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We work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , supported by 1 public body .
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...
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Environment Agency data and information summarising the state of soil, air quality, water resources and water quality in England.
We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries. Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 34 agencies...
Guidance for policy officials in government to identify and assess the wider environmental impacts of their policy options.
This series brings together all documents relating to Environment key facts publication
This guide explains how impacts on local environment should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
Includes flooding, recycling, farming and wildlife
The MENE survey provides trend data for how people experience the natural environment in England.
This series brings together all documents relating to Natural Environment Statistics
We give statutory advice to ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). ACRE is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs...
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is the UK’s main agency for funding and managing research, training and knowledge exchange in atmospheric, Earth, biological, terrestrial and aquatic sciences. NERC works with the UK Research and Innovation .
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 .
More information about the CMA's work on environmental sustainability.
This series brings together all documents relating to Business and enterprise and the environment statistics
Results from surveys of land under environmental management.
Information and documents about the Environment Agency’s work on adapting to a changing climate.
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