations”).
In response to: Wastewater Environment Act target delivery plan
In response to: Water and abandoned metal mines Environment Act target delivery plan
Outlining the delivery plan for statutory and interim Environment Act targets relating to wastewater.
These Regulations amend the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3113) (“the principal Regulations”).
These Regulations amend the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3113) (“the principal Regulations”).
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the tenth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
These Regulations are the first to be made under powers which include the powers in Schedule 8 to the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). They establish, in England and Northern Ireland, a deposit scheme for container drinks which are supplied …
These Regulations set out descriptions of the household waste and the relevant waste which is recyclable household waste and recyclable relevant waste for the purposes of sections 45A, 45AZA and 45AZB of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43) (“the …
These Regulations set out descriptions of the household waste and the relevant waste which is recyclable household waste and recyclable relevant waste for the purposes of sections 45A, 45AZA and 45AZB of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43) (“the …
These Regulations are the ninth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Environment Act 2021 (c.30) (“the Act”).
These Regulations are the ninth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Environment Act 2021 (c.30) (“the Act”).
The Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) inserted section 90A and Schedule 7A into the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) (biodiversity gain in England). This sets out that, subject to exceptions, every planning permission (for the development of …
The Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) inserted section 90A and Schedule 7A into the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) (biodiversity gain in England). This sets out that, subject to exceptions, every planning permission (for the development of …
The Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) inserted section 90A and Schedule 7A into the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8) (biodiversity gain in England). They set out that (subject to exceptions) every planning permission for the development of …
These Regulations make provision for and in relation to a register of biodiversity gain sites (“the biodiversity gain site register”). “Biodiversity gain site” is defined in section 100(2) of the Environment Act 2021 (“the 2021 Act”).
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the eighth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act. These Regulations also make transitional provision in connection with the …
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the eighth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act. These Regulations also make transitional provision in connection with the …
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the seventh commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
These Regulations set long-term targets in respect of three matters within the priority area of biodiversity under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). These Regulations also set a target in relation to the abundance of species in …
The Environment Act 2021 (c. 30, “the Act”) requires responsible authorities in England to prepare and publish local nature recovery strategies. A responsible authority under the Act is such of the following authorities as is appointed by the Secretary of …
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the sixth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
Seeking views on new targets under the Environment Act 2021 to improve the natural environment.
These Regulations, which apply to England, set a long-term target under section 1(1) of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) in relation to the percentage of land in England which must be covered in woodland and trees outside woodland by …
These Regulations, which apply to England, set a long-term target in relation to the reduction of residual waste, which is within the priority area of resource efficiency and waste reduction under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c.30). The …
These Regulations set the long-term targets in respect of four matters within the priority area of water under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). The Regulations specify the target to be achieved in respect of each matter …
These Regulations set the long-term targets in respect of four matters within the priority area of water under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). The Regulations specify the target to be achieved in respect of each matter …
These Regulations set a long-term environmental target under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). The target set by regulation 3 is in respect of the condition of protected features in marine protected areas. These Regulations specify the …
These Regulations set a long-term environmental target under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). The target set by regulation 3 is in respect of the condition of protected features in marine protected areas. These Regulations specify the …
Under the Environment Act 2021, the UK government has committed to review its suite of statutory environmental targets at least every 5 years.
These Regulations designate National Highways as a relevant public authority for the purposes of Part 4 of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) (“the Act”), as amended by the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30).
These Regulations designate National Highways as a relevant public authority for the purposes of Part 4 of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) (“the Act”), as amended by the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30).
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the fifth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
These Rules amend the Local Land Charges Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/273) (“the 2018 Rules”) to give effect to Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021 (2021 c. 30) (“the EA 2021”) which introduced conservation covenants and, by section 120(1), provided …
These Rules amend the Local Land Charges Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/273) (“the 2018 Rules”) to give effect to Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021 (2021 c. 30) (“the EA 2021”) which introduced conservation covenants and, by section 120(1), provided …
An important aspect of the Environment Bill is the power to set long-term, legally-binding environmental targets. Setting targets will provide a strong mechanism to deliver long-term environmental outcomes. This will build upon progress towards achieving the long-term vision of the …
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (“the Act”).
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the fourth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the fourth commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
Seeking views on new targets under the Environment Act 2021 to improve the natural environment.
The evidence reports and impact assessments to accompany the consultation have been published. These can be found below (see ‘related’ section). If you have already responded to the consultation and want to provide an additional response, please use the same …
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the third commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.
In response to: Environment Bill 2020
Documents related to the 2020 Environment Bill. The Bill will bring into UK law environmental protections and recovery.
Seeking views on new targets under the Environment Act 2021 to improve the natural environment.
The evidence reports and impact assessments to accompany the consultation have been published. These can be found below (see ‘related’ section). If you have already responded to the consultation and want to provide an additional response, please use the same …
This Order is the first and only Commencement Order to be made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (“the Department”) under the Environment Act 2021 and brings into operation provisions relating to Northern Ireland devolved matters. Article …
These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the second commencement regulations made under the Act.
These Regulations are the first commencement regulations made under the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”).
Commons Reasons and Amendments 15:35:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: That this House do not insist on its disagreement with the Commons in their Amendments 31A and 31B on which the Commons have insisted for their …
A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection Originated in the Commons.
