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  • Climate resilient infrastructure: Preparing for a changing climate: Synthesis of studies

    Summarising the findings from the four independent studies that the Government’s Infrastructure & Adaptation project commissioned.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Climate resilient infrastructure: Preparing for a changing climate

    This document provides a Government vision and policy on adapting infrastructure to climate change.

    • 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 resilient infrastructure: preparing for a changing climate

    How infrastructure owners in the energy, ICT, transport and water sectors can adapt for climate change, and what government support is available.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Roadmap to a resource efficient Europe

    This paper sets out United Kingdom’s views on the forthcoming Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra’s sustainable procurement policy statement

    This policy statement requires the whole of Defra to take responsibility for what it procures and for our suppliers to support us.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra’s ethical procurement policy statement

    This statement sets out Defra’s policy on ethical procurement.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Air pollution: action in a changing climate

    Summarising the main issues concerning air pollution and how to benefit from the interconnections between measures to address air pollution and climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Non-formal consultation on proposed changes to BSE testing of cattle slaughtered for human consumption

    Defra, the Food Standards Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government are consulting non-formally on (i) increasing the age threshold above which healthy cattle slaughtered for human consumption require testing for bovine spong…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safeguarding our soils: A strategy for England

    By 2030, all England’s soils will be managed sustainably and degradation threats tackled successfully.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Benefits of reporting greenhouse gas emissions

    This report will help inform the government's decision on whether to make regulations requiring business to report their GHG emissions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra’s evidence investment strategy 2010 to 2013 and beyond

    Defra’s “Evidence Investment Strategy 2010-13 and beyond” (EIS) sets out the direction, priorities and scope for Defra’s knowledge base.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Responsibility and cost sharing for animal health and welfare: Final report

    This report sets out our views on this key policy issue, one that affects all animal keepers in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Water affordability in response to the Walker Review of charging for household water and sewerage services

    Water is an essential of life and the UK Government is committed to fair and affordable water and sewerage services which incentivise environmentally responsible behaviour.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform of Domestic Fisheries Management Arrangements in England

    Seeking views on securing a more prosperous fishing industry with sustainable fish stocks and a health marine environment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Proposed regulations for appeals against works notices, exclusions or restrictions of access and dedication of land

    Consultation on proposed regulations for appeals against works notices, exclusions or restrictions of access and dedication of land.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sustainable clothing action plan

    This Action Plan is for stakeholders in the clothing roadmap and other parties interested in sustainable clothing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Making the most of packaging: a strategy for a low-carbon economy

    The aim of the Packaging Strategy is to minimise the environmental impact of packaging, without compromising its ability to protect the product.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The government’s response to Sir Michael Pitt’s review of the summer 2007 floods

    It sets out a clear action plan to deliver against the challenging agenda identified by Sir Michael.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Appraisal of flood and coastal erosion risk management: A Defra policy statement (June 2009)

    Defra has published its Policy Statement on Appraisal of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Moving inland waterways into a new charity in England and Wales

    This consultation seeks views on how, in future, the inland waterways in England & Wales that are currently managed on behalf of the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, will be run.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government