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This paper sets out the UK Government strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the Overseas Territories.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
An interim report of the flood insurance working groups.
26th Seaward Oil and Gas Licensing Round Appropriate Assessment
The role and functions of the Green Investment Bank (GIB).
Final Impact assessments providing the rationale for taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – and to reduce UK emissions by at least…
This document sets out the approach to conserving biodiversity within the UK for anyone with a policy interest in biodiversity conservation.
This document sets out principles to guide adaptation to climate change.
This discussion-document sets out our approach to sustaining the benefits we receive from the natural environment.
A stategic approach to flood risk management on the River Tame.
The final Impact assessments of the Government’s strategy and policy statement for the gas and electricity markets.
Defra consulted non-formally on a proposal to replace the current paper method of reporting pig movements in England with a pre notification electronic system.
Striking a balance: reducing burdens; increasing responsibility; earning recognition. Report on better regulation in farming and food.
Provides a summary of the results of the 2010 survey of the quality of United Kingdom bathing waters.
How the government's carbon reduction targets have progressed since 2008
The purpose of this non-formal consultation was to invite the views of stakeholders on an amending regulation which adds 'Polyhalite', a crude salt of potassium, to Schedule 1 of The Fertilisers Regulations 1991.
This consultation sought views on whether regulations should be introduced to make it mandatory for some UK companies to report on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or whether the Government should continue to encourage m…
The UK’s official contribution to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s “First Report on the State of the World’s Animal Genetic Resources”.
The plan identifies 38 Recommended Actions to help in the protection and sustainable use of our FAnGR,
Summarising the independent studies on climate change adaptation in major infrastructure.
An infrastructure network that is resilient to today’s natural hazards and prepared for the future changing climate.
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