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and amendments. The Commons reasons and amendments were ordered to be printed. House adjourned at 12.17 am.
Consideration of Lords message Clause 24 Guidance on the OEP’s Enforcement Policy and Functions 19:08:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Rebecca Pow): I beg to move, That this House insists on its amendments 31A …
Commons Reasons and Amendments 15:49:00 Motion A Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A. 1A : Because the provision made …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with reasons and amendments. House adjourned at 8.02 pm.
Consideration of Lords amendments Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendments 28, 40 and 59. If the House agrees to any of these Lords …
Before Clause 1 Purpose and declaration of biodiversity and climate emergency 15:10:00 Debate resumed . Question again proposed, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1. Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton): Before I call the shadow Minister, let me …
Third Reading 16:06:00 The Minister of State, Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park) (Con): My Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen and …
Report (4th Day) 15:52:00 Relevant documents: 3rd and 5th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con): My Lords, before we begin proceedings, I remind noble Lords that the Bill …
Report (4th Day) (Continued) 20:47:00 Amendment 118 Moved by 118: After Clause 136, insert the following new Clause— “National Food Strategy (1) Within two months of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must review …
Report (3rd Day) 15:24:00 Relevant documents: 3rd and 5th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee Schedule 9: Charges for single use plastic items Amendment 40 Moved by 40: Schedule 9, page 188, line 39, …
Report (3rd Day) (Continued) 21:19:00 Clause 84: Water abstraction: no compensation for certain licence modifications Amendment 64 Moved by 64: Clause 84, page 83, line 34, leave out “No” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment seeks to remove the proposals for …
Report (2nd Day) 15:49:00 Relevant documents: 3rd and 5th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con): My Lords, before we begin proceedings today, I think we can all agree …
Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 21:03:00 Clause 51: Producer Responsibility for Disposal Costs Amendment 33 Moved by 33: Clause 51, page 31, line 6, at end insert “including fly-tipped items.” Member’s explanatory statement Farmers and landowners currently have to pay for …
Order of Consideration Motion 15:37:00 Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 22, Schedule 1, Clauses 23 to 48, Schedule 2, Clause …
Report (1st Day) 15:37:00 Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause— “Purpose and declaration of biodiversity and climate emergency …
Report (1st Day) (Continued) 20:47:00 Clause 3: Environmental targets: species abundance Amendment 5 Moved by 5: Clause 3, page 3, line 6, leave out “further” and insert “meet” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment would set a clear requirement for a …
Committee (8th Day) 13:46:00 Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Duncan of Springbank) (Con): I will call Members to speak in the order listed. During …
Committee (7th Day) 14:33:00 Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall) (Lab): I will call Members to speak in the order listed. During …
Committee (6th Day) Relevant document s : 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee and 4th Report from the Constitution Committee 13:30:00 The Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees (The Earl of Kinnoull) (CB): My Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the …
Committee (5th Day) 14:32:00 Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee Schedule 8: Deposit schemes Debate on Amendment 133 resumed. Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (GP) [V]: My Lords, it is a …
Committee (4th Day) 13:30:00 Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Henig) (Lab): I will call Members to speak in the order listed. During the debate …
Committee (3rd Day) 14:31:00 Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee, 4th Report from the Constitution Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Haskel) (Lab): My Lords, I will call Members to speak in the order listed. During …
Committee (2nd Day) 13:32:00 Relevant documents: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee and 4th Report from the Constitution Committee Clause 1: Environmental targets Amendment 13 Moved by 13: Clause 1, page 2, line 1, at end insert— “(e) a …
Committee (1st Day) Relevant document: 3rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 14:32:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord Haskel) (Lab): I will call Members to speak in the order listed. During the debate on each group I invite Members, …
Order of Consideration Motion 14:23:00 Moved by Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Environment Bill has been committed that they consider the Bill in the following …
Second Reading 14:30:00 Moved by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Minister of State, Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Lord Goldsmith of …
A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection Originated in the Commons.
First Reading A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection; about waste and resource efficiency; about air quality; for the …
[2nd Allocated Day] Further consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 21 Habitats Regulations: power to amend general duties ‘(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations …
A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection
[1st Allocated Day] [Relevant documents: Eighteenth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee, Session 2017 - 19, Scrutiny of the Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill, HC 1951; and Fourteenth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Session 2017 …
A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection
An important aspect of the Environment Bill is the power to set long-term, legally-binding environmental targets. Setting targets will provide a strong mechanism to deliver long-term environmental outcomes. This will build upon progress towards achieving the long-term vision of the …
A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection
[Relevant documents: Fourteenth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of Session 2017-19, Prelegislative scrutiny of the Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill, HC 1893. Eighteenth Report of the Environmental Audit Committee of Session 2017-19, Scrutiny of the …
Debate resumed. 15:18:00 Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) (Lab): It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Dr Spencer), who certainly has big shoes to fill. The way he talked about how his experiences in his …
A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection
A Bill to make provision about targets, plans and policies for improving the natural environment; for statements and reports about environmental protection; for the Office for Environmental Protection
[Relevant d ocuments: Fourteenth Report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Session 2017-19, Prelegislative scrutiny of the Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill, HC 1893, and the Government Response, HC 95; and Eighteenth Report of the Environmental Audit …