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A report setting out how countries, communities and conservation partners are turning the global 30by30 commitment into real-world conservation outcomes.
Foreword Nature is the foundation of our security, prosperity, and…
Written records of annual fisheries consultations between the UK and the EU.
How fisheries management plans will be used to create a more vibrant, profitable, and sustainable fishing industry.
The UK government has responsibilities under international law and is…
We want to better understand seal disturbance in England, the effectiveness of existing protections, and the implications of potential additional regulation.
Closed call for comments on a draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, excluding polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins an…
Request for information to feed into draft risk profiles and draft risk management evaluations for 3 chemical substances proposed as POPs to the UN’s POP Review Committee.
A 10-year action plan setting out how government and the organic sector will work together to support the growth of organic farming and food production in England.
Closed. Call for comments on a revised draft indicative list for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids, perfluorooctanoic acid, and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, including their salts and related compounds.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
We are seeking views on draft legal provisions for the alternative transitional registration model (ATRm) for UK REACH.
Seeking views on proposed changes to marine licence fees, exemptions and self-service licences.
The Air Pollution Awareness Coalition (APAC) is a cross-sector coalition to improve public understanding of air pollution and support action to reduce harm.
Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.
Defra is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.
Seeking views on proposed new measures to enhance livestock health and welfare for cattle, sheep and pigs in England.
We’re inviting your views on a new draft Environmental Delivery Plan (EDP), designed to protect and enhance the Norfolk: Broads Special Area of Conservation (SAC) (Yare and Bure), Broadland Ramsar and River Wensum SAC while …
The government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection's review of Environment Agency inspections of waste operations and installations in England.
Defra’s second evaluation strategy sets out how we will improve the quality, consistency and use of evidence to support our decisions and outcomes.
Seeking views on proposed changes to the POPs Regulation, including drafted legislation to prohibit 5 new POPs.
The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.
Inviting views on the government’s proposed approach to implementing a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales.
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