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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Food industry sustainability strategy (FISS)

    The food industry sustainability strategy (FISS) will help the food industry contribute to the UK’s sustainability goal.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The air quality strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Volume 2

    This air quality strategy sets out air quality objectives and policy options to further improve air quality in the UK.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Procuring the future

    The National Action Plan gives government a clear direction on how to make real progress toward better, more sustainable procurement.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate change: Taking action

    This document gives an overview of how government departments are delivering the Low Carbon Transition Plan.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra’s climate change plan 2010

    This document sets out the actions Defra is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its policy areas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The air quality strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Volume 1

    This air quality strategy sets out air quality objectives and policy options to further improve air quality in the UK.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sewage treatment in the UK (2002)

    A more recent version of this report has now been published.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Securing the future: delivering UK sustainable development strategy

    The UK Government launched its new strategy for sustainable development, Securing The Future on 7 March, 2005.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Annual review of Defra’s Contingency Plan for Exotic Notifiable Diseases of Animals

    This is a consultation on the Defra (England) Contingency Plan for Exotic Notifiable Diseases of Animals which is reviewed annually and is made under the Animal Health Act 1981 (as amended).

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Disposal of the assets of the Residuary Milk Marketing Board

    This non-formal written consultation sought views on how to dispose of the assets of the Residuary Milk Marketing Board (RMMB) which have been held by the Secretary of State since dissolution of the Milk Marketing Board (MMB…

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The plant protection products regulations 2011

    Summary This follow-up consultation invites views on two sets of draft Regulations which will underpin the implementation in the UK of legislation…

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The marine planning system for England

    A description of the marine planning system in England for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and other interested organisations and persons.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marine policy statement: statement in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee's recommendations

    This document contains the following information: Marine policy statement: statement in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee's recommendations.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Regime for special water and sewerage infrastructure projects in England

    This consultation seeks views on the proposals for new regulations that will require certain water and sewerage infrastructure projects to be put out to competitive tender by English water and sewerage companies (undertakers…

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The marine planning system: impact assessment

    Assesses the impact of the marine planning system compared with a situation where such a system is not introduced.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Infrastructure, engineering and climate change adaptation: ensuring services in an uncertain future

    Assessing the impact of climate change on current and future engineering infrastructure, and recommendations on how to adapt.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mainstreaming sustainable development: the government’s vision and what this means in practice

    The Coalition government's commitment to sustainable development.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wildlife of a badger control policy in England: evaluation of the potential consequences

    Policy proposals for controlling bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle include a range of options for badger management by culling and/or vaccination.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Post-legislative assessment of the Animal Welfare Act 2006

    This document contains the following information: Memorandum to Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee post-legislative assessment of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee's report on air quality

    This document contains the following information: Government response to the Environmental Audit Committee's report on air quality.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government