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We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.
Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) January 2025 report on progress in improving England’s natural environment from April 2023 to March 2024.
Additional food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations.
November 2025 Catch Limit Review
We want your views on our proposed updates to guidance on the regulation of solid radioactive waste disposal facilities
The government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England.
How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.
We're seeking views on decommissioning offshore installations: the methodology for considering derogations under OSPAR Decision 98/3, and associated policy changes.
We are consulting on flood and coastal erosion funding rules and are calling for evidence on alternative sources of funding and devolution opportunities.
Seeking views on how the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) will function. We will use the responses to this consultation to finalise the design of the MRF.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2025. We also want views on the proposal for managing this year’s fee.
We want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England.
We want your views on a proposed update to the Environment Agency's enforcement and sanctions policy.
How the Environment Agency uses its enforcement and sanctioning powers to secure compliance with laws that protect the environment.
Consultation on a proposed plant varieties and seeds framework for precision bred plant varieties in England.
The Environment Agency's position on desalination for public water supply, including what it is and how it works, benefits and addressing concerns.
The Environment Agency's position on water recycling, including what water recycling is and how it works, current operations and future developments.
Government’s view on how the National Energy System Operator is envisaged to carry out strategic planning for hydrogen infrastructure.
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