Natural Capital Committee: Brexit must not delay Defra's 25 year environment plan

Michael Holder
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Government advisory body says 25 Year Environment Plan should be legally binding and consistent with Climate Change Committee recommendations

Defra must rapidly progress work to draft a legally-binding 25 Year Environment Plan if there are to be demonstrable improvements in England's natural capital before 2020, an independent government advisory...

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