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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
This environmental resource guide seeks to support the rollout of digital infrastructure in England, by providing greater awareness of climate adaptation, environmental improvements (biodiversity gains), and low carbon considerations. The guide is based on England jurisdiction, but has direct relevance...
Guidance for policy officials in government to identify and assess the wider environmental impacts of their policy options.
The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife, and supports sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , supported by 1 public body .
An explanation of the offshore SEA process, including documentation of the most recent assessment and related consultation.
More information about the CMA's work on environmental sustainability.
Explains requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
How to report environmental incidents, including pollution, damage to the natural environment, flooding, illegal fishing or a collapsed river bank.
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) helps to protect and improve the environment by holding government and other public authorities to account. OEP is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
